Environmental policy is fundamental to the development agenda and highly integrated with all other operational policies, particularly over the long term.
From the energy we consume and the clothing we wear, to the food we eat, and the air we breathe, our basic needs are met through our interactions with the natural world.
In addition to the basic needs, environmental policy influences the possibilities in all other development domains. Changes to our climate and environment, unsustainable land and natural resource use, pollution, and other environmental factors threaten our continued reliance on the stability or neutrality of these critical ecosystem services in development planning.
The criticality and increasing importance of environmental concerns require policymakers and other stakeholders to embrace the unknown in their short-term planning or reckon with risk while accelerating efforts to mitigate or adapt to deleterious effects on long-term planning and program effectiveness. Attention to the utilization of policy instruments enables governments and private entities to balance the use and protection of natural resources with sustainable human development. Crafting sound environmental policies is crucial to this effort and is an essential complement to a comprehensive development program.
At DAAS, we provide a broad range of consulting and project management solutions that address complex environmental policy issues and enhance the social and economic value in sustained support for quality livelihoods and empowered communities. Our service offerings include:
We specialize in energy, transportation, environmental justice, and sustainable systems development. Our uniquely-tailored, scalable, and data-driven solutions will not only turn our clients’ ambitious goals into reality but will empower them for success in a rapidly changing world. Our approach considers the system implications and impact of environmental policies on a comprehensive development agenda.
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