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Endocrine Disrupters Testing and Assessment (EDTA) Task Force

26-janv.-2006

The Endocrine Disrupters Testing and Assessment (EDTA) Task Force will speed up its validation and reporting activities for test methods in environmental species during 2006-2007.

 

This includes test methods already on the workplan of the Test Guidelines Programme in the area of fish testing for potential endocrine disrupters, testing on amphibians for the detection of thyroid disruption, and testing on invertebrates for assessment of ED on development and reproduction.

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Environmental Performance Reviews: United States (2006) - A new OECD review...

10-janv.-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...

EAP Task Force's programme of work for 2006 to facilitate and support the achievement of the EECCA Environment Strategy objectives overall

19-déc.-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.

Pre-feasibility Study for Debt-for-Environment Swap in the Kyrgyz Republic

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.

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

Environmental Performance Reviews: Czech Republic (2005) - A new OECD report on...

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.

Examens environnementaux: France (2005) - Un bilan positif mais exigeant...

26-sept.-2005

Suite à la publication des conclusions et recommandations en février dernier, le rapport complet est publié le 26 septembre 2005. La gestion de la pollution, des ressources naturelles et de la biodiversité en France demeure un enjeu majeur. L’examen de l’OCDE sur la performance environnementale de la France souligne la bonne efficience de la politique environnementale elle-même, mais met aussi l’accent sur la nécessité d’améliorer l'intégration des préoccupations environnementales dans des secteurs comme l’énergie, les transports et l'agriculture.

Examens environnementaux: France (2005)

26-sept.-2005

Cet ouvrage s'inscrit dans le programme d'examens par l'OCDE des performances environnementales de chaque pays Membre. Les efforts menés pour atteindre les objectifs nationaux et satisfaire aux engagements internationaux y sont évalués en détail. Les analyses s'appuient sur un large ensemble de données économiques et environnementales et conduisent à des recommandations sur les progrès à faire dans les domaines de l'environnement et du développement durable.
Le premier cycle d'Examens des performances environnementales des pays Membres a été achevé en 2000.

Examens environnementaux: Chili (2005) - L’OCDE complimente le Chili pour ses avancées...

10-mai-2005

Dans un nouveau rapport consacré aux performances environnementales du Chili, l’OCDE constate d’importantes améliorations depuis dix ans. Si l’étude conforte dans l’ensemble les politiques et programmes environnementaux du gouvernement chilien, elle recommande aussi de redoubler d’efforts pour protéger l’environnement et les ressources naturelles du pays dans un contexte de croissance économique rapide.




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