Methodological Note For Case Studies On Eco-Innovation And Public Private Partnerships

The note was commissioned in the context of the preparation of the OECD Global Forum on Environment focused on eco-innovation, 4-5 November, 2009, Paris.

OECD’s Gurría welcomes UK government climate change map

Widespread drought, falling agricultural production and rising sea levels are just some of the devastating effects of climate change graphically illustrated in a new map produced by UK government’s Meteorological Office.

Towards green growth: how can the Environment Policy Committee contribute?

As we begin to see signs of economic recovery, policy debates are focusing on what kind of a post-crisis global economy we want. And the answer is “green”, according to the OECD Secretary-General.

Annual Meeting of the Task Force for the Implementation of the Environmental Action Plan (EAP), Paris

This meeting was held on 15-16 October 2009 in Paris. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the progress in the implementation of the EAP Task Force's Programme of Work.

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Beyond the crisis: what is the jobs potential of shifting towards a low-carbon economy?

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