Does environmental policy induce technological innovation?

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.

OECD Global Forum on Sustainable Development- "Financing and Pricing Water: the Roles of Government Policies, the Private Sector and Civil Society" OECD Conference Centre, Paris, 1-2 December 2008

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

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. 

Coûts de l'inaction face aux grands enjeux environnementaux (2008) - Vient de paraître

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.

Inventaire des Initiatives Internationales Liées à la Gestion Durable des Matières

15-oct.-2008

Cette étude présente un résumé des initiatives internationales pertinentes concernant la gestion durable des matières, couvrant les organisations mondiales et régionales, les associations commerciales et industrielles, les ONG environnementales et les organismes de recherche. Au total, 67 initiatives ont été identifiées au niveau international. Elles se concentrent sur la réduction des impacts sur l'environnement à travers le cycle de vie des matières ayant un rapport avec les politiques liées aux déchets et matières, tout en tenant compte de l'efficacité économique et de l’équité sociale.

Etude des Méthodologies Pertinentes à l'Approche OCDE sur la Gestion Durable des Matières

15-oct.-2008

Cette étude présente 10 méthodologies utilisées directement ou indirectement pour évaluer l'utilisation des matières en fonction de ses impacts potentiels sur l'environnement, des avantages pour la société et de la valeur pour l'économie. Elle vise à favoriser la compréhension des points forts et des limites de ces méthodologies pour encourager une gestion plus durable des matières, présentant chaque méthodologie en fonction de son type et de sa portée, des points dans la partie du cycle de vie que cette étude couvre et des liens possibles vers d'autres méthodologies.

Costs of Inaction on Key Environmental Challenges (2008) - Just Published

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.

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.

OECD Roundtable on Urban Strategy of Mayors and Ministers on “Competitive Cities and Climate Change”: Remarks by Angel Gurría

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.

The Conclusions and Recommendations of the OECD Environmental Performance Review

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 ...