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GFSD Innovation, 2009 - OECD (2008), “Eco-Innovation Policies in Australia”

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29-May-2009

The report is part of a series of country profiles on eco-innovation policies developed for eight non-EU OECD members: Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey and the US.

Economic survey of Australia 2008: Improving water management

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10-Oct-2008

Over-exploitation of water and harmful environment effects are major concerns which need to be addressed. Water should be used more efficiently, particularly in rural areas.

Economic survey of Australia 2008: Enhancing the functioning of product and labour markets

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10-Oct-2008

The current industrial relations reform should preserve flexibility. It is also necessary to cut red tape and reduce the geographical segmentation of product markets. Climate change policy should be cost-efficient.

Currents Developments in Manufactured Nanomaterials in Australia

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04-Apr-2008

This paper, which was submitted by the Australian delegation, shows the current developments in nanotechnology in Australia, given at the 3rd Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials, held 28-30 November 2007, in Paris, France.

Environmental Performance Reviews: Australia (2008)

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18-Mar-2008

The review evaluates the country’s performance in meeting environmental management objectives, achieving environmentally sustainable economic growth, and meeting international environmental commitments.

Economic Survey of Australia 2006: The need for further reforms to infrastructure services

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31-Jul-2006

Additional measures are needed to improve the efficiency of infrastructure services in essential areas such as electricity, water, road and rail transport.

Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level, 2005: Enabling Globalisation

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02-May-2005

This year’s OECD Ministerial Council Meeting will be held at OECD Headquarters on 3-4 May 2005 under the chairmanship of Göran Persson, Prime Minister of Sweden, with the overarching theme of “Enabling ...

National Web Sites Links on the Web - Other Sources of Chemical Information

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23-Jan-2003

Links to additional sources chemical safety information on the web.