As Luxembourg plans for economic recovery, it would be a mistake to sideline the environment, said the OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría. “I would rather argue that in responding to the crisis, environment should be part of a comprehensive strategy to relaunch economic growth and to restructure the economy.” (Read the full speech).
The wealthiest country in the OECD, Luxembourg produces more CO2 per capita than any other OECD country, and more municipal waste than most. The OECD Environmental Performance Review of Luxembourg also points out that at least 40% of surface water in Luxembourg may not meet the 2015 European water target for chemical and biological quality.
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