Launch of the 2012 Development Co-operation Report “Lessons in linking sustainability and development”

Secretary-General Angel Gurría launched the 2012 Development Co-operation Report “Lessons in linking sustainability and development” at the 48th High Level Meeting of the Development Assistance Committee in London.

Gestion durable des matières : pour une meilleure utilisation des ressources

Chaque année, 62 milliards de tonnes de ressources – minéraux, bois, métaux, combustibles fossiles et biomasse, matériaux de construction – sont extraites dans le monde, soit en moyenne près de 10 tonnes pour chaque habitant de la planète.

Green growth and sustainable development forum 2012

The first green growth and sustainable development forum. This event will be held on 23 November 2012 at the OECD headquarters in Paris, with a focus on “Encouraging the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources: policy instruments and social acceptability”.

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OECD/BIAC Workshop: Green Growth in the Agro-Food Chain: What Role for the Private Sector?

What is the role of the private sector in greening the agro-food chain? This OECD/BIAC workshop will examine such issues as the role of new technologies in increasing productivity and reducing waste, as well as developing private-public partnerships.

Business, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Policy priorities for engaging business to improve the health of ecosystems and conserve biodiversity

For many businesses, declining ecosystem services can pose real risks to their continued profitability. This has motivated some to adopt innovative internal biodiversity policies and engage in a range of activities that conserve biodiversity and improve ecosystem functioning.

Indicateurs sur la croissance verte

Suivre les progrès réalisés dans le sens d’une croissance verte nécessite des indicateurs fondés sur des données comparables à l’échelle internationale.

Travaux de l'OCDE sur la croissance verte

La crise a convaincu un bon nombre de pays de la nécessité de se tourner vers un nouveau type de croissance économique qui intègre également les aspects environnementaux, sociaux et technologiques.

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Linking Renewable Energy to Rural Development

This new publication looks at how renewable energy can bring the greatest benefits to host regions.

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Measuring the potential of local green growth: An analysis of Greater Copenhagen

Secretary-General Angel Gurría addresses the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen and others to discuss highlights of the forthcoming OECD report on local green growth, as part of our efforts to develop more effective tools for measuring cities’ progress and monitoring the impact of green policies.

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Global Green Growth Forum (3GF) 2012

The second Forum – 3GF2012 – will be held in Denmark on 8-9 October 2012 under the thematic headline “Resource Efficiency and Growth”.

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