- Are you interested in blogging from a high-profile international conference “The Great Transformation – Greening the Economy”, from 28-29 May 2010 on climate change and the economy, and take a look behind the scenes? For this event we are offering three blogger scholarships! more»
Where’s the Money? The Status of Climate Finance Post-Copenhagen – - When the dust settled after the near failure of the UNFCCC climate talks in Copenhagen, the issue of climate finance seemed strangely to have been one of the few areas, where despite all procedural and political misgivings, real progress was made. more»
Failure or Opportunity? – - From a sheer climate protection perspective, various experts claim that the outcome of the Copenhagen climate conference has been a failure. Two months after the Copenhagen climate summit, this paper sheds some light on the different regional and national evaluations of the conference and analyzes how perceptions on the outcome of the conference vary between key countries and regions. more»
Global Climate Politics in the Congo Basin - Opportunity or High-risk Gamble? – - The destruction of tropical forests contributes between percent of the greenhouse gases generated by human activity. Donor governments consider Congo Basin countries to be prime candidates for REDD (UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries), and national governments in the region are eager to seize the opportunity. more»
Substance or Greenwash Show? - Briefing Paper for the Climate Summit in Copenhagen – - A few days before the Climate Summit in Copenhagen it is still not clear how much substance, and how much show there will be. The Briefing Paper identifies main dangers for a Greenwash agreement in Copenhagen and provides background information about the conference topics. more»
Green Solutions to the Auto Crisis - From Auto Makers to Mobility Service Providers – - The current automotive crisis is not merely the result of an economic downturn, but has revealed structural flaws within the industry itself. This strategy paper analyzes the current crisis and outlines a vision of the “mobility products of the future”. more»
Eni´s Investment in Tar Sands and Palm Oil in the Congo Basin – - Eni, formerly the Italian state oil company, is undertaking a new multi-billion dollar investment in Congo in developing tar sands, oil palm for food and bio-diesel and gas-fuelled electricity. Such investments have been heavily criticized for causing social and environmental damage, both locally and globally. The actual study gives background information about the plans. mehr»
Climate and Trade - Why Climate Change Calls for Fundamental Reforms in World Trade Policies – - For too long the international climate and trade policies have pursued conflicting objectives. It is high time to confront both policies, so Tilman Santarius, in his study, published by the German NGO Forum on Environment and Development in Bonn and the Heinrich Böll Foundation. more»
On the Road to Copenhagen – From December 7 to 18, 2009 the next climate summit will take place. With this dossier the Heinrich Böll Foundation presents its latest international publications and events, and provides background information on other stakeholders and fora. more»
Climate Change not at the Top of Thailand's National Agenda – - Climate change is not at the top of Thailand’s national agenda. So far, changes in policy not been made to prevent climate change but in order to economise. Yet, there are hopeful developments at a grass roots level. more»
Eni's New Investment in Tar Sands and Palm Oil in the Congo Basin – - Eni's plannned exploitation of tar sands and palm oil in the Republic of Congo poses huge risks for one of world’s poorest countries and will worsen runaway climate change. G8 Civil society groups and their African partners are critizising, that the project contradicts G8 climate Policy under Italian Presidency. more»
ERENE - European Community for Renewable Energy – - Climate protection and a secure energy supply both are questions of our future. The European Union must set itself ambitious goals if it wants to maintain its political dynamic. A feasibility study by Michaele Schreyer and Lutz Mez in collaboration with David Jacobs. more»
Climate Change and Energy as Security Threats – - In the coming years, NATO will surely respond to international crises. Yet, NATO’s strategy should also take into account the two dominant security threats currently shaping the state of the planet: global climate change and energy security. more»
Dealing with the Financial and Climate Crises – - Policymakers must make sure that the restructuring of the financial system lays the ground for an ecological transformation. This, in turn, will stimulate the economy. To secure its international competitiveness Europe needs to retain its leadership in energy efficiency and green collar industries. more»
Green Power on the Rise: The Future of Renewable Energy Policy in the United States – - The future of U.S. renewable energy policy depends on the next president. What are the policy scenarios for 2009 and beyond? more»
New Finance for Climate Change and the Environment – - The study analyses the numerous climate funds and the impact these funds will have on a fair, efficient, equitable and co-ordinated global response to the pressing financial needs of worldwide climate mitigation and adaption efforts. more»
The Next Big Project for the EU is Energy – - The global energy system is undergoing a structural crisis. At its heart lies the need to restrain climatic change while at the same time dealing with energy security in an era of rapidly growing demand. more»
Transitioning to Renewable Energy – - mehr»
A Brief, Adequacy and Equity-Based Evaluation of Some Prominent Climate Policy Frameworks and Proposals – - While the climate debate is raging, the climate negotiations themselves are barely moving. Finger pointing seems to be the name of the game, with each negotiating bloc focused on passing the bill for solving the climate crisis onto the others. The process as a whole is in impasse, and it’s time to admit it, as it’s time to admit that disagreements about fairness and equity are at the centre of the impasse. mehr»
Global Greens 2008: Greens gather at a world congress in Brazil – Over 500 delegates from all world continents gathered at São Paulo for the Global Greens conference from May 1st to 4th, 2008. The conference focused on political, social, economic and ecological aspects of the climate crisis. The Heinrich Böll Foundation hosted two events within the conference programme. more»
Nuclear Power - Myth and Reality – - A series of papers on nuclear energy written by an international team of experts - published by the Johannesburg Office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation. more»
The Risk and Prospects of Nuclear Power – - The deep divide over nuclear power is nearly as old as its commercial use. - But the "accident-proof" reactor has remained an unfulfilled promise now for decades. more»
Nuclear Reactor Hazards – - A report based on Greenpeace International’s report "Nuclear Reactor Hazards, Ongoing Dangers of Operating Nuclear Technology in the 21st Century," published in April 2005. more»
Nuclear Fuel Cycle – - The use of nuclear energy involves the work of several very different industrial plants. Each of these plant types has a specific hazardous potential.
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Nuclear Energy and Proliferation – - Any civilian nuclear fuel cycle and especially some of the elements thereof confront the world with certain security-related risks. Nuclear materials, nuclear know-how, and technology can be proliferated. more»
The Economics of Nuclear Power – - The severe challenge posed by the need to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases has led to renewed interest in the construction of new nuclear power plants. The objective of this paper is to identify the key economic parameters commenting on their determining factors and to review the assumptions of main forecasts from the past five years to identify how and why these forecasts differ. more»
Nuclear Energy and Climate Change – - We firmly believe that nuclear energy is no answer to climate change. We therefore present this 6th Nuclear Issues Paper as a contribution to the public debate on adequate responses to climate change and on the future of nuclear energy. more»
Africa Speaks up on Climate Change – - Africa is the continent that will be hit hardest by climate change. Unpredictable rains and floods, prolonged droughts, subsequent crop failures, and rapid desertification have already begun to change the face of our continent. Africa’s poor will be particularly hit by rising temperatures. more»
Demanding Climate Justice – - Interview with Negusu Aklilu, co-ordinator of the Ethiopian Forum for Environment, editor-in-chief of “AKIRMA: a Magazine on Environment and Development“, and one of the primary signatories of the appeal Africa Speaks up on Climate Change. more»
