Nearly 40% of remote OECD regions are shrinking due to aging populations and migration to cities. AI offers potential solutions, including improved healthcare delivery, education, and personalized services, but requires support and governance to mitigate risks.
Category: Regions
From Trash to Treasure: how to generate value from our waste?
Only 9% of plastic waste is recycled in OECD countries. Transitioning to a circular economy could yield significant environmental and economic benefits, but bold policy action is needed to drive this change.
The transformation of architecture in the era of climate change
The architectural profession is undergoing a profound transformation in response to climate change, with a focus on sustainability and resilience. This shift requires strategic planning, innovative design, stringent quality control, and post-construction management.
Jeans in France: A tailored approach for SMEs and local communities
Thomas Huriez, founder of 1083 jeans, has pioneered the concept of “perma-industry,” promoting a production model that aligns with local ecosystems and emphasizes positive social and environmental impacts.
Land-Use Policies: Local Solutions for Global Challenges
What role can land use policies play in addressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and demographic shifts?
Business Statistics as Usual Will No Longer Suffice
OECD experts Rudiger Ahrend, Sandrine Kergroach, and Annabelle Mourougane look at how business statistics play a critical role in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and addressing climate challenges.
More than a makeover: How the US can make the most of new infrastructure investment
The US has a rich history of innovative infrastructure, but declining public investment has led to a backlog of repair work and decreased global rankings. OECD’s Courtenay Wheeler, Justin Chen, and Yugo Kimura explore.
Industrial regions must act now to reach climate neutrality and need extra support
With the right investment, the path to net zero will be a net positive, but some regions are doing more “heavy lifting” than others – and they need extra support and ressources to achieve their goal.