Actualités & Evénements

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...

Russian version of the "Environmental Management in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia"

19-déc.-2005

The Russian version of the publication on Environmental Management in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia is now available. For more information, please visit our web-page dedicated to this publication.

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

Amendment to Appendices 3 and 4 of OECD Decision C(2001)107/FINAL on the transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations [C(2005)141]

09-nov.-2005

Appendices 3 & 4 of Decision C(2001)107/FINAL (Green and Amber lists of Wastes) have been revised according to the amendments made to Annexes VIII & IX of the Basel Convention (the Basel lists of wastes), following the 7th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention.

Framework for Selecting and Applying PRTR Release Estimation Techniques

09-nov.-2005

This document provides general principles to be applied in producing comparable and representative PRTR data and in the selection and application of estimation techniques. Three case studies provide detailed information on practical applications. The document complements the information of the Resource Compendium and the Resource Centre for Release Estimation Techniques

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.

Environment and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

28-sept.-2005

This book draws the attention of enterprises, governments and members of civil society to the environmental aspects of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. It provides in-depth information and case studies on the tools and approaches available to companies that seek to upgrade their environmental performance by following the recommendations contained in the Environment Chapter of the OECD Guidelines. Hard copies of the book can be purchased, or a free electronic version can be downloaded from the OECD Online Bookshop .

Executive Summary

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.