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OECD finds pollution links receive less attention in climate and biodiversity plans

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10 Nov 2026, 8:03 pm IST1 min read

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National climate and biodiversity documents from ten countries, including India, paid less attention to how pollution interacts with both issues than to how climate change and biodiversity loss affect each other, the OECD reported on November 10. [evidence-1]

The brief says plans often focus on measures that help meet several goals and give less attention to possible costs. For example, expanding wind and solar power can reduce emissions while putting pressure on habitats and creating waste when equipment reaches the end of its useful life. [evidence-1]

The OECD cites urban greening in India as an example of a measure intended to absorb more carbon and improve air quality. [evidence-1]

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