Netherlands: How the transport system can contribute to better economic and environmental outcomes

Congestion has become a burden for the Dutch economy. Reforms to the transport system, including public transport, together with a more flexible housing market should reduce the economic and environmental burden of transport, thereby improving prospects for sustainable long term growth.

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• Economic Survey of the Netherlands 2010

OECD hosted a preparatory meeting for the 2011 global conference of environmental enforcement practitioners and their partners

On 11-12 October, the OECD Environment Directorate hosted a meeting of the governing body of the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE).

Economic Survey of Portugal 2010

Portugal has made significant progress in modernising its economy over recent years but the country needs to further pursue structural reforms to restore competitiveness and thus move to more dynamic and sustainable growth.

Environmental Impacts of International Shipping: a Case Study of the Port of Vancouver

As part of the project “Environmental Impacts of International Shipping: the role of ports”, this case study focuses on the way the port of metro Vancouver and the Canadian authorities address the environmental impacts of the port and its interactions with the hinterlands.

Environmental Impacts of International Shipping: a Case Study of the Port of Busan

As part of the project “Environmental Impacts of International Shipping: the role of ports”, this case study focuses on the way the port of Busan and the Korean authorities address the environmental impacts of the port and its interactions with the hinterlands.

Advancing the Aquaculture Agenda: Workshop Proceedings

Aquaculture now provides more than 50% of the global supply of fisheries products for direct human consumption. The economic, environmental and social implications of this were discussed by policy makers and experts at this 2010 conference.

Economic Survey of Canada 2010

The economy is recovering from an externally driven recession. Public spending growth must be restrained as planned starting in 2011 to put public finances onto a sustainable path, including in the health sector where efficiency gains and quality improvements are possible.

Fisheries: While Stocks Last?

Our changing lifestyles and habits have influenced the fishing industry, as have globalisation and how we manage our natural resources. Learn about the history and development of fisheries, plus the issues facing the sector today, in this basic guide in the OECD Insights series.

Fisheries: While Stocks Last?

Our changing lifestyles and habits have influenced the fishing industry, as have globalisation and how we manage our natural resources. Learn about the history and development of fisheries, plus the issues facing the sector today, in this basic guide in the OECD Insights series.

Green Growth and Developing Countries - Consultation Draft

The concept of "green growth" offers real opportunities for more inclusive growth in developing countries while protecting the environment.

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• OECD work on green growth