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19-févr.-2008
This Programme of Work on Manufactured Nanomaterials 2006-2008 was agreed in September 2006 September by OECD’s Chemicals Committee. To implement this work the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN) was established. The Terms of Reference for the WPMN are found in Annex II.
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31-janv.-2008
This document describes the benefits that will accrue to regulatory authorities, companies (registrants) and the general public as a result of joint evaluations of dossiers in which two or more countries divide the work required to review a pesticide data submission. This is No. 41 in the Series on Pesticides [ENV/JM/MONO(2008)1]
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25-janv.-2008
Un nouveau rapport de l’OCDE sur le Danemark souligne les progrès réalisés, ces dix dernières années, pour relever les défis environnementaux, mais insiste sur le fait que le pays doit rendre son économie plus verte (transports, agriculture, etc.) et faire face à des défis liés à la santé, la biodiversité et la protection marine. Ce rapport fait 37 recommandations spécifiques. Il a été présenté lors d’une conférence de presse le 25 janvier 2008 par M. T.L. Poulsen, ministre de l’Environnement du Danemark; L. Lorentsen, Directeur de l’Environnement, OCDE; et C. Avérous, Chef de division, OCDE.
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12-déc.-2007
Le changement climatique est déjà une réalité. Les observations scientifiques montrent que les émissions passées de gaz à effet de serre (GES) ont déjà une incidence sur le climat mondial. Si les évolutions actuelles se poursuivent et si les politiques menées présentement sont maintenues, il faut s’attendre à un réchauffement rapide de la planète. Des actions s’imposent dès aujourd’hui pour réduire les émissions mondiales de GES dans les décennies à venir.
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Ranking Port Cities with High Exposure and Vulnerability to Climate Extremes
04-déc.-2007
The impact of climate change and urban development could more than triple the number of people around the world exposed to coastal flooding by 2070, according to a new report by the OECD, co-authored by experts from academia and the private sector.
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Testing a Representative Set of Nanomaterials – The Launch of a Sponsorship Programme
04-déc.-2007
OECD’s Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials, has launched a “sponsorship programme” in which countries will share the testing of specific nanomaterials (MNs). Much valuable information on the safety of MNs can be derived by testing a representative set for human health and environmental safety. In launching this “sponsorship programme” the Working Party agreed a priority list of MNs for testing (based on materials which are in or close to commerce) as well as a list of endpoints for which they should be tested. The OECD will be making regular updates on this programme.
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13-nov.-2007
The Environment, Health and Safety News is a newsletter issued approximately every eight months. Its purpose is to provide an update on the main events and activities of the OECD Environment, Health and Safety Programme. Information on new publications arising from the Programme as well as dates and venues of upcoming events and meetings are given.
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Consommation énergétique durable et changement climatique
31-oct.-2007
Dans ce discours, M. Gurría rappelle que le changement climatique est une réalité et qu'il constitue l'un des plus grands défis auquel est confrontée l'humanité. Il préconise une action immédiate et collective en soulignant que les politiques à mettre en place sont connues et peu coûteuses comparé au prix de l'inaction.
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25-oct.-2007
A new OECD-led report “Policies for a Better Environment: Progress in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia” examines the recent environmental performance of 12 eastern European and central Asian countries and finds that while the region’s economy is growing at 7% per year, environmental policy reforms are not keeping pace. While countries in the region have legal and policy frameworks, they do not implement or enforce regulations and spend too little on environmental investments.
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27-sept.-2007
What is the rationale for public environmental expenditure? How can improved management practices contribute to lowering the costs of achieving environmental benefits? A set of practical tools have been developed to support government efforts in implementing good international practices for managing public environmental expenditure programmes.
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