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A Study on Methodologies Relevant to the OECD Approach on Sustainable Materials Management

30-Sep-2008

This study provides an overview of ten methodologies used, directly or indirectly, to assess material use in terms of its potential impacts on the environment, benefits to society and value for the economy. The study aims to promote understanding of the strengths and limitations of these methodologies in promoting more sustainable management of materials. It presents an overview of each methodology according to its type and scope, points in the part of the life-cycle it covers and potential links to other methodologies in this study.

Mayors, Ministers call for Joint Action on Climate Change at OECD Conference

10-Oct-2008

A major international conference on "Competitive Cities and Climate Change″ organised by OECD concluded today in Milan. It underlined the central and critical role to be played by cities in successfully addressing the major global challenge of climate change.

Mobilising Financing for the Environment in Russia

06-Oct-2008

The report provides an update of some of the developments in environmental expenditure and finance in the Russian Federation. It presents the latest available data on trends in environmental expenditure and reviews a series of instruments to finance environmental policies in Russia, namely, revenues from economic instruments, user charges for water supply and sanitation, environmental funds, intergovernmental transfers, local capital markets and environmental assistance.

Pour rester compétitives, les villes doivent s’attaquer au changement climatique - Milan, 9-10 octobre 2008

02-Oct-2008

Les villes sont parmi les principales sources de pollution de l’air et doivent prendre des mesures pour combattre le changement climatique. Les 9 et 10 octobre, des maires et des ministres se réuniront à Milan pour une conférence où il sera question des moyens de faire prévaloir des services écologiquement viables dans les secteurs des transports, de l’énergie, des déchets et de l’eau sans sacrifier la compétitivité économique.

Cities should tackle climate change to stay competitive - Milan, 9-10 October

02-Oct-2008

Cities are a major source of air pollution and must lead efforts to combat climate change. Mayors and ministers will meet in Milan to discuss ways to promote environmentally sound transport, energy, waste and water services, while retaining economic competitiveness.

Cities should tackle climate change to stay competitive - Milan, 9-10 October

02-Oct-2008

Cities are a major source of air pollution and must lead efforts to combat climate change. Mayors and ministers will meet in Milan to discuss ways to promote environmentally sound transport, energy, waste and water services, while retaining economic competitiveness.

Malaysia becomes a Provisional Adherent to the MAD Council Decisions

02-Oct-2008

Malaysia joined India, Singapore, Brazil and Argentina in adhering to the MAD system of a provisional participant.

OECD Secretary-General presents the review of Hungary’s environment policies

30-Sep-2008

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. OECD’s latest Review of the Environmental Performance of Hungary recommends that it redouble its efforts, in order to further reduce pollution and use energy and raw materials more efficiently.

OECD/ITF Global Forum on Sustainable Development: Transport and Environment in a Globalising World

24-Sep-2008

Guadalajara, Mexico, 10-12 November 2008

This Forum jointly organised by the OECD/ITF and the Mexican Ministry for Environment will consider major transport trends – both in large urban areas and those raised by a globalizing economy – with a special focus on developments in Latin America. It will also address the environmental challenges caused by these trends, and policy instruments that can be used to limit negative impacts. For additional information regarding the Forum, please email GFSD.Transport@oecd.org.

Draft Report to the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the GHS: Terrestrial Environmental Hazards Annex

18-Sep-2008

The following document is a summary of the existing classification systems for terrestrial hazards. It contains information from the Andean Community, Argentina, Basel Convention, Canada, European Union, New Zealand, Mexico and the U.S.A.




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