OECD Environmental Performance Review of Chile 2023 - Review process

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF CHILE 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS Since 1992, the OECD has conducted more than 100 Environmental Performance Reviews (EPRs).

All OECD countries have been reviewed at least three times. Chile has conducted two EPRs in 2016 and 2005. The third EPR is currently ongoing.

PEER PRESSURE Encourage performance improvement and policy reforms through benchmarking and cross-country comparison.

GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY Spark national debate on environmental goals and how to best achieve them.

POLICY DIALOGUE Encourage peer learning through the exchange of best practices.

The EPRs encourage gradual convergence towards the best performing countries.

PEER REVIEWS Peer reviews, where each country’s policy is examined by fellow members on an equal basis, have been used at the OECD for more than 50 years. Chile’s economic, fiscal, social and environmental performance has also been analysed in many sectoral studies and territorial reviews.

PEER REVIEWS

SECTORAL ANALYSES

TERRITORIAL REVIEWS

The OECD promotes a whole-of-government approach drawing on a broad range of expertise.

CHILE’S REVIEW The 2024 Environmental Performance Review of Chile assesses the country’s progress towards sustainable development and green growth, with a focus on water management and policies. It evaluates the Chile’s trackrecord against its national and international environmental objectives.

ANALYSIS Provide an independent, facts-based analysis of the Chile’s environmental performance

BENCHMARKING Provide cross-country comparisons. How does Chile perform compared to other OECD countries?

BEST PRACTICES & LESSONS LEARNT Identify success stories, good practices and challenges. How could good practices be scaled up? What lessons can be learned from other countries or regions?

The review provides targeted policy recommendations.

KEY ANALYTICAL QUESTIONS

OBJECTIVES

ACTIONS

RESULTS

INTENTIONS

Have they been clearly defined? Are they based on an analysis of costs and benefits? Are they measurable?

What has been done to reach the objectives?

Was it the most efficient and effective way to get there?

Do results match expectations? If yes, what are the drivers of success? If not, what obstacles should be overcome?

What are the plans to achieve the objectives?

If results are not satisfactory, what actions are planned to correct the trajectory?

Within the context of the Chile’s historical environmental record, natural resource endowment, economic and social conditions and in comparison with other countries.

CONTENT ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATIONS Main findings and policy recommendations in each area covered by the review

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

Towards sustainable development

Water management and policies

The first chapter is common across all reports. It includes a summary of key trends and an assessment of the environmental effectiveness and economic efficiency of the policy mix, including fiscal and economic instruments, regulatory and voluntary instruments.

This topic was selected by the Chile’s authorities in consultation with the OECD Secretariat.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO IMPLEMENT 2016 REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESULTS ACHIEVED

Flexible content responding to specific needs Tailored and targeted policy recommendations Access to data

ENVIRONMENTAL TRENDS

Climate change Air quality Waste management and circular economy Biodiversity

The review provides an overview of key environmental trends and of Chile’s progress towards achieving its main environmental targets.

GREEN, INCLUSIVE GROWTH POLICY MIX & COHERENCE

How does Chile mobilise investment for a green, low-carbon and circular economy?

How green is Chile’s tax system? Are there subsidies and incentives that are harmful to the environment?

How well do businesses comply with environmental regulations?

Are objectives clearly defined?

How does Chile measure progress in aligned policymaking?

Which are the trade-offs and synergies between environmental, economic and social goals and policies?

The review identifies opportunities for improving policy implementation, effectiveness and coherence.

WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLICIES This thematic chapter assesses the Chile’s progress towards sustainable water management. It includes a systematic analysis of the Chile’s institutional framework and policies for water management and the delivery of water supply and sanitation services.

How effective are the policies in place in ensuring sustainable management of water resources?

How well does Chile performance in delivering water supply and sanitation services to its population?

How could Chile ensure sustainable water management in the context of climate change?

What regulations and economic instruments could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of water management?

The review provides targeted advice and good practices for sustainable water management.

TIMELINE Review mission to Santiago

Policy mission (virtual) to discuss draft findings and recommendations at high level Meeting with OECD countries to discuss Chile’s review

Preparatory phase: information collection

LAUNCH

April & May

27-30

10

23

7

2023

June

Nov

Jan 2024

Mar

VIRTUAL REVIEW MISSION 27-30 June 2023 The OECD review team will meet virtually with government and non-government stakeholders for an open dialogue and discussion on Chile’s environmental performance since the last EPR. This will complement collected information and provide the basis for the drafting of the review.

What has worked well and why? What has not worked so well and why? What are priority areas for improvement?

What lessons can be learned for the future?

What do the national and local governments, businesses and civil society need to do to improve Chile’s environmental performance?

The review mission will gather examples of success stories, best practices, challenges and identify potential recommendations.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Departments and agencies in charge of environmental policymaking and implementation

Central government

Regional government Other departments and agencies Local government Business organisations

Trade unions

Environmental NGOs

Independent experts

The review draws on a large variety of information sources and diversity of viewpoints.

OECD REVIEW TEAM OECD Secretariat

Israel

Nathalie Girouard Head of Division, ENV/EPI Strategic Oversight

Kathleen Dominique EPR Team Lead & Chile EPR Co-Ordinator Chapter 2. Water Sho Yamasaki Junior Policy Analyst Chapter 1. Towards sustainable development Adelaida Rojas Lleras Data analyst Chapter 1. Towards sustainable development Lydia Servant Assistant CONTACTS kathleen.dominique@oecd.org

Spain

lydia.servant@oecd.org