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Water is vital for human and economic development, and for maintaining ecosystems. However, billions of people lack … access to water and sanitation services, mainly due to poor governance and inadequate investment and maintenance. The … situation is becoming more urgent due to increasing pressure, competition and even conflict over the use of water resources. The …
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climate change. Focusing on examples of water management, marine resources and maritime transport, it sets out the rationale …
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The implementation of the Kyoto Protocol and the application of its "flexible mechanisms" are at the forefront of energy policy debates in most OECD countries. The potential role of nuclear energy in this context is viewed very differently and assessed against various criteria by the range of...
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Climate change is a fact of life. We need to act urgently if we are to avoid an irreversible build-up of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and global warming at a potentially huge cost to the economy and society worldwide. OECD analysis suggests that if we act now, we have 10 to 15 years’ “breathing...
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