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environmental policy

UK/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈpɒlɪsi/US/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈpɑːləsi/en·vi·ron·MEN·tal POL·i·cy

Band 4-5speakingtask2

the set of plans and actions by a government or organisation to protect the environment

Examples

The government's environmental policy focuses on reducing industrial pollution.

Universities sometimes advise local councils on environmental policy.

Strong environmental policy can encourage investment in clean energy.

Band 8 sentence

A coherent environmental policy that balances economic growth and conservation is essential if countries are to meet their climate targets.

Collocations

  • implement environmental policies
  • national environmental policy
  • review environmental policy

Word family

policy nounpolicies noun (plural)policymaker nounimplement (policies) verb

Common mistakes

environment policyenvironmental policy

make environmental policyimplement environmental policy

Say it for a higher band

5environment policy6environmental law7+environmental policy

Synonyms

environmental strategy

green policy

Easily confused

environmental law

The new environmental law sets penalties for illegal waste dumping.

environmental strategy

The city published an environmental strategy for the next decade.

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