Demand-side policy measures for environmental sustainability
The consumption of products, services and transportation has significant environmental
consequences and account for the majority of global greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile,
demand-side policy measures have the potential to reduce the environmental footprint
of these activities by up to 40-70%. This Policy Paper draws on the OECD’s recent
household survey on environmental policy and behavioural change to provide insights
and policy recommendations for specific measures that can encourage more sustainable
household consumption of energy, transport and food as well as more sustainable waste
practices. The report was prepared in support of Japan’s 2023 G7 presidency.
Available from May 17, 2024
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