Publications & Documents

Applying the OECD Principles on Water Governance to Floods - A Checklist for Action

Fossil fuel support is rising again in a threat to climate change efforts

Fossil-fuel subsidies are environmentally harmful, costly, and distortive. After a 3 years downward trend between 2013 and 2016, government support for fossil fuel production and use has risen again, in a threat to efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, and the transition to cleaner and cheaper energy.

Climate Change Expert Group (CCXG)

The CCXG is a group of government delegates and experts from OECD and other industrialised countries. Its aim is to promote dialogue on and enhance understanding of technical issues in the international climate change negotiations.

Blogs and articles related to environment

Read what OECD bloggers have to say about topics as varied as air pollution, biodiversity, climate, environmental policies, green finance, green growth, investment, waste and water. Join the discussion on our latest blog: Never let a good water crisis go to waste.

OECD work in support of a sustainable ocean

To support government efforts to transition to a more sustainable ocean economy, the OECD is mobilising expertise across multiple policy fronts, covering environmental, economic, financial and social dimensions.

OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Latvia 2019 (Abridged version)

This is the first Environmental Performance Review of Latvia. Latvia joined the OECD in 2016. This page presents the abridged version of the report launched by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría on 29 May 2019 in Riga.

Latvian economy is thriving, but boosting productivity, improving social protection and transitioning to a low-carbon productive model are vital for sustainable and inclusive growth

The Latvian economy is thriving, with strong job growth driving convergence with more advanced economies. Efforts should now focus on reducing inequality, responding to the challenges posed by population ageing and making growth stronger, inclusive and greener, according to two new OECD reports.

Economic Survey and Environmental Performance Review of Latvia

It is my pleasure to be back in Riga to present to you the 2019 Economic Survey and the first OECD Environment Performance Review (EPR) of Latvia. Together, these two reports chart a path towards a more dynamic, inclusive and environmentally sustainable future in Latvia.

Figure 1. Latvia is an OECD leader in the use of renewables

Figure 1. Latvia is an OECD leader in the use of renewables

Highlights: EPR Latvia 2019 (Latvian)

Highlights: EPR Latvia 2019 (Latvian)