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02-Jul-2009
A first set of Frequently Asked Questions about the OECD QSAR Application Toolbox is now available. The (Q)SAR Application Toolbox is a software application intended to be used by governments, industry and other stakeholders to fill gaps in (eco)toxicity data needed for assessing the hazards of chemicals. The questions address a number of topics such as regulatory acceptance, content and quality of databases, contribution from stakeholders as well as installation and troubleshooting.
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24-Jun-2009
This report is a contribution to the OECD Environment Directorate's work on environmental policy and technological innovation (www.oecd.org/environment/innovation). It summarises recent progress in the development of indicators of innovation and transfer in environmentally sound technologies (EST). A number of alternative measures are discussed, and the methodology for the development of indicators based on patent data is presented.
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23-Jun-2009
Governments around the world must work together for a new “green growth” paradigm based on low-carbon economic development, Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-soo told participants at this year’s OECD Forum.
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Next Training Course on GLP, October 2009, Switzerland
19-Jun-2009
The 9th OECD Training Course for GLP Inspectors will be held in Basel, Switzerland, on 4-9 October 2009. This basic course will cover all aspects of principles, development and implementation of Good Laboratory Practice, with emphasis on on-site inspections for evaluating GLP compliance. Registration to the Course, made through the National GLP Monitoring Authorities, are now CLOSED.
The 10th Training Course will be hosted by Israel in the course of 2011.
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17-Jun-2009
This document is a report of an OECD Workshop on science and risk assessment issues related to the registration of biopesticides, which took place on 15-17 April 2008, in Arlington, United States.
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16-Jun-2009
At the OECD Ministerial Council meeting on 24-25 June 2009, under the theme of “The Crisis and beyond: building a stronger, cleaner and fairer world economy”, Ministers from OECD countries, accession candidate countries as well as key emerging economies will discuss key ingredients for “Green Growth” in the wake of financial and economic crisis. The meeting will be chaired by Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-soo. See the OECD Messages on Green Growth.
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15-Jun-2009
This report offers a comprehensive analysis of how governments promote, monitor and enforce compliance with environmental laws and regulations. It compares the environmental compliance assurance systems of six OECD countries – Finland, France, Japan, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States – as well as those of China and Russia. The report examines the strategies and instruments that governments use to ensure compliance with industrial pollution prevention and control regulations, identifies good practices and highlights the key international trends.
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15-Jun-2009
Biodiversity policies promote the protection, conservation, and sustainable use of biologically diverse ecosystems and habitats. In doing so, they create significant public benefits and contribute to social well-being.
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15-Jun-2009
In 2008, the OECD Working Group on Economic Aspects of Biodiversity undertook a review of country implementation of the Council Recommendation.
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05-Jun-2009
Finland has reduced pollution and improved its environmental quality through pioneering approaches like green taxes. However, it must do more to green its economy by reducing the amount of energy and materials used per unit of GDP, tackling climate change, and addressing health impacts of pollution and management of waste.
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The Economics of Climate Change Mitigation: Policies and Options for Global Action Beyond 2012
