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Better policies for better lives: The OECD at 50 and beyond

03-May-2011

The OECD’s 50th Anniversary is an opportunity to reaffirm what we stand for and what we are about. After 50 years, our objective is and remains to help member and partner country’s governments to formulate and implement better policies for better lives.

Développement de l'énergie nucléaire Les déchets radioactifs : mise en perspective

12-Apr-2011

Chaque année on produit de grandes quantités de déchets dangereux, mais seule une faible proportion est constituée de déchets radioactifs.

Interaction of Policies for Renewable Energy and Climate

01-Mar-2011

This paper explores the relationships between climate policy and renewable energy policy instruments.

OECD Observer - Fostering an ecosystem of innovation

01-Mar-2011

One area where governments have been looking to raise revenues is green taxes.  And with good reason.  Taxes can provide a clear incentive to reduce environmental damage.

OECD Observer - Green tax potential

01-Mar-2011

One area where governments have been looking to raise revenues is green taxes.  And with good reason.  Taxes can provide a clear incentive to reduce environmental damage.

OECD Observer - Tapping new sources of growth

01-Mar-2011

The OECD's capacity for change, inspired more by professional pathfinding than by politics, has transformed it into a multi-disciplinary policy innovator that can continue to build signposts for the future.

OECD Observer - 50 years of reconciling the economy, nature and society

01-Mar-2011

The OECD's capacity for change, inspired more by professional pathfinding than by politics, has transformed it into a multi-disciplinary policy innovator that can continue to build signposts for the future.

OECD Roundtable on Sustainable Growth

10-Feb-2011

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

At this roundtable, M. Gurría concluded that the topic of fairness and intergenerational solidarity is an essential part of our responsibility today and will be essential for the creation of a stronger, cleaner, fairer world economy tomorrow.

Climate change: yes we can!

08-Dec-2010

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

To sum-up, Green and Growth can and should go together, but we need to put the right policies in place. The OECD is working to help countries reconcile fighting climate change with strengthening the economy and creating jobs.

Launch of the Environmental Performance Review of Japan

16-Nov-2010

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks for the launch of the Environmental Performance Review of Japan, Angel Gurría noted that "Japan has made good progress in addressing a range of traditional environmental problems including air and water pollution, and waste management."

Climate change

A crucial step in the international effort to address climate change

OECD's contribution to the COP16 meeting in Cancun

Climate change

Business strategies and government actions

Making the shift to a low-carbon economy