Environment
OECD’s work on environment helps countries design and implement effective policies to address some of today’s major challenges like climate change, air pollution, biodiversity, and waste and water resources.
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Measuring and Monitoring the Sustainability of Tourism at Regional Level in Spain
Tourism is a cornerstone of Spain's economy and a key driver of regional development. This report presents indicators to monitor tourism sustainability in Andalusia, Catalonia, Navarra, and the Region of Valencia, building on existing frameworks and...
OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2024
The 2024 edition of OECD Tourism Trends and Policies analyses the latest tourism performance and policy trends across 50 OECD countries and partner economies. Thematic chapters provide insights on strengthening the tourism workforce and building the...
Greenhouse gas emissions mapping methodology for climate change mitigation and mitigation-relevant policy instruments
This document proposes a methodology to map policy instruments to their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission base. It seeks to support the efforts under the Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches (IFCMA) to enhance the understanding of countries’...
Fiscal and economic consequences of a net-zero transition in Spain
To meet the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, Spain will need to take further climate action in the years ahead. Enhanced policy measures, such as taxes, subsidies and standards, will have implications for the public budget and for the economy....
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Sustainable public procurement in the midst of the climate crisis
In 2015, the United Nations released the Sustainable Development Goals to help create a more sustainable and equitable world.
Statistics
OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance 2022
OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance presents indicators on individual regions and cities since the turn of the new millennium. It provides a comprehensive picture of past successes and likely challenges that regions and cities in OECD members and...
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OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What are the impacts and consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on our lives and our societies - our healthcare systems, our jobs and education, our businesses, financial markets and economies.