cli Blog: Carbon prices are still far too low to prevent climate change By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:59:00 GMT Pricing carbon is one of the surest policy means we know for curbing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement agreed in 2015. Has there been any progress with its implementation since then? Not enough, is the verdict of some of the world’s leading experts. Full Article
cli Governments should make better use of energy taxation to address climate change By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:00:00 GMT Taxes are effective at cutting harmful emissions from energy use, but governments could make better use of them. Greater reliance on energy taxation is needed to strengthen efforts to tackle the principal source of both greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cli Few countries are pricing carbon high enough to meet climate targets By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT Governments need to raise carbon prices much faster if they are to meet their commitments on cutting emissions and slowing the pace of climate change under the Paris Agreement, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cli Reforms in a few countries drive a decline in average OECD labour taxes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 11:00:00 GMT Income tax and social security contributions declined slightly for the average worker across the OECD in 2018, driven by major reforms in a handful of countries, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cli Myanmar pledges further investment climate reforms; welcomes OECD efforts to promote responsible investment By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:17:00 GMT Deputy Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Khin San Yee, presented her country’s ambitious efforts to improve the investment climate at meetings of the OECD Investment Committee and Advisory Group on Investment and Development from 15-17 October 2013 in Paris. Full Article
cli Jordan signs OECD agreement to strengthen investment climate By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:11:00 GMT Jordan has become the 46th country to adhere to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. This adherence bears witness to the determination that Jordan holds towards strengthening the liberalisation of investment, increasing its integration into the world economy and promoting responsible business conduct. Full Article
cli Climate change disclosure in G20 countries: Stocktaking of corporate reporting schemes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:46:00 GMT This report on climate change disclosure in G20 countries takes stock of mandatory climate change reporting schemes in G20 countries and identifies commonalities and divergences between the various schemes. Full Article
cli Climate disclosure: knowledge powers change By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:11:00 GMT Everybody is interested in the impacts of what companies are doing and the environmental practices and impacts of doing business are coming under increasing scrutiny. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría looks at how both governments and investors are ready to scale up climate disclosure and the use of climate information. Full Article
cli Ukraine signs OECD agreement to strengthen investment climate By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:31:00 GMT 27/03/2017 - Ukraine has become the 47th country to adhere to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. The Declaration commits Ukraine to provide an open and transparent environment for international investment and to encourage the positive contribution foreign investment can make to economic and social progress. Full Article
cli Taking action on climate change will boost economic growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT Integrating measures to tackle climate change into regular economic policy will have a positive impact on economic growth over the medium and long term, according to a new OECD report prepared in the context of the German Presidency of the G20. Full Article
cli Small business access to alternative finance increasing as new bank lending declines By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:00:00 GMT Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to alternative sources of financing, while new bank lending is declining in a number of countries. Many SMEs remain over-reliant on bank credit, however, and the take-up of instruments other than straight debt varies greatly from one country to another, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cli OECD urges countries to harmonise clinical trial regulations to boost medical research and save lives By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT Increasingly complex and inconsistent clinical trial regulations are causing delays, raising costs and leading to a decline in the number of international trials conducted by academics for non-commerical purposes. Full Article
cli Fossil fuel support is rising again in a threat to climate change efforts By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT Fossil-fuel subsidies are environmentally harmful, costly, and distortive. After a 3 years downward trend between 2013 and 2016, government support for fossil fuel production and use has risen again, in a threat to efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, and the transition to cleaner and cheaper energy. Full Article
cli Towards green investment policy framework: The Case of Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Infrastructure - Environment Working Paper No. 48 By dx.doi.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:18:00 GMT This report advances a “green investment policy framework” taking infrastructure investment as a starting point and looking only at climate change mitigation and adaptation. It highlights the significant opportunities and many challenges that exist today in both developed and developing countries to transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient (LCR) development through investment in both renovated and in new infrastructure. Full Article
cli Mobilising Investment in Low-Carbon, Climate Resilient Infrastructure - Environment Working Paper No. 46 By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:07:00 GMT This paper addresses several broad issues for governments aiming to encourage private sector investment in low-carbon climate resilient (LCR) infrastructure, in both developed and developing world contexts. Full Article
cli Climate financing momentum builds By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:03:00 GMT Public and private finance mobilised by developed countries for climate action in developing countries reached USD 62 billion in 2014, up from USD 52 billion in 2013 and making an average of USD 57 billion annually over the 2013-14 period, according to a new OECD study in collaboration with Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). Full Article
cli Building resilience to climate change risks at the level of cities and SMEs By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:53:00 GMT 29 October 2015, Paris - Resilient cities and SMEs are critical to reducing the economic disruption from climate-related disaster events. In the run up to COP21, these remarks by Adrian Blundell-Wignall at the AXA-UNEP-PSI Conference on Climate Resilience address the importance of building resilience to climate change risks at the level of cities and SMEs. Full Article
cli Special session on climate change and the insurance sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 09:57:00 GMT This event explored the potential contribution of the (re)insurance sector to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including: the role of the insurance sector in a climate change agreement; managing the financial risks of extreme events in a changing climate; investing in the transition to a low-carbon economy; and the role of regulators in addressing climate change risks. Full Article
cli COP21 session: Governance of institutional investments and climate change By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:07:00 GMT This OECD-UNEP COP21 session will explore whether the governance of institutional investments, including in particular any applicable fiduciary standards, adequately considers climate change-related risks and green finance opportunities, and whether guidelines may be needed in this area to support investment decision-making. Full Article
cli Finance and climate: The transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy from a financial sector perspective By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:07:00 GMT Climate change is a major political and economic challenge. This paper sketches out its relevance for the financial sector. Necessary low-carbon investments imply a significant yet manageable financing gap. Beyond capital mobilisation that has attracted most attention until now, the main challenge is ensuring a transition-consistent capital reallocation. Full Article
cli Financial instruments for managing disaster risks related to climate change By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:09:00 GMT This article addresses the potential implications of climate change for the financial management of disaster risks. It outlines the contribution of insurance to reducing the economic disruption of disaster events and policy approaches to supporting the penetration of disaster insurance coverage and the capacity of insurance markets to absorb disaster risks. Full Article
cli Small business access to alternative finance increasing as new bank lending declines By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:00:00 GMT Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to alternative sources of financing, while new bank lending is declining in a number of countries. Many SMEs remain over-reliant on bank credit, however, and the take-up of instruments other than straight debt varies greatly from one country to another, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cli OECD, UN Environment and World Bank call for a radical shift in financing for a low-carbon, climate-resilient future By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 18:00:00 GMT The OECD, UN Environment and World Bank Group today called on leaders of G20 countries to do more to enable a radical shift of investment into low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure as a way to limit the impact of climate change. Full Article
cli Towards green growth in Denmark: improving energy and climate change policies By dx.doi.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:17:00 GMT Denmark’s green growth strategy focuses on moving the energy system away from fossil fuels and investing in green technologies, while limiting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Full Article
cli Climate change policies in Germany: make ambition pay By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Germany reduced greenhouse gas emissions substantially but remains an important emitter. Ambitious targets for climate change mitigation have been fixed and a broad range of environmental measures are being implemented. Full Article
cli The declining competitiveness of French firms reflects a generalised supply-side problem By dx.doi.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:00:00 GMT This short paper analyses the decline of France’s trade balance over the past 15 years. While the loss in export market shares is comparable to that of the major OECD countries except Germany, it is one of the largest among the countries of the euro area. Full Article
cli Countries should make carbon pricing the cornerstone of climate policy, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:31:00 GMT Credible and consistent carbon pricing must be the cornerstone of government actions to tackle climate change, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cli Consequences of climate change damages for economic growth – a dynamic quantitative assessment By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:00:00 GMT This report focuses on the effects of climate change impacts on economic growth. The analysis finds that the effect of climate change impacts on annual global GDP is projected to increase over time, leading to a global GDP loss of 0.7% to 2.5% by 2060 for the most likely equilibrium climate sensitivity range. Full Article
cli Consequences of climate change damages for economic growth – a dynamic quantitative assessment By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:00:00 GMT This report focuses on the effects of climate change impacts on economic growth. The analysis finds that the effect of climate change impacts on annual global GDP is projected to increase over time, leading to a global GDP loss of 0.7% to 2.5% by 2060 for the most likely equilibrium climate sensitivity range. Full Article
cli Factors behind the decline in real long-term government bond yields By dx.doi.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:00:00 GMT This paper describes developments in real long-term interest rates in the main OECD economies and surveys their various determinants. Real long-term government bond yields declined from the 1980s to very low levels in the recent period, though they have not reached the historical lows of the 1970s. Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, December 2016 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:55:00 GMT Growth momentum picking-up in several advanced economies and strengthening in major emerging economies Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, January 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:02:00 GMT Stronger signals of growth momentum picking-up in several major OECD economies Full Article
cli The business climate has improved in Indonesia, but this is no time for complacency By oecdecoscope.wordpress.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:47:00 GMT The government has put a heavy emphasis on improving the business climate, thereby promoting a competitive, innovative and dynamic private business sector. Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, February 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:19:00 GMT Composite leading indicators continue to point to growth gaining momentum in several advanced economies Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, April 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:11:00 GMT Stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, May 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 May 2017 09:08:00 GMT Composite leading indicators point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area going forward Full Article
cli Taking action on climate change will boost economic growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT Integrating measures to tackle climate change into regular economic policy will have a positive impact on economic growth over the medium and long term, according to a new OECD report prepared in the context of the German Presidency of the G20. Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, June 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:45:00 GMT Composite leading indicators continue to point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, July 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:49:00 GMT Composite leading indicators continue to point to stable pace of expansion in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, August 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:53:00 GMT Stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, September 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:33:00 GMT Composite leading indicators continue to point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, October 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:34:00 GMT OECD CLIs point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, November 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:34:00 GMT OECD CLIs continue to point to stable growth momentum Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, December 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 09:19:00 GMT Stable growth momentum going forward in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, January 2018 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:32:00 GMT Composite leading indicators continue to point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, February 2018 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:39:00 GMT Stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, April 2018 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:37:00 GMT OECD CLIs point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, May 2018 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2018 09:37:00 GMT OECD CLIs continue to point to stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, June 2018 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:16:00 GMT Stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article
cli Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, July 2018 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:28:00 GMT Stable growth momentum in the OECD area Full Article