Actualités & Evénements

Actualités

Linkages between environmental policy and competitiveness

15-oct.-2009

The objective of this study is to cover recent conceptual developments on the environmental policy - competitiveness linkages as well as to review empirical research literature since 1997. To this end, the paper develops an analytical framework of the linkages between environmental policy and competitiveness and, based on this framework, presents a literature review.

The scope for CO2-based differentiation in motor vehicle taxes - In equilibrium and in the context of the current global recession

12-oct.-2009

This paper, prepared by Rana Roy, Consulting Economist, London, UK, addresses the scope for CO2-based differentiation in motor vehicle taxes, both under conditions of equilibrium and in the context of the current global recession.

Econometric analysis of the impacts of the UK Climate Change Levy and Climate Change Agreements on firms' fuel use and innovation activity

09-oct.-2009

This paper was prepared by Ralf Martin, London School of Economics, and Ulrich Wagner, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, as a contribution to the project on Taxation, Innovation and the Environment. It presents an econometric study of impacts of the Climate Change Levy in the United Kingdom on fuel use and innovation.

Beyond the crisis: what is the jobs potential of shifting towards a low-carbon economy?

29-sept.-2009

Speaking at the meeting of the employment and labour Ministers, OECD Secretary-General, Mr. Gurría affirmed that the current crisis offers an opportunity to discuss the jobs potential of a shift towards a low-carbon economy and what policies are needed to realise the potential of the "green jobs".

Mitigation in developed countries

25-sept.-2009

In his remarks to the informal ministerial meeting on climate change, Mr. Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, underlined that the difficult part is working out what exactly is a “fair share” of GHG mitigation in order to reach a successful agreement in Copenhagen.

G20 : Des normes internationales de politique structurelle sont fondamentales pour sortir de la crise

25-sept.-2009

Saluant l’adoption du Cadre pour une croissance forte, durable et équilibrée par les chefs d’État et de gouvernement réunis  auhourd’hui à Pittsburgh pour le sommet du G20, le Secrétaire général de l’OCDE, M. Angel Gurría, a déclaré que les nouvelles sources d’emploi et de croissance indispensables à une reprise soutenue de l’économie mondiale ne se concrétiseront que si les grandes économies de la planète mettent en place les politiques structurelles adéquates.

Climate change is the greatest collective challenge that we have ever faced says OECD’s Gurría

18-sept.-2009

Climate change is the greatest collective challenge that we have ever faced and the world needs a significant reduction in global emissions from current levels. Many developed countries have already committed to reduce GHG emissions in the near-term, but the targets must be more ambitious. At the COP15 Conference in Copenhagen, we have a unique opportunity to address this threat but many questions still remain without answers, according to the OECD Secretary-General.

Survey of firms' responses to public incentives for energy innovation, including the UK Climate Change Levy and Climate Change Agreements

17-sept.-2009

This paper was prepared by Ralf Martin, London School of Economics, and Ulrich Wagner, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, as a contribution to the project on Taxation, Innovation and the Environment. It presents a survey of firms’ responses to public incentives for energy innovation. A companion paper by the same authors, Econometric analysis of the impacts of the UK Climate Change Levy and Climate Change Agreements on firms’ fuel use and innovation activity, is available at www.oecd.org/env/taxes.

New and updated Test Guidelines!

11-sept.-2009

Ten new Test Guidelines and six updated Test Guidelines have been adopted by Council on 7 September 2009.

 


Evénements

Perspectives de l'environnement de l'OCDE à l'horizon 2030 : combien vont coûter les solutions aux problèmes d'environnement ? - Mercredi 5 mars, Oslo

le 05-mars-2008

Selon les Perspectives de l'environnement de l'OCDE à l'horizon 2030, les actions à mener à l'échelle mondiale pour faire face aux principaux défis environnementaux - changement climatique, appauvrissement de la biodiversité, manque d'eau et risques pour la santé humaine - sont réalisables et d'un coût abordable.

OECD-UNEP Conference on Resource Efficiency

du 23-avr.-2008 au 25-avr.-2008

The conference explored how improved resource efficiency can reduce negative environmental impacts of resource exploitation, transportation, use and disposal, while at the same time securing adequate supplies of materials to sustain economic growth. It focussed on economic efficiency and environmental effectiveness of resource use, as well as the related development and governance aspects.

 

OECD Workshop on Environmental Innovation and Global Markets - Berlin, Germany

du 20-sept.-2007 au 21-sept.-2007

The OECD is currently exploring the links between environmental innovation and globalisation. The main output of this project will be a report, “Environmental Innovation and Global Markets”, based on interviews with companies and government officials in 8 OECD countries (Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States) and in China.  This workshop provides a forum for that dialogue. The outcomes of the workshop discussions will serve to finalise the policy recommendations in the report. 

OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment

du 19-juin-2007 au 20-juin-2007

Co-organised with the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and the United Nations University-Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), this workshop will highlight countries’ experience in dealing with environmental issues in Regional Trade Agreements – with a particular focus on Foreign Trade Agreement negotiations in Asia. 

First Meeting of the OECD Member-lead Team on Water Supply and Sanitation

le 22-mars-2007

This meeting of water experts was convened to “examine the possible scope of work, the most appropriate methodology for conducting a finance strategy for the water sector in selected country(ies), and the possible establishment of a Member-led Team.

The EAP Task Force and the Project Preparation Committee (PPC) met on 15-16 March 2007, Brussels

du 15-mars-2007 au 16-mars-2007

The EAP Task Force and the PPC met in Brussels on 15-16 March 2007 to finalise their main substantive inputs to the Belgrade "Environment for Europe" Ministerial Conference, to be held in October 2007.

Forum mondial sur le développement durable de l’OCDE et de la Banque mondiale

du 29-nov.-2006 au 30-nov.-2006

Organisé en coopération avec la Banque mondiale et l’Agence française de développement, ce Forum mondial de l’OCDE sur le développement durable portera sur les partenariats que les pouvoirs publics des pays en développement peuvent mettre en place avec les compagnies des eaux privées locales.

The Fourth Joint Meeting of the EAP Task Force and the Project Preparation Committee, September 2006, Berlin

du 21-sept.-2006 au 22-sept.-2006

 The EAP Task Force and PPC met in Berlin on 21-22 September. The meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Environment of Germany and gathered some 60 participants from EECCA and OECD countries, international and non-governmental organisations.

The Regional Meeting on Progress in Achieving the Objectives of the Environment Strategy for countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA), 18-19 May 2006, Kiev

du 18-mai-2006 au 19-mai-2006

Representatives from EECCA Environment Ministries, donor countries, international and non-governmental organisations met in Kiev (Ukraine) on the 18th-19th May to discuss progress in achieving the objectives of the Environment Strategy for EECCA countries.

7th Annual REPIN Meeting, October 2005, Moscow, Russian Federation

du 17-oct.-2005 au 18-oct.-2005

The seventh annual meeting of the EECCA Regulatory Environmental Programme Implementation Network (REPIN) took place on 17-18 October 2005 in Moscow, Russian Federation. The meeting discussed a draft report Review of Environmental Compliance Assurance system in Armenia; reviewed options for financing environmental compliance assurance systems in EECCA, considered draft Guiding Principles of Effective Environmental Permitting Systems, and assessed progress made since the previous REPIN meeting in September 2004 on implementing other projects of the REPIN work programme.



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