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  • 1
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264107823
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (156 p.) , ill.
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    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Stratégie de l'environnement de l'OCDE ; Bilan en 2004
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Stratégie de l'environnement de l'OCDE : Bilan en 2004
    DDC: 333.72
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    Keywords: Economic development Environmental aspects ; OECD countries ; Environmental policy OECD countries ; Natural resources OECD countries ; Management ; Quality of life OECD countries ; Environment ; OECD ; Umweltpolitik
    Abstract: OECD Environment Ministers agreed in 2001, on an ambitious Environmental Strategy for the first decade of the 21st century. The strategy sets out clear directions for environmentally sustainable policies and includes these key objectives: maintaining the integrity of ecosystems through the efficient management of natural resources; decoupling environmental pressures from economic growth; improving information for decision-making; measuring progress through indicators; the social and environmental interface; enhancing the quality of life; global environmental interdependence; improving governance and co-operation. In addition to highlighting the challenges and obstacles that remain if countries are to achieve the objectives by the planned date of 2010, this report assesses the progress that OECD countries have made, as well as in applying the 71 national actions they agreed on, as part of the Environmental Strategy. The book is for policy makers and environmental economists.
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  • 2
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264106192
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (208 p)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    DDC: 628.44
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    Keywords: Environment ; Abfallbeseitigung ; Kostenmanagement ; Abfallpolitik ; Recycling ; Abfallvermeidung
    Abstract: The Workshop held by OECD in October 2003, in Paris, France, brought together leading experts to take stock of “the state of the art" on the economics of waste and to help select topics on which the OECD could usefully do additional work. The book comprises the Workshop papers by leading experts.
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  • 3
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    ISBN: 9789264106475
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    DDC: 305.26
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    Keywords: Politik ; Older people Employment ; Government policy ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Reform ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Rentenversicherung ; Beschäftigungsplan ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Japan ; Japan ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Beschäftigungsplan ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Rentenversicherung ; Reform
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  • 4
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    ISBN: 9789264015104
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (206 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Qualité et reconnaissance des diplômes de l'enseignement supérieur ; Un défi international
    DDC: 378.2
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    Keywords: Education ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Electronic books ; OECD ; Mitgliedsstaaten ; Qualitätssicherung ; Qualifikation ; Ausbildung ; Anerkennung ; Grenzüberschreitende Kooperation ; Hochschulbildung ; Grenzüberschreitende Kooperation
    Abstract: With rapid growth in cross-border education and developments such as e-learning, for-profit providers, and remote campuses challenging accreditation frameworks, this book examines the situation in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan with a view towards working with UNESCO on a set of guidelines on quality provision in cross-border higher education.
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  • 5
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264017375
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (146 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Parallel Title: Print version Korea
    DDC: 331.3/98/09519
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Korea ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Arbeitsmarkt ; Arbeitspolitik ; Rentenversicherung
    Abstract: In the face of rapid population ageing and the trend towards early retirement, there is a need to promote better employment opportunities for older people. Much has been said about the need for reform of old-age pensions and early retirement schemes but this may not be sufficient to raise employment rates for older people significantly or to reduce the future risk of labour shortages
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; CONTENTS; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 THE CHALLENGE AHEAD; Chapter 2 THE CURRENT LABOUR MARKET SITUATION; Chapter 3 STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE INCOME SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE AND WORK INCENTIVES; Chapter 4 ENCOURAGING EMPLOYERS TO RETAIN OLDER WORKERS; Chapter 5 BETTER ACCESS TO BETTER JOBS; Chapter 6 ENSURING POLICIES ARE COMPREHENSIVE AND COHERENT; BIBLIOGRAPHY;
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  • 6
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    ISBN: 9789264107922
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (672 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    DDC: 621.042
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    Keywords: Energy ; Electronic books ; Erneuerbare Energien ; Energiepolitik ; Energiemarkt
    Abstract: A review of the experience of IEA countries after the oil crises in the 1970s, which initiated a surge of investments in renewables research and development. While use of renewables has grown rapidly, they still account for only a small portion of the IEA energy mix. This work examines policies and measures that have been introduced in IEA countries to increase the cost effective deployment of renewables, reviews the objectives behind these policies, and evaluates the results.
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  • 7
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    ISBN: 9789264021099
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (147 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Parallel Title: Print version Japan
    DDC: 331.398
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Japan ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Beschäftigungsplan ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Rentenversicherung ; Reform
    Abstract: In the face of rapid population ageing and the trend towards early retirement, there is a need to promote better employment opportunities for older people. Much has been said about the need for reform of old-age pensions and early retirement schemes but this may not be sufficient to raise employment rates for older people significantly or to reduce the future risk of labour shortages
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; CONTENTS; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 THE CHALLENGE AHEAD; Chapter 2 THE CURRENT LABOUR MARKET SITUATION; Chapter 3 STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE INCOME SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE AND WORK INCENTIVES; Chapter 4 ENCOURAGING EMPLOYERS TO RETAIN OLDER WORKERS LONGER; Chapter 5 BETTER ACCESS TO BETTER JOBS;
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  • 8
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    ISBN: 9789264106185
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (204 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Addressing the Economics of Waste
    DDC: 628.44
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Abfallbeseitigung ; Kostenmanagement ; Abfallpolitik ; Recycling ; Abfallvermeidung
    Abstract: Waste generation and waste management receive increasing attention among policy makers. On the one hand, waste causes environmental problems, both if it is handled properly and -- especially -- if it is mishandled, e.g. through illegal dumping
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; CONTENTS; Chapter 1 ADDRESSING THE ECONOMICS OF WASTE AN INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 WASTE GENERATION AND RELATED POLICIES BROAD TRENDS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS; Chapter 3 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICIES; Chapter 4 THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LANDFILL TAX IN THE UK; Chapter 5 WASTE TAX IN NORWAY; Chapter 6 PVC WASTE IN DENMARK COSTS AND BENEFITS OF ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS; Chapter 7 EFFICIENT TARGETING OF WASTE POLICIES IN THE PRODUCT CHAIN; Chapter 8 TARGETING LEAD IN SOLID WASTE
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 9 CHANGING PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS TO REDUCE WASTE GENERATION
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  • 9
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264106475
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (148 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    DDC: 305.26
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    Keywords: Employment ; Finance and Investment ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Japan
    Abstract: This report, part of a series covering around 20 OECD countries, contains a survey of Japan's main barriers to employment for older workers, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to overcome these barriers, and a set of policy recommendations to further action by public authorities and social partners.  These recommendations are designed to alleviate some of the pension and health care pressures governments are facing because of ageing populations.
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  • 10
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264104976
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (208 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Voitures propres ; stratégies pour des véhicules peu polluants
    DDC: 629.2528
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    Keywords: Environment ; Transport ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report identifies policy options and makes recommendations on market-oriented actions to promote the purchase of the most environmentally friendly vehicles. It assesses the impact of a wider use of low-emission vehicles, drawing on experience to date, research results and the responses to a survey from 18 OECD countries. The main section – Policy Options – presents in non-technical language, the current and expected performance of conventional and innovative technologies. It is for policy makers worldwide, economists and the casual reader.
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  • 11
    ISBN: 9789264018839
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (216 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    DDC: 333.7913
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    Keywords: Energy ; Environment ; Electronic books ; Energieverbrauch ; Umweltschutz
    Abstract: This publication examines how energy efficiency and other factors such as economic structure, income, lifestyle, prices, and fuel mix have shaped developments of energy use and CO2 emissions in IEA countries since the IEA was founded 30 years ago. The study presents some challenging findings, e.g. that the rate of energy savings in IEA economies has slowed since 1990. It provides a rich set of data and insights that help to increase the understanding of how energy efficiency and lower-carbon fuels can be used to achieve a more sustainable future.
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  • 12
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    ISBN: 9789264195974
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (72 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Stratégies de réduction des gaz à effet de serre émanant du transport routier ; Méthodes d'analyse
    DDC: 363.738746094
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    Keywords: Environment ; Transport ; Straßengüterverkehr ; Treibhausgas ; Reduktion ; Analytische Methode
    Abstract: What are the measures and strategies already taken by OECD countries to reduce or stabilise greenhouse gases from road transport? What frameworks exist to evaluate the impact and efficiency of these measures and strategies? And how effective are they? With the continued growth forecast in car ownership and distance travelled, what are the expected trends in CO2 emissions and their consequences for the potential achievement of the Kyoto Protocol? What models are available to predict the level of CO2 emissions? Are they useful? This report, which has been prepared by an OECD Working Group, uses a number of illustrative and pragmatic cases to provide important insights into these major questions.
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  • 13
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    ISBN: 9789264196780
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (67 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Strategies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Road Transport : Analytical Methods
    DDC: 363.738/746/094
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Straßengüterverkehr ; Treibhausgas ; Reduktion ; Analytische Methode
    Abstract: Road transport accounts for approximately 80% of CO2 emissions emanating from transport, which corresponds to more than 20% of total emissions. This clearly has enormous implications for global climate change. What are the measures and strategies already taken by OECD countries to reduce or stabilise greenhouse gases from road transport? What frameworks exist to evaluate the impact and efficiency of these measures and strategies? And how effective are they?. With the continued growth forecast in car ownership and distance travelled, what are the expected trends in CO2 emissions and their conse
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Abstract ITRD No. E109210; Table of Contents; Executive Summary; Conclusions and Recommendations; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Recent Trends in CO2 Emissions from Road Transport; Chapter 3. Policies and Measures to Reduce CO2 Emissions from Transport; Chapter 4. Assessment and Modelling Methods: an Evaluation Framework; Chapter 5. Future Trends in CO2 Emissions and Technological Improvements; Annex A. list of participants; Appendix A. UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; Appendix B;
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  • 14
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    ISBN: 9789264197343
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (110 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Understanding the Brain : Towards a New Learning Science
    DDC: 370
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Lernen ; Hirnfunktion
    Abstract: This book examines how new scientific developments in understanding how the brain works can help educators and educational policy makers develop new and more efficient methods for teaching and developing educational policies.  This new "science of learning" is providing insights into how to improve reading and mathematical skills and highlights the significance of the distinction between nature and nurture in learning and brain development.  The book focuses on the importance of developing a trans-disciplinary approach where teachers, the medical profession, and scientists
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. What is the balance between nature and nurture in the promotion of successful learning?; 2. How important are the early years to successful lifelong learning?; 3. How significant is the distinction between "natural development" and "cultural education"?; 4. If the distinction is significant, how can we best promote these two types of learning...; 5. How far is the successful learning of specific attitudes, skills and knowledge age-related?; 6. Why is remedial education so difficult?
    Description / Table of Contents: 7. What can be said about different "styles of learning"?8. What is intelligence?; 9. What is emotional intelligence?; 10. How does motivation work?; Part I. Premises; Chapter 1. The Education Context; Chapter 2. How Cognitive Neuroscience Can Inform Education Policies and Practices; Part II. Cognitive Neuroscience Meets Education; Chapter 3. The Three Fora; Chapter 4. Learning Seen from a Neuroscientific Approach; Part III. Conclusion; Chapter 5. The Way Ahead; Annex. Agendas of the Three Fora; Brain Mechanisms and Early Learning First High Level Forum, 16-17 June 2000, Sackler...
    Description / Table of Contents: Brain Mechanisms and Youth Learning Second High Level Forum, 1-3 February 2001...Brain Mechanisms and Learning in Ageing Third High Level Forum, 26-27 April 2001...; References; Glossary; Index;
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  • 15
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    ISBN: 9789264199293
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (56 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Lignes directrices de l'OCDE sur les transports écologiquement viables
    DDC: 388.049
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    Keywords: Environment ; Transport ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Environment Ministers of OECD member countries endorsed the Guidelines for moving towards Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) at their meeting in May 2001. These Guidelines are based on the results and conclusions of the EST project involving many OECD and non-OECD countries and provide a solution to making transport policy more sustainable and enhancing quality of life. They have been developed to enable economic development and individual welfare without causing undue health and environmental impacts and depletion of finite resources. The EST Guidelines will assist governments at all levels in the development and implementation of strategies towards EST. Effective implementation of the EST Guidelines requires strategies that accommodate the particular geographic and socio-economic conditions of countries or regions.These guidelines guidelines represent a desirable and feasible approach for the transport sector that may also be of value in the sustainable development of other sectors.
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  • 16
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    ISBN: 9789264192836
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (232 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    DDC: 303.48/3
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    Keywords: Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Science and Technology ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: What is the contribution of the social sciences to improving our understanding of social and technological innovation processes? How can they help to overcome some of the barriers to technological and social innovation and improve the management of innovation by limiting the negative side-effects of new technologies and social change? And how can social and technological innovations contribute to the better functioning of social science?These were some of the questions tackled at the Tokyo Workshop on Social Sciences and Innovation which brought together high-level experts and policy makers from the OECD countries as well as from Asia, Africa and South America to discuss the role of the social sciences in fostering innovation.
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  • 17
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    ISBN: 9789264189324
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (196 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    DDC: 300
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    Keywords: Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Electronic books ; Europäische Union ; Erweiterung ; Einwanderungspolitik ; Osteuropa
    Abstract: What are the recent labour market developments and migration trends in Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs)? What are the links between globalisation, migration and regional economic integration? What will be the impact of the EU-enlargement on migration movements and policies? This book shows that the migration flows within and from the CEECs are much more complex than a straightforward westward flow towards the European Union and North America. It then goes on to analyse the important role the CEECs may play as "buffer zone" between the current EU Member states and the other countries of Southern and Eastern Europe. Finally, it reveals what the prospective enlargement of the EU implies in terms of CEECs’ migration policies on such subjects as border control, the control of flows, labour migration, family-linked migrations, refugees and asylum seekers.
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  • 18
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    ISBN: 9789264180260
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (144 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Les approches volontaires dans les politiques de l'environnement ; Analyse et évaluation
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    Keywords: Environment ; OECD ; Selbstverpflichtung ; Mitgliedsstaaten
    Abstract: Voluntary approaches are schemes whereby firms make commitments to improve their environmental performance.They cover arrangements such as public voluntary programmes, negotiated agreements or unilateral commitments. Until recently, voluntary approaches have not been subject to systematic analysis, inasmuch as, unlike taxes and tradable permits, they have not been prescribed by economic theory. Voluntary approaches were "invented" by those who devise and implement them: policy-makers, business associations, individual firms, non-governmental associations, etc. The use of voluntary approaches in environmental policy (e.g.negotiated agreements between Government and industry) is spreading and attracting growing interest in OECD countries. This book provides a systematic analysis of the different types of voluntary approaches, their economic characteristics, their role and effectiveness.
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  • 19
    ISBN: 9264082182
    Language: English , French , Multiple languages
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Radioactive waste management
    Series Statement: SourceOECD
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. u.d.T. Regulatory reviews of assessments of deep geologic repositories
    DDC: 363.728963
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    Keywords: Radioaktiver Abfall ; Endlagerung ; Geologie
    Note: Beitr. teil. engl., teilw. franz
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    ISBN: 9789264188129
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (596 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    DDC: 363.73874
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    Keywords: Environment ; Konferenzschrift 2000 ; Klimaänderung ; Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse ; Treibhauseffekt ; Klimaänderung ; Treibhauseffekt ; Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse
    Abstract: Policies to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases also have impacts on other policy goals, especially health. In some cases, these ancillary effects may be more significant than the direct greenhouse gas reduction impacts. While these relationships are generally recognised, analysis of climate policies does not systematically include them in policy design and selection. In March 2000, a workshop gathered leading edge analysts on this topic from around the world. These proceedings include analytic frameworks for ancillary effects, empirical results on the type and nature of ancillary effects, and discussion on the role of ancillary effects analysis in improved policy processes. These proceedings are a valuable reference for anyone seeking to develop integrated policies to meet a range of policy objectives simultaneously.
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    ISBN: 9789264082137
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (192 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Social sciences for a digital world: building infrastructure and databases for the future
    DDC: 025.063
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    Keywords: Sozialwissenschaft ; Datenbank ; Digitale Güter ; Informationstechnik ; Infrastrukturversorgung ; OECD-Staaten ; Social sciences Data processing ; Social sciences Research ; Social surveys OECD countries ; Science and Technology ; Konferenzschrift 1999 ; Sozialwissenschaften ; Wissenschaftsentwicklung ; Informationsgesellschaft
    Abstract: This book provides high-level experts’ visions of how the information and communication technologies are providing exciting new research opportunities in the social sciences. It looks at the related infrastructure requirements, particularly at the international level, and highlights some of the barriers to the pervasive use of infrastructure. The book tackles complex questions such as developing infrastructure investments, disseminating best policy practices, developing new surveys - including a global social survey - and sharing research and information resources. It contributes to a better understanding of how policy reform could enhance the impact of the social sciences on efforts to solve global societal problems.
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    ISBN: 9264181113
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Environment
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. u.d.T. International environmental issues and the OECD 1950 - 2000
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    Keywords: OECD ; Umweltpolitik ; Geschichte 1950-2000
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    ISBN: 9789264180185
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (272 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Réduire les subventions pour améliorer l'environnement ; Partie III; Études de cas
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Réduire les subventions pour améliorer l'environnement : Partie III: Études de cas
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    Keywords: Environment ; Umweltpolitik ; Subventionsabbau
    Abstract: Substantial amounts of money continue to be spent in OECD countries on measures to support agriculture, energy, transportation and industrial activities. Many of these support measures encourage the emission of environmentally harmful pollutants, the generation of waste, and the excessive use of natural resources; and they constitute a large drain on government budgets. In addition, much of the money spent on support may not reach the intended recipients as it can leak away to other sectors of the economy instead. As such, it is likely that the reform or removal of these subsidies could lead to "win-win" benefits through increased economic efficiency, reduced government spending and improved environmental quality. This publication compiles eight case studies undertaken as part of an OECD study on how economic support measures actually affect the economy and, as a result, the environment. These case studies analyse the effects of particular support schemes and/or the possibilities for their reform. The objective is to further develop understanding of how the combination of the particular elements of a support scheme, the sector it is applied in, and other factors impact on the environment. A wide range of sectors are examined, including agriculture, energy, transport, industry, and metals production.
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    ISBN: 9789264181182
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (256 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
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    Keywords: Environment ; Umweltschutz ; Umweltzertifikat
    Abstract: The use of tradable permit systems for the protection of the environment is attracting growing interest in many countries and on the international scene. While the United States’ practice has been extensively analysed, relatively little is known of experiments in other countries. This book reviews the issues related to the implementation of domestic tradable permits systems in different areas (air, water, land) and in several OECD countries. It addresses key questions such as : what lessons can be drawn from existing experience? Why has the introduction of tradable permits failed in some instances? How can tradable permits be combined with other policy instruments such as taxes? What are the competitiveness implications of tradable permit systems? Not only should the lessons drawn from existing experience help the further use of domestic systems, it should also provide helpful insights for the possible implementation of tradable permits at the international level, in particular for managing greenhouse gases.
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    ISBN: 9789264188488
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (292 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Emission baselines
    DDC: 363.738/74526
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    Keywords: Umweltbelastung ; Klimawandel ; Umweltmanagement ; Umweltstandard ; Normbefolgung ; Welt ; OECD-Staaten ; Electricity Environmental aspects ; Greenhouse gas mitigation ; Greenhouse gases ; Iron industry and trade Environmental aspects ; Steel industry and trade Environmental aspects ; Energy ; Environment ; Emissionsverringerung ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Internationaler Vergleich
    Abstract: Climate change is one of the key challenges facing the international community. The world’s industrial countries and those with economies in transition have, under the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, collectively agreed sharp limitations of their greenhouse gas emissions. Innovative provisions in this Protocol offer potentially cost-effective ways to meet these pledges. They allow investors - nations, as well as companies - to credit emission reductions they accomplish in foreign countries against their own commitments. The two schemes, Joint Implementation and the Clean Development Mechanism, will encourage investment in climate-friendly projects worldwide, especially in developing countries. So far, however, no detailed rules have been adopted to govern the new mechanisms or to evaluate just how many emission credits a particular project should generate. Rigorous methodological analysis is required before any decision can be taken. This book provides that analysis, examining issues in the development of emission baselines in four key sectors: electricity; cement; energy efficiency; and iron and steel. This book moves the debate from the theoretical to the practical. It provides insights on how to develop credible, workable and transparent baselines from which to quantify the mitigation effects of projects initiated under the "Kyoto mechanisms". In so doing, it sails uncharted waters. It attempts, indeed, to "estimate the unknown".
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264171312
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (141 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Voluntary Approaches for Environmental Policy : An Assessment
    DDC: 333.7
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; OECD ; Selbstverpflichtung ; Mitgliedsstaaten
    Abstract: Voluntary approaches are schemes whereby firms make commitments to improve their environmental performance.They cover arrangements such as public voluntary programmes, negotiated agreements or unilateral commitments. Until recently, voluntary approaches have not been subject to systematic analysis, inasmuch as, unlike taxes and tradable permits, they have not been prescribed by economic theory. Voluntary approaches were "invented" by those who devise and implement them: policy-makers, business associations, individual firms, non-governmental associations, etc. The use of voluntary ap
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Table of Contents; Executive Summary; Chapter 1. The Economic Analysis of Voluntary Approaches; Chapter 2. Empirical Evidence of the Use of Voluntary Approaches in OECD Countries; Chapter 3. Towards an Evaluation of Voluntary Approaches; Chapter 4. Conclusions and Recommendations; References;
    Note: Description based upon print version of record
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