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28-Nov-2008
Understanding the role that technological change can play in achieving environmental objectives is important since innovations can allow for improved environmental quality at lower cost. However, the relationship between environmental policy and technological innovation remains an area in which evidence remains limited. A new OECD summarises results of three case studies undertaken: abatement technologies for wastewater effluent from pulp production; abatement of motor vehicle emissions; and development of renewable energy technologies.
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28-Nov-2008
The conference will discuss the key policy conclusions and recommendations emerging from the two-year OECD Horizontal Water Programme. This report will be finalised in light of the discussion at this meeting and launched at the 5th World Water Forum, which will be held in Istanbul, 16-22 March 2009. For additional information regarding the Forum, please visit www.oecd.org/water/forum2008
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Workshop on the safety testing of manufactured nanomaterials, Korea
04-Nov-2008
This workshop is being held to move forward the "Sponsorship Programme" which was launched in 2007. This programme involves the safety testing of 14 nanomaterials for a set of endpoints related to human health and environmental safety. Amongst other things, the Workshop will assist those who will be organising the testing (OECD member countries together with the European Commission, China and Industry) to develop and co-ordinate their testing plans. This workshop is hosted by the Ministry of Environment in Korea and will take place on November 19-21 in Busan, Korea.
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23-Oct-2008
L'insuffisance des politiques de l'environnement peut représenter un frein important sur la productivité économique et la croissance.
Aujourd'hui, les pays se heurtent à de nombreux défis environnementaux, tels que le changement climatique, la pollution de l'air et de l'eau, la gestion des ressources naturelles, les catastrophes naturelles et des accidents industriels.
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30-Sep-2008
This study provides a summary of international initiatives that are relevant for Sustainable Materials Management, covering global and regional organisations, as well as business and industry associations, environmental NGOs and research organisations. A total of 67 initiatives have been identified at the international level that focus on reducing environmental impacts throughout the life-cycle of materials and bearing a relationship with waste and material policies, while taking into account economic efficiency and social equity.
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30-Sep-2008
This study provides an overview of ten methodologies used, directly or indirectly, to assess material use in terms of its potential impacts on the environment, benefits to society and value for the economy. The study aims to promote understanding of the strengths and limitations of these methodologies in promoting more sustainable management of materials. It presents an overview of each methodology according to its type and scope, points in the part of the life-cycle it covers and potential links to other methodologies in this study.
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15-Oct-2008
Inadequate environmental policies can be a significant brake on economic productivity and growth. Countries today face numerous environmental challenges, such as climate change, air and water pollution, natural resource management, natural disasters and industrial accidents.
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Mayors, Ministers call for Joint Action on Climate Change at OECD Conference
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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