The OECD — the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development — is a forum where many of the world’s leading democracies compare notes, share data, and shape policies that influence daily life far beyond their borders. Best known for its deep dives into education, taxation, trade, environmental policy and economic trends, the OECD has become a global reference point for governments trying to navigate complex, connected challenges.
For Green Prophet readers, the OECD’s work matters because it highlights how climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, food systems, and economic growth all intersect. Its reports often reveal the hidden trade-offs behind renewable energy, land use, and global supply chains — and the opportunities for smarter, fairer, more sustainable policy. While it doesn’t dictate what countries must do, the OECD offers evidence-rich guidance that helps decision-makers avoid costly mistakes and design strategies that protect people, economies, and the planet.
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States.
Overall, links between climate change and biodiversity are relatively well covered in national strategies, but the relationships involving pollution — including how climate and biodiversity pressures heighten pollution risks — are often missing. Policies designed to explicitly manage trade-offs, especially around pollution, remain limited.
A growing body of research shows a split down gender lines when we make environmental choices. Men may be from Mars, but women are the greener creatures, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Women in industrialized countries buy most of the eco-friendly household products. Women also load up on organic foods. […]
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Before calling its tourism industry sustainable, Israel should first solve its Dead Sea problem. When Israel was invited to join the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) earlier this year, dissident voices condemned the move, citing its dubious human rights record. Israel’s contribution to science and technology sealed its inclusion in this elite group […]
The OECD rules will ensure that polluters absorb the costs of pollution, so that consumers will be encouraged to purchase products that are cheaper and cleaner. Also, companies that have poor environmental standards will no longer receive incentives or subsidies.