The Omgevingswet 2024 (Environmental Act 2024) overhauls the previous Environmental Act of 2015 of The Netherlands, and integrates provisions on cultural heritage. This act is a major overhaul of the environmental legislation in the Netherlands, aiming to simplify and integrate various regulations related to spatial planning, construction, environment, and water management. It emphasizes sustainability, efficiency, and citizen participation in decision-making processes regarding land use and environmental issues. The Environment Act streamlines procedures for obtaining permits, introduces new instruments for spatial planning and environmental management, and promotes a holistic approach to managing the built and natural environment. It represents a significant shift towards a more integrated and transparent regulatory framework for environmental and spatial governance in the Netherlands. The act transposes the UNESCO Conventions of 1972 on both natural and cultural heritage into Dutch law. The act pertains to Pillar 2 (Cultural heritage for a sustainable Europe: smart solutions for a cohesive and sustainable future).
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