on Donors must do more to align development finance with climate goals By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT Donor countries must do more to bring development finance in line with climate goals, raising the share used for climate action and reducing to zero the amount that supports new fossil fuel activities, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
on Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Madrid on 2nd December 2019 to attend opening of the COP25 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 08:26:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Madrid on 2nd December 2019 to attend the official opening of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25). Full Article
on OECD at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:55:00 GMT The OECD will be actively contributing to this important event through a series of side events, publications, and by taking part in a number of workshops, seminars and other events throughout the conference. Find out about the full details of OECD schedule of events. Full Article
on Statement by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría on the outcome of COP 25 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:30:00 GMT I am very disappointed that COP25 in Madrid did not achieve the decisive, collective and ambitious outcomes that the climate emergency demands from world leaders. Full Article
on An assessment of the social costs and benefits of vehicle tax reform in Ireland - Environment Working Paper By doi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:33:00 GMT This paper presents the results of an ex post evaluation of the impacts of a vehicle tax reform in Ireland, by carrying out a full social cost benefit analysis of a vehicle tax reform and shows that whilst successful in improving the fuel economy of new passenger cars, it may have caused unintended effects (increased proliferation of diesel vehicles in the passenger car fleet). Full Article
on Blog: What is the environmental footprint of Christmas? by Anthony Cox, Deputy Director, OECD Environment Directorate By oecd-environment-focus.blog Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 09:54:00 GMT Type “Christmas and environment” into Google and you will get page after page of tips on how to have a sustainable festive and holiday season. Topics from the Christmas tree to sustainable gift-giving to eco-friendly Christmas food to holiday cards to gift wrapping, there is no shortage of news articles, websites and blogs providing useful advice on how to reduce the environmental footprint of the holiday period. Full Article
on Greening regional trade agreements: Subsidies related to energy and environmental goods - Environment Working Paper By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:32:00 GMT This report investigates in what ways Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) could incorporate environmental objectives in chapters and articles related to subsidies for energy and environmental goods. It highlights the current state of play in incorporating provisions related to environmentally related subsidies in RTAs. Full Article
on Conference on Adapting to a changing climate in the management of wildfires By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:41:00 GMT Organised in collaboration with PLACARD, the European research platform on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction, this conference will bring together climate change adaptation and wildfire experts from governments and public agencies to discuss recent insights into wildfire risks as well as the extent to which policies have been able to address emerging challenges. Full Article
on Bhutan Tours - Some Alluring Tourist Attractions By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Bhutan is a beautiful country in southern region of Asian continent at the eastern end of majestic Himalayas. The country is gifted with abundant beauty of nature. It is known for their scenic natural beauty and tranquility around the... Full Article
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on Green Growth for an Inclusive World Economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT "The success of green growth will depend on whether it is a shared global agenda. Many developing countries are not yet fully equipped to introduce new ‘greener’ policies and tap into the benefits of a green future", declared Mr Gurría at the Global Green Growth Summit. Full Article
on Green growth in action: Mexico By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mexico has taken action on a number of fronts to implement green growth policies, including integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation plans into their National Development Plan, and implementing energy price schemes that reflect the opportunity costs of consumption. Mexico is also developing its green growth indicators, using the OECD set of green growth indicators proposed in “Towards Green Growth: Monitoring Progress Full Article
on Mekorot, the National Water Company of Israel By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Today, management of water resources is one of the major challenges confronting Israel. Accelerated population growth - along with economic growth - has placed additional pressure on Israel's limited water resources but the country is at the forefront of green innovations for water management.&l Full Article
on Workshop: Indicators of local transition to low-carbon economy (Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz, Germany) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau in partnership with the OECD Local Economic and Employment Development Programme (LEED) are working on defining and collecting measurable indicators at the regional/ local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
on Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy: Towards Strong, Clean and Inclusive Growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:40:00 GMT Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy: Towards Strong, Clean and Inclusive Growth Full Article
on Green transformation of small businesses: Achieving and going beyond environmental requirements - Environment Working Paper No. 47 By dx.doi.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:56:00 GMT This report aims to help environmental and other competent authorities in OECD countries to promote green business practices among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It analyses different ways to establish environmental regulatory requirements for facilities with low environmental risk (most of which are SMEs). Full Article
on Development Co-operation Report 2012 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Noted actors in development share their views on what progress has been made from the past 50 years, the remaining challenges and the way toward a more efficient future in development. Full Article
on Launch of the 2012 Development Co-operation Report “Lessons in linking sustainability and development” By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:57:00 GMT Secretary-General Angel Gurría launched the 2012 Development Co-operation Report “Lessons in linking sustainability and development” at the 48th High Level Meeting of the Development Assistance Committee in London. Full Article
on Green Innovation in Tourism By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:36:00 GMT This working paper on Green Innovation in Tourism Services seeks to analyse the role of green innovation in the transition of tourism enterprises (hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, tour operators) to a green economy; how green innovation in tourism is supported in OECD countries (e.g. specific structures, mechanisms and good practices); and what can be done to accelerate the diffusion of green innovation in the sector. Full Article
on Conference: Innovation in skills development for SMEs competitiveness (Ankara, Turkey) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The conference discussed the results of the project as well as policy recommendations on training and skills development for the creation of an innovative and competitive SME sector in OECD countries. Full Article
on Green Growth in Africa Workshop January 15-18 2013: Concepts, Tools and Strategies for Building Greener Economies and a Sustainable Future By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:47:00 GMT Information on and background documents for the Green Growth African Regional Workshops, 15-18 January 2013. The workshops presented conceptual issues and policy tool kits on implementing green growth policy measures and strategic environmental assessments. Full Article
on OECD calls for better alignment of energy policy, public finances and environmental goals By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMT Two new OECD reports provide wide-ranging evidence of how reforming subsidies and tax breaks for fossil fuels can help countries boost finances and meet green objectives. Full Article
on Korea’s National Green Growth Committee Meeting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:43:00 GMT Putting “Green” at the core of a country’s “Growth” strategy is intelligent public policy at its best! Korea understands that there is no trade-off between green and growth. Much to the contrary: there are strong synergies that can be exploited between pro-growth and pro-green policies. Full Article
on Blog post: Fossil fuel subsidies - billions up in smoke? By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:17:00 GMT A new OECD report presents around 550 measures that support fossil-fuel production or use in the OECD’s 34 member countries and also highlights the successes and challenges in bringing about reform, says this OECD Insights blog post. Full Article
on A clean energy economy - Lessons from Iceland By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:51:00 GMT In his speech to OECD Ambassadors, the President of Iceland discussed how Iceland could offer lessons on the nature of a clean energy economy; and presented some insights from Iceland's recent challenges in dealing with the financial crisis. Full Article
on Climate change won't wait By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:02:00 GMT The European Union may be facing some difficult economic challenges, but that's no excuse for not acting now to create an economy based on resource efficiency and low-carbon development. The benefits are potentially enormous, including lower greenhouse gas emissions, more efficient use of energy and resources and rising growth and innovation. Full Article
on Green Growth Knowledge Platform 2013 annual conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMT The GGKP’s second annual conference will be held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris on 4-5 April 2013. The discussion will be framed around two headline themes: Greening global value chains and Measurement and reporting for green growth. Full Article
on Cross-Border Trade in Electricity and the Development of Renewables-Based Electric Power: Lessons from Europe By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT To benefit fully from cross-border trade in electricity, interconnected countries need to establish a non-discriminatory trading regime based on co-operation and co-ordination, says this study of trade in renewables-based electric power in Europe. Full Article
on Time for an energy [r]evolution By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2013 11:13:00 GMT We can’t use terms like “inclusive” and “green” as window dressing for the pursuit of economic growth as an end in itself. A real and profound change in how we think about growth is needed–one that doesn’t let special interests get in the way of creating a just, fair and sustainable economy with clean energy for all. Full Article
on Cities and Green Growth – Urban Evolution By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre 23 – 24 May Full Article
on Economic Survey of Mexico 2013 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 14:38:00 GMT As Mexico seeks to boost economic growth, pressures on its natural resources and environmental outcomes may intensify, jeopardizing the sustainability of that growth and the well-being of the population. Full Article
on Ports: How to Get More Value for Money? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:00 GMT Ports are the nervous system of global trade. Over 80% of world cargo (by volume) is transported by sea. Our efforts to raise the efficiency, competitiveness and sustainability of ports can help boost trade, growth and jobs. It can also help us to promote green growth and development in the poorest regions, said OECD Secretary-General. Full Article
on Cities: green policies can contribute to growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Cities can generate growth and jobs while becoming greener – this is the message of the OECD’s new Green Growth in Cities report. Drawing on case studies of Paris, Chicago, Kitakyushu and Stockholm, the report identifies green policies that can respond to urban growth priorities and suggests how to implement and finance them. Full Article
on Report: Green growth in the Benelux - Indicators of local transition to a low-carbon economy in cross-border regions (Benelux) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT This paper discusses the results of the 2011-2012 OECD LEED study of measuring green growth in the Benelux countries (Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg). The study paid particular attention to the challenges of measuring the transition to a low-carbon economy in cross-border areas as they have additional levels of complexity when it comes to measuring and monitoring their low-carbon transition. Full Article
on OECD Forum 2013 issue on fostering sustainability By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT This year's forum focuses on three key themes: Promoting inclusive growth, Rebuilding trust and Fostering sustainability. The Forum brings together ministers, business, labour, civil society and academia to share policies and ideas. It feeds into the Ministerial Meeting, where government leaders and ministers discuss issues on the global agenda. Full Article
on World Environment Day: Putting green growth at the heard of development By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:44:00 GMT Over the past 20 years, the global development landscape has changed dramatically. At the same time, we face unprecedented global challenges and growing instability, with looming financial and economic crises, and growing unemployment, food insecurity, political instability and environmental threats. Full Article
on New OECD report offers tips on how households can green their behaviour By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:07:00 GMT People care for the environment, and a large majority state that they are willing to make compromises to green their lifestyle according to a new OECD survey of 12,000 households. However, the economic crisis has taken its toll, and the survey shows that the environment is slipping down on the list of people’s priorities. Full Article
on Blog: Climate Change and Health Beyond 2015 - The Sustainable Development Agenda By theblogprogress.blogspot.fr Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:10:00 GMT Health is both a precondition for, and an outcome of, sustainable development. Climate change affects health through a myriad of exposure pathways, each presenting simultaneously both challenges and opportunities for sustainable health and development. Full Article
on Lithuania adheres to OECD Declaration on Green Growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:06:00 GMT Following the delivery of the Strategy in May 2011, green growth will be mainstreamed in OECD analytical work to enrich guidance on a number of country, sector and issue-specific areas. This will involve integrating green growth considerations in Economic Surveys, Environmental Performance Reviews and Innovation Reviews. Full Article
on How can governments help people reduce their environmental footprint? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT Governments around the world are encouraging people to factor the environment into their everyday lives and purchases. Is it leading to more sustainable consumption? Are households ‘going green’? Full Article
on G20 Development Working Group Workshop on Inclusive Green Growth, July 2013 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sun, 07 Jul 2013 16:07:00 GMT This workshop expanded the G20 Development Working Group’s (DWG) dialogue with representatives from developing countries on the lessons learned from their own experiences in designing and implementing inclusive green growth strategies. Full Article
on OECD participation in the 2013 World Water Week By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 12:24:00 GMT The OECD participated in this annual event held in Stockholm (1-5 September 2013) where two major reports "Water Security for Better Lives" and "Water and Climate Change Adaptation: Policies to Navigate Uncharted Waters" were launched by the OECD's Secretary-General, Angel Gurría. Full Article
on Marine Biotechnology: Enabling Solutions for Ocean Productivity and Sustainability By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:43:00 GMT This book discusses scientific and technological tools at the centre of a renewed interest in marine biotechnology that is contributing to a new bioeconomy sector in many countries and offering potential new solutions to global challenges. Full Article
on Countries should make carbon pricing the cornerstone of climate policy, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:31:00 GMT Credible and consistent carbon pricing must be the cornerstone of government actions to tackle climate change, according to a new OECD report. Full Article