Launch of the Environment Performance Review of Turkey

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16-Dec-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks for the launch of this report, Mr Gurría praised the remarkable environmental progress made by Turkey since 1999 but he also pointed out that Turkey still needs to address a number of environmental challenges due to unsustainable production and consumption patterns.

Why should Finance Ministers worry about climate change?

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08-Dec-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

While political will is necessary to tackle climate change, financial measures are needed to keep down the cost of action. According to Angel Gurría, "Ministers of Finance share a common responsibility to help shape cost-effective policies to respond to climate change."

OECD Participation in UN Climate Change Conference in Poland, "COP14 Poznan"

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05-Dec-2008

The OECD was present in several ways at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 14) that took place from 1st to 12th December in Poznan, and other associated events in Poland.

Financing and pricing water: The roles of government policies, the private sector and civil society

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01-Dec-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his introductory remarks to the Global Forum on Sustainable Development: Financing and Pricing Water, M. Gurría declared that good water management is so fundamental to human and economic development, and to the maintenance of ecosystems, that we cannot afford to fail. 

Statement by OECD Secretary General delivered at the Annual Meeting of Sustainable Development Experts (AMSDE)

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20-Oct-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks delivered at the Annual Meeting of Sustainable Development Experts, M. Gurría stressed that reducing poverty depends on both the economic and business environment as well as on the natural environment.

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

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10-Oct-2008

Angel Gurría, Secretary-General, OECD

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

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02-Oct-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

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 ...

Energy, Environment, Climate Change: Unlocking the Potential for Innovation

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16-Sep-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

According to A. Gurría, climate change is a global challenge demanding a global solution. The will to implement the policies that will bring us to a low-carbon future is gaining momentum. Now is the time to reach a climate agreement. Doing so will require the commitment of all stakeholders.

Water for All: A Matter of Good Governance - The OECD Perspective

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01-Sep-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks at the 13th World Water Congress, Mr. Gurría underlined that managing and securing access to water and sanitation for all is one of the world’s biggest challenges and needs a global response.

OECD – ILO High-Level Roundtable on Employment and Industrial Relations: Promoting Responsible Business Conduct in a Globalising Economy

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23-Jun-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks, Mr. Gurria stated that the business sector needed to practice corporate social responsibility, if globalization were to result in social progress. Business wants governments to provide ...