(Ebook) Costs of Inaction on Key Environmental Challenges by OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ISBN 9264045775

(Ebook) Costs of Inaction on Key Environmental Challenges by OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ISBN 9264045775

Countries today face numerous environmental policy challenges, such as climate change, air and water pollution, natural-resource management, natural disasters and environment-related hazards. The costs of not responding to them can be considerable, in some cases representing a significant drag on OECD economies.  This report provides introductory perspectives on the costs of inaction and discusses some of the future problems likely to be encountered in this very complex area.Table of Content :List of AcroymnsExecutive SummaryChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Costs of Inaction with Respect to Air and Water PollutionChapter 3. Costs of Inaction with Respect to Climate ChangeChapter 4. Cost of Inaction wiht Respect to Environment-Related Industrial Accidents and Natural DisastersChapter 5. Costs of Inaction with Respect to Natural Resource ManagementChapter 6. Summary and Conclusions