This is the final report of the OECD's "Eco-Efficiency Project". The report brings together case studies presented by member countries, a review of the relevant secondary literature, and an empirical analysis of the relationship between firms, management systems, and environmental performance. Summary During the last few years OECD countries have witnessed an increased awareness on the part of ...

Views of nature are part of human world views, and take part in defining the way people perceive themselves in relation to the natural environment, i.e. views of nature influence their environmental ethics. It is hypothesised in this paper that a deep emotional bond with nature positively influences a person’s environmental awareness. The thesis investigates if this hypothesis can be maintained...