Politics · Netherlands · 8 hrs ago
Dutch climate groups seek new fund as billions lack political support
Climate and energy groups in the Netherlands say the Jetten government’s climate plans and funding fall short of their expectations.
They had expected more from a government led by a D66 prime minister and climate minister.
The groups are calling for a new climate fund to pay for additional measures.
But there is currently too little political support to set aside billions of euros for it.
The Netherlands aims to cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990 levels.
Climate Minister Van Veldhoven has promised to present further plans in the spring budget update.
Climate and energy groups are waiting to see what those plans will include.
Dutch climate and energy organisations are disappointed with the Jetten government’s climate plans and their funding.
They are calling for a new climate fund, but there is little political support for setting aside billions.
Minister Van Veldhoven has promised additional plans in the spring budget.
The government’s stated goal is to cut the Netherlands’ carbon dioxide emissions by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990.
- Who
- Dutch climate and energy organisations are calling for a new climate fund.
- What
- They are seeking new funding for climate plans.
- When
- The organisations voiced their disappointment in October 2026. The minister’s additional plans are expected with the spring budget.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- The groups are dissatisfied with the government’s climate plans and their funding.
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FD reported that climate and energy organisations were disappointed with the government’s plans and that political support for a new fund was lacking.
Minister Van Veldhoven has promised to present additional plans.
- Emissions target
- 90% lower CO₂ emissions by 2040 compared with 1990
- Proposed funding
- A new climate fund worth billions
- Political support
- Too little support to free up billions for new climate plans
- Minister
- Van Veldhoven promised additional plans for the spring budget
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