Publications & Documents

Better Policies for Development 2015 - Policy Coherence and Green Growth

Monetary Carbon Values in Policy Appraisal: An Overview of Current Practice and Key Issues - Environment Working Paper

Cost-benefit analyses and other quantitative appraisals are used in many countries to support decision-making in public policy, including investment projects in sectors such as transport and energy. This paper discusses the range of approaches which can be employed to value changes in carbon emissions in policy appraisalsand presents some case studies and a survey of current practice in OECD countries.

Putting the information revolution to work for water

Making sense of and communicating data requires imagination and creativity. The bolder and more ambitious we are, the better we can produce, analyse and communicate policy-relevant data to support better water policies for better lives.

OECD Inventory of Support Measures for Fossil Fuels 2015

This new OECD inventory puts the spotlight on almost 800 spending programmes and tax breaks that governments use to encourage the production or use of fossil fuels. These policies are found in both our member countries and in key emerging economies at national, state and provincial levels.

Support to fossil fuels remains high and the time is ripe for change

Government support to fossil fuel consumption and production in OECD countries and key emerging economies remains high, at USD 160-200 billion annually, according to a new OECD report. This support is hampering global efforts to curb emissions and combat climate change.

OECD work on green growth 2015-16 - Brochure

The framework of the OECD Green Growth Strategy provides a lens for looking at growth and identifying mutually reinforcing aspects of economic and environmental policy. It recognises the full value of natural capital as a factor of production along with other commodities and services. This brochure provides a detailed overview of recent work and ongoing projects on green growth at the OECD.

Agriculture and Climate Change Policy Note September 2015

Policy recommendations on agriculture and climate change mitigation and adaptation from OECD, last updated September 2015.

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Embodied in International Trade

The international transfer effect of CO2 emissions are measured using the latest OECD Input-Output Tables, Bilateral trade in goods and services, and energy statistics.

Public Goods and Externalities - Agri-environmental Policy Measures in Selected OECD Countries

Green Growth in Bangkok, Thailand