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10-Jan-2006
A new OECD review of environmental policy in the US recommends more efficient use of energy and water as a way to safeguard economic prosperity while protecting the environment and human health. Despite progress in some areas over the past decade, more effort is needed in others. The OECD recommends that the US play a more proactive role in dealing with global environmental concerns. It evaluates the ways in which the US manages air quality, water resources and biodiversity and how it integrates environmental concerns...
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19-Dec-2005
The programme of work of the EAP Task Force for 2006 to facilitate and support the achievement of the EECCA Environment Strategy overall objectives was endorsed by the EAP Task Force and the Project Preparation Committee (PPC) at their third joint meeting on 16-17 November 2005 in Yerevan (Armenia). The Russian version of the programme work is also available.
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24-Nov-2005
This report assesses the feasibility for implementing a debt-for-environment swap between the Kyrgyz Republic and its creditors. It concludes that such a swap could be feasible and mutually beneficial if specified conditions are met. The analysis presents a possible model that other indebted countries and their creditors could use to address environmental problems of international significance. Well-designed projects could simultaneously help to alleviate poverty and improve living standards.
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New CD-Rom with Initial Assessment Reports for High Production Volume Chemicals
14-Nov-2005
UNEP Chemicals has released a new CD-ROM containing all Initial Assessment Reports for High Production Volume Chemicals from the OECD HPV Chemicals Programme which have been finalised up to October 2005. The CD-ROM can be obtained free of charge by contacting chemicals@unep.ch. The assessments are also available from the following web site: http://www.chem.unep.ch/irptc/sids/OECDSIDS/sidspub.html
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06-Oct-2005
A new OECD report on the Czech Republic’s environmental performance notes that despite some recent progress, the country is one of the biggest polluters and least efficient users of energy in the OECD. Since 1998, public and private spending on environmental problems has been drastically reduced and much progress is needed to achieve the economic and health benefits of a clean environment.
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26-Sep-2005
Further to the publication of the Conclusions and Recommendations last February, the full report is released on 26 September 2005. The need to manage pollution, natural resources add biodiversity in France continues to be a major challenge. The OECD Environmental Performance Review of France highlights the effectiveness of the environmental policy pursued by France, but also focuses on the need for better integration of environmental concerns into sectors such as energy, transport and agriculture.
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Environmental Performance Reviews: France (2005)
26-Sep-2005
This book is part of the OECD Environmental Performance Reviews Programme which conducts peer reviews of environmental conditions and progress in each Member country. It scrutinises efforts to meet both domestic objectives and international commitments. The analyses presented are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data and lead to recommendations for further environmental and sustainable development progress.
A first cycle of Environmental Performance Reviews, covering all Member countries was completed in 2000.
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10-May-2005
A new OECD report on Chile’s environmental performance recognises significant environmental improvements over the past decade. While the report broadly supports the environmental policies and programmes of the Chilean government, it also urges further efforts to protect the country’s environment and natural resources in the face of rapid economic growth.
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SIDS Dossiers in database format (IUCLID) available
09-Feb-2005
For a number of SIDS Initial Assessments elaborated within the OECD HPV Chemicals Programme, the SIDS Dossier was elaborated with the IUCLID database software. The databse files (export files) can be downloaded and then imported into a local IUCLID installation.
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