Belgium – 2nd – Envrionment

NB: This breakdown is based on the simplified English version of the 2nd NAP    

15. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

ActionActors involvedAnticipated period
60. No serious detraction from environmental objectivesFederal governmentOngoing
61. Approval of the Act on the protection of humans and the environment when prospecting, exploring and operating sea and ocean floor resources and their substrata beyond the borders of national jurisdictionFederal government (FPS Public Health, Safety of the Food Chain and Environment, Directorate-General for the Environment (DGEM), Marine Environment service, BMM and AD Energie))  2023
62. Ratification of the new treaty for the protection and sustainable development of biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)Federal government (FPS Public Service Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment and FPS Foreign Affairs)  Prior to late 2024
63. Brussels Air-Climate and Energy PlanBrussels-Capital Region (Brussels Environment, Brussels Housing, Brussels Economy and Employment, urban.brussels, perspective.brussels and Brussels Mobility)2030