collocation · academic
environmental policy
UK/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈpɒlɪsi/US/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈpɑːləsi/en·vi·ron·MEN·tal POL·i·cy
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
Common mistakes
environment policy→environmental policy
make environmental policy→implement environmental policy
Say it for a higher band
5environment policy→6environmental law→7+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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