Environment
OECD’s work on environment helps countries design and implement effective policies to address some of today’s major challenges like climate change, air pollution, biodiversity, and waste and water resources.
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Management of hazardous substances in port areas
In June 2023, the OECD organised a seminar series on the Management of Hazardous Substances at Port Areas. The first seminar presented examples from countries on the functioning of their ports with regard to the management of hazardous substances....
Case Study on the Use of Integrated Approaches for Testing and Assessment (IATA) for Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Agrichemicals with Exemplar Case Studies - Ninth Review Cycle (2023)
The objective of the Integrated Approaches for Testing and Assessment (IATA) Case Studies Project is to increase experience with the use of IATA by developing case studies which constitute examples of predictions that are fit for regulatory use. The...
Green budgeting in the Government of Canada
This paper looks at green budgeting practices in the Government of Canada relative to the OECD Green Budgeting Framework and best practices by OECD Members. It focuses on Canada’s efforts to enhance its reporting of incremental expenditure in the...
Adapting infrastructure to changing climatic conditions
Infrastructure has been essential in supporting the Philippines’ rapidly growing economy. Yet, infrastructure assets and operations are significantly exposed to climate-related risks. Building climate resilience into infrastructure planning and...
Multimedia
Sustainable public procurement in the midst of the climate crisis
In 2015, the United Nations released the Sustainable Development Goals to help create a more sustainable and equitable world.
Statistics
OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance 2022
OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance presents indicators on individual regions and cities since the turn of the new millennium. It provides a comprehensive picture of past successes and likely challenges that regions and cities in OECD members and...
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OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What are the impacts and consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on our lives and our societies - our healthcare systems, our jobs and education, our businesses, financial markets and economies.