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The OECD provides governments with the analytical basis to develop environmental policies that are effective and economically efficient, including through performance reviews, data collection, policy analysis, and projections. Links to specific sectors and to development are examined.
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02-Dec-2008
In his introductory remarks to the Global Forum on Sustainable Development: Financing and Pricing Water, M. Gurría declared that good water management is so fundamental to human and economic development, and to the maintenance of ecosystems, that we cannot afford to fail.
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27-Nov-2008
Climate change is a fact of life. We need to act urgently if we are to avoid an irreversible build-up of greenhouse gases and global warming at a potentially huge cost to the economy and society worldwide. The economics of climate change lie at the epicentre of any viable solution. This publication summarises recent OECD analyses, including on the role of technological innovation and the impacts of policies to address carbon leakage. It provides arguments to help policy-makers explain why postponing decisions, using the current economic circumstances as an excuse, is a short-sighted policy.
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04-Nov-2008
There is fear that the current economic crisis might overshadow environmental concerns. A new OECD publication, Cost of Inaction on Key Environmental Challenges, shows that not responding adequately to these challenges can be expensive.
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14-Oct-2008
A major international conference on "Competitive Cities and Climate Change″ organised by OECD concluded today in Milan. It underlined the central and critical role to be played by cities in successfully addressing the major global challenge of climate change.
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13-Oct-2008
Given that the majority of the world’s population lives in cities accounting for 60 to 80 percent of emissions, cities are key actors in our efforts to achieve long-term sustainable solutions to the global climate change challenge, according to Mr. Gurría.
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02-Oct-2008
In the lead-up to joining the European Union, Hungary made significant progress in reducing air and water pollution and protecting its nature and biodiversity, according to Mr. Gurría. However, he recommended ...
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