OECD - OCDE

Current emissions reduction targets are still falling short of the 1.5°C goal established by the Paris Agreement, reminding us of the urgent need for stronger action. The upcoming round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), national climate action plans by each country under the Paris Agreement, represents a pivotal opportunity to close this gap and drive meaningful progress toward climate commitments. #OECDIPAC provides key data & metrics to assess countries’ progress towards net-zero goals. During #COP29, learn more: https://oe.cd/ipac-2024 | #OECDatCOP29 | OECD Environment | Rodrigo Pizarro Gariazzo

New data from the OECD and IEA show that the fiscal cost of government support measures for fossil fuels fell significantly in 2023, dropping from USD 1.6 trillion in 2022 to USD 1.1 trillion, as energy prices eased from 2022's record highs. However, many measures supporting fossil fuel production and consumption remain in place and, in some cases, have increased. The fiscal cost of these measures, along with implicit support for fossil fuels thus remains elevated compared to its historical average. This underscores the importance of aligning policy actions with international commitments to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies and accelerate the transition to a greener, more sustainable future. Read the full analysis: https://brnw.ch/21wOQWa | #OECDatCOP29

The average level of tax revenues across OECD countries was largely unchanged in 2023 as governments sought to ease cost-of-living pressures. Out now: Revenue Statistics and Consumption Tax Trends 2024 This year’s edition of Revenue Statistics presents a special feature on health taxes, which are increasingly common across OECD countries as mechanisms both to generate revenues and improve health outcomes by reducing consumption of harmful products. Consumption Tax Trends 2024 shows, among key findings, that most OECD countries have implemented reforms to ensure that Value Added Tax (VAT) is effectively collected on online sales in line with OECD standards, ensuring a level playing field between bricks-and-mortar businesses and online merchants. Press release ?? https://brnw.ch/21wOQ4I Revenue Statistics 2024 ?? https://brnw.ch/21wOQ4H Consumption Tax Trends 2024 ?? https://brnw.ch/21wOQ4J #RevStats | OECD Tax

How are gender equality and climate change connected? Women are often the hardest hit by the impacts of climate change, yet they’re also powerful agents of change in driving resilience, adaptation and sustainable solutions. A just climate transition isn’t possible without gender equality. Today’s theme at #COP29 is Gender Equality. Find out more about the OECD’s work in this area ?? https://brnw.ch/21wO6h5 #OECDatCOP29 #SIGI OECD Development OECD Environment

How can policymakers create better opportunities for young people worldwide? Join us online or in Maia, Portugal, on November 26 for the launch of the new OECD Youth Toolkit. This Toolkit offers practical advice for countries to create and implement policies that tackle the unique challenges young people face today. At the launch event, policymakers, young people, civil society, and experts will come together to discuss policies and practices from OECD countries. The goal is to inspire and encourage innovation and reform in governments and beyond. Register here: https://bit.ly/4hEomLJ | #OECD4Youth

Over 36% of urban workers are affected by #GenerativeAI, compared to 21% of workers in rural areas. Join Secretary General Mathias Cormann for the launch of Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2024 and learn more about the impacts of Generative AI on jobs across OECD regions. Watch live on 28 November, 15:30 CET: https://oe.cd/5Nk | #GoLocal

What is e-waste and why does it matter? E-waste refers to discarded electrical and electronic equipment that often ends up in landfills or is incinerated. This can lead to environmental and social impacts such as air pollution, acidic and radioactive waste, and groundwater contamination. As demand for digital products grows, so does the volume of e-waste, particularly in the ICT sector. Across OECD countries, there is a significant gap between e-waste that is generated and the amount that is collected and recycled. Bridging this gap requires more than just e-waste management solutions. It necessitates a holistic approach, including the implementation of circular economy principles and sustainability by design. #AI and the Internet of Things can help rethink product design and manufacturing, extending the life of devices through predictive maintenance. Learn more about how digital technologies can help reach environmental goals in the OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024 Volume II: https://brnw.ch/21wONSY Join our #COP29 panel Towards a green and digital future:? https://brnw.ch/21wONT1 | #OECDdigital #OECDatCOP29

The OECD unemployment rate remained stable at 4.9% in September 2024. Compared to August, rates remained unchanged in 26 OECD countries, rose in 4, and fell in 2. Six OECD countries recorded an unemployment rate below 3.0%, while only Spain registered a double-digit rate. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wONdj | #OECDstats | OECD Statistics

What are the possible effects of halving food loss and waste? A 50% decrease in food loss/waste can reduce global agricultural GHG emissions by 4% and the number of undernourished people by 153 million by the year 2030. ?? https://brnw.ch/21wOMvF | #OECDatCOP29 #COP29

Congratulations to the winner of the 7th Annual Women in Tech? Global Awards Tech Diplomacy Award, Audrey Plonk??. This award recognizes a woman who excels in connecting technology with international relations. The recipient demonstrates exceptional skill in fostering global cooperation and partnerships in the tech sector. She has made notable contributions to addressing worldwide challenges through technology, enhancing digital collaboration, or advancing tech policies internationally. This individual embodies tech diplomacy, effectively navigating complex global issues to drive positive change through technological innovation. Audrey Plonk currently serves as one of the Deputy Directors of the Directorate for Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) at the OECD, where she oversees a wide range of digital policy areas. These include data governance, artificial intelligence, and online security, as well as connectivity infrastructure. Her work focuses on advancing evidence-based policy analysis and fostering international collaboration on digital transformation. From 2019 to 2023, Ms. Plonk was Head of STI’s Digital Economy Policy Division. She played a key role in leading two OECD committees and six working parties, notably organizing the 2022 Ministerial meeting and launching the Global Forum on Technology. She also contributed to the development of the OECD’s Declaration on Government Access to Personal Data Held by Private Sector Entities. Before joining the OECD, Ms. Plonk worked for more than a decade at Intel Corporation, where she led global teams in areas like AI, autonomous driving, and cybersecurity policy. She specialized in China cyber policy and advised Intel’s business units on their strategic approach in the region. Ms. Plonk holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. #WITGA24 #womenintech #womeninstem Ayumi Moore Aoki Angela Naser Layal El Radi Juliette Cettier Wafeeqa Wahid Anne BAER Tamuna Kvintradze Nyla Beth Gawel Kathryn Rose ? Melissa Slaymaker Doris Martin Maya Ayoub Marion Hegarty Zineb B. Jessica Freundt Mayra Silva Diana ?arfulea Enkhsaikhan Vicky Yuki Aizawa 愛澤友己 Erno KISS Hwalani Mabaso Nino Lortkipanidze