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Environment: Is shipping finally coming on board on climate change?
2 February 2018 Trade is on the rise again globally, and ships are back trawling our seas, connecting places and people. But ships don’t just drive trade, they unfortunately contribute to climate change too. In fact, global shipping is responsible for about 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and these are projected to rise by between 50% and 250% by 2050.
Read moreDevelopment: Making blended finance work
2 February 2018 More resources must be mobilised to end extreme poverty and mitigate the effects of climate change, and for this a mix of different forms of capital may be needed. But while this so-called blended finance is emerging as a popular solution to help meet the Sustainable Development Goals, there are risks to be careful about.
Read moreTax: More countries sign landmark global tax agreement
25 January 2018 The fight against tax evasion is gaining further momentum as Barbados, Côte d’Ivoire, Jamaica, Malaysia, Panama and Tunisia signed the BEPS Multilateral Convention on 24 January, bringing the total number of signatories to 78. The Convention strengthens existing tax treaties and reduces opportunities for tax avoidance by multinational enterprises.
Read moreEnvironment: Major flood risk in Paris and Seine basin requires better management
24 January 2018 With the River Seine rising again, Paris must streamline governance and financing to deal with floods. Action to prevent major flooding in the French capital and surrounding region has improved markedly, but urban and territorial planning still needs to be better adapted and long-term funding clarified, a new OECD report says.
Read moreAgriculture: Rice and risks in the Mekong River Delta
17 January 2018 The wet and verdant expanse of the Mekong Delta’s rivers and farms is a veritable rice bowl for the world. But the natural wealth of the great delta belies serious risks which people living in this fragile, low-lying ecosystem now face.
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How’s life? 2017: Measuring Well-being
Fault lines run through our society, with divisions by income, age, where you were born, your gender and your education all affecting well-being and opportunities. The OECD’s latest How’s Life? report takes a close look at these challenges.
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Planting better forests for a changing future
Forests are essential for fighting climate change, but planting and managing them is not as easy as it might sound, as the OECD Forest Scheme shows. Watch the video.
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