The term multifunctionality is increasingly used, but is prone to different interpretations concerning its definition, its utility and its implications for policy at domestic and international level. The OECD undertook this analysis to clarify the concept of multifunctionality and to try to...

Ireland has launched an ambitious strategy to build a more inclusive, efficient and sustainable justice sector. Irish citizens recognise these efforts: Ireland is one of the OECD countries with a higher percentage of citizens trusting their government and courts, according to the recent OECD...

The Benefits of Climate Change Policies provides an overview of the state-of-the-art in assessment of the global benefits of climate change policies. It includes recent analyses and viewpoints from well-known scientists and policy analysts, including John Callaway (UNEP Risoe Centre), Henry...

Le terme de multifonctionnalité est de plus en plus utilisé mais différentes interprétations sont attachées à sa définition, son utilité et ses implications pour la politique au niveau national et international. L’OCDE a entrepris cette analyse pour clarifier le concept de...

Ce rapport tente de guider les décideurs dans leur recherche des meilleures décisions possibles, compte tenu du caractère multifonctionnel de l’agriculture. Une série de questions détaillées est tout d’abord présentée aux décideurs et aux analystes. Les réponses détermineront si...

Agriculture is a provider of commodities such as food, feed, fibre and fuel, and it can bring both positive and negative impacts on the environment. Yet most policy measures target farm systems, inputs and practices and agricultural infrastructure (driving forces) rather than the provision of...