China

About Statistics Publications & Documents Information by Topic

Ensuring Environmental Compliance: Trends and Good Practices

English |  View long abstract

19-May-2009

Despite progress in recent years, there is growing evidence that OECD countries are not on track to reach some of their key environmental goals. This report examines the strategies and instruments that governments use to ensure compliance with pollution prevention and control regulations.

Current Developments in Manufactured Nanomaterials in China

pdf,79Kb,English |  View long abstract

14-Apr-2008

This paper, submitted by Chinese representatives, shows the current developments in nanotechnology in China, given at the 3rd Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials, held 28-30 November ...

Working in Partnership for a Harmonious Globalisation

English |  View long abstract

24-Mar-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his speech delivered at the China Development Forum, Mr Gurria described the growing OECD collaboration with China, highlighting the benefits for China, the Organisation and for the world economy as a whole.

Environmental Performance Reviews: China (2007)

English |  View long abstract

17-Jul-2007

This report examines progress made by China since 1990 and evaluates the extent to which the country’s domestic objectives and international commitments are being met. 51 recommendations are made that could help strengthen China's environmental performance in the context of sustainable development.

OECD Environmental Performance Review of China

English |  View long abstract

12-Jul-2007

OECD is encouraging China to redouble efforts to improve its environment in order to achieve sustainable economic growth.

Environmental Performance Reviews: China (2006) - Presentation of the forthcoming...

pdf,23Kb,English |  View long abstract

09-Nov-2006

Kiyo Akasaka, OECD Deputy Secretary-General

In his speech Mr. Akasaka presents the main conclusions and recommendations of the forthcoming OECD Environmental Performance Review of China. He highlights some of the 51 recommendations in the report. ...

Environmental Performance Reviews: China (2006) - Conclusions & Recommendations

pdf,72Kb,English |  View long abstract

09-Nov-2006

Representatives of OECD member countries and China met in Beijing to discuss the country's environmental performance in the first official meeting of the OECD Environment Policy Committee to take place ...

Building capacity to monitor water quality: A first step to cleaner water in developing countries

pdf,54Kb,English |  View long abstract

10-May-2006

OECD Trade and Environment Working Paper No. 2006-03.  One of the key challenges to ensuring adequate supplies of fresh water and sanitary wastewater systems is to build the capacity of various stakeholders to manage and deliver water and sanitation services.

Will China force the world to rethink its economic future?

pdf,97Kb,English |  View long abstract

02-Feb-2006

Lester Brown

A lecture given at the OECD by Lester Brown, President of the Earth Policy Institute and an influential thinker on environmental issues. Mr. Brown discussed his "Plan B" for building a new economy and a new world.