A call for zero emissions from the World Economic Forum in Davos

OECD Secretary-General, Mr. Angel Gurría, gives his views in this blog from the World Economic Forum in Davos on the huge risk that carbon dioxide emissions pose to the economy and the environment.

Resumen Foro Mundial

Uso de los Sistemas Nacionales para la Gestión de las Finanzas para el Clima Facilitado por la Asociación Mundial

Résumé Forum mondial

Utiliser les systèmes nationaux pour la gestion du financement climatique

Summary Global Forum on the Use of Country Systems to Manage Climate Finance

Summary Global Forum on the Use of Country Systems to Manage Climate Finance, Incheon, South Korea

Partnership for Climate Finance and Development

Background information on the Partnership on Climate Finance and Development, including details on the national, regional and global networks and activities.

The Swedish Tax on Nitrogen Oxide Emissions: Lessons in Environmental Policy Reform - Environment Policy Paper No. 2

This case study describes the approach taken to reduce NOx emissions from combustion plants, the challenges encountered and the social, environmental and economic impacts. It concludes by discussing the wider lessons that are raised for other governments seeking to develop similar policy responses.

Environment at a Glance 2013: OECD Indicators

This book offers a comprehensive snapshot of key environmental trends in OECD member countries since the early 1990s. Environment at a Glance 2013 contains comparative data and charts on everything from car ownership to fish captures that should be a useful reference tool as governments try to steer their economies in an environmentally sustainable direction, and to realise the associated economic opportunities.

Resource efficiency

Improving resource efficiency is among the top priorities in today’s world, as governments, businesses and civil society are increasingly concerned about natural resource use, environmental impacts, material prices and supply security.

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OECD biotechnology newsletter updates

OECD major events and activities relating to biotechnologies: latest developments are updated biannually in this Newsletter.

Understanding climate change finance flows and effectiveness – mapping of recent initiatives

This paper is aimed primarily at government officials who are involved in decision making over how to utilise climate finance in support of relevant national actions. It provides an overview of the large number of initiatives that have been implemented to assist developing countries manage their response to climate change, both through information provision and policy-relevant analysis.