Global Plastics Outlook Economic Drivers, Environmental Impacts and Policy Options

Global Plastics Outlook Economic Drivers, Environmental Impacts and Policy Options
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2022-02-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9264584064

While plastics are extremely useful materials for modern society, plastics production and waste generation continue to increase with worsening environmental impacts despite international, national and local policy responses, as well as industry commitments. The first of two reports, this Outlook intends to inform and support policy efforts to combat plastic leakage.

Global Material Resources Outlook to 2060 Economic Drivers and Environmental Consequences

Global Material Resources Outlook to 2060 Economic Drivers and Environmental Consequences
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2019-02-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9264307451

This report presents global projections of materials use and their environmental consequences, providing a quantitative outlook to 2060 at the global, sectoral and regional levels for 61 different materials (biomass resources, fossil fuels, metals and non-metallic minerals). It explains the ...

OECD Environmental Outlook

OECD Environmental Outlook
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2001-04-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9264188568

The OECD Environmental Outlook provides economy-based projections of environmental pressures and changes in the state of the environment to 2020.

OECD Regional Outlook 2021 Addressing COVID-19 and Moving to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions

OECD Regional Outlook 2021 Addressing COVID-19 and Moving to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2021-05-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9264988351

The COVID-19 crisis has revealed the close relationship between environmental risks and those to the foundations of human well-being – and the cascading effects on the economy and society. It has also highlighted the importance of anticipation and early action. These are also key to integrating climate policy into regional development, albeit on a larger scale.

Cities and Climate Change

Cities and Climate Change
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2010-11-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9264091378

This book shows how city and metropolitan regional governments working in tandem with national governments can change the way we think about responding to climate change.

The Ocean Economy in 2030

The Ocean Economy in 2030
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2016-04-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9264251723

This report explores the growth prospects for the ocean economy, its capacity for future employment creation and innovation, and its role in addressing global challenges. Special attention is devoted to the emerging ocean-based industries.

OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Belgium 2021

OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Belgium 2021
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2021-03-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9264400346

Belgium has made progress in decoupling several environmental pressures from economic growth, in improving wastewater treatment and in expanding protected areas. Regions have achieved high levels of recovery and recycling, and have pioneered circular economy policies. However, further efforts are needed to progress towards carbon neutrality, reduce air and water pollution, reverse biodiversity loss and consolidate results of circular economy initiatives.

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2019-2028

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2019-2028
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2019-07-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9264312463

The Agricultural Outlook 2019-2028 is a collaborative effort of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It brings together the commodity, policy and country expertise of both organisations as well ...

OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2021 Times of Crisis and Opportunity

OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2021 Times of Crisis and Opportunity
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2021-01-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9264784322

In immediate responses to the COVID-19 crisis, science and innovation are playing essential roles in providing a better scientific understanding of the virus, as well as in the development of vaccines, treatments and diagnostics. Both the public and private sectors have poured billions of dollars into these efforts, accompanied by unprecedented levels of global cooperation.