Green Economy

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Introduction

Ecological Transformation

Financial crisis, climate change, resource scarcity, poverty and social injustice leave us with no doubt: we have to change course. This includes a different, green economy. We need a social and ecological transformation that respects planetary limits and protects human rights. The path towards change is one of investigation. Different concepts and ideas exist – from a Green New Deal or a Commons-based economy to a post-growth society.

Against this backdrop, we are analyzing and following the current debates worldwide on the “Green Economy”. We are convinced that we can succeed if the transformation is ecological, socially just, gender-equitable and democratic.

Higher Environmental Taxes as Solution to the Economic and Financial Crisis

December 11, 2012 - The EU countries affected by the crisis find themselves in a dilemma. They have to ensure economic growth and employment while, at the same time, they need to reduce costs and save money through higher taxes. A new survey indicates: environmental taxes are the most effective tool in this context – and simultaneously conserve resources.
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Policy paper

Biomassters Battle to Control the Green Economy

- June 12, 2012 - At Rio+20, the concept of the "green economy" focuses on industrial production from biomass as one way to overcome fossil fuel dependency. The push for a bio-based economy comes with a call for market-based mechanisms for the financialization of the Earth’s natural processes, re-branded as ‘ecosystem services’, which also encourage land and water grabs. etc Group and Heinrich Boell Foundation more»

Protests for Social Justice: A Green New Deal for Israel?

- August 17, 2011 - During the ongoing housing protests in Israel, the Green Movement just released the first draft of a Green New Deal. Two chairpersons of the Green Movement link their economic plan with the currrent protests for social justice. Alon Tal and Racheli Tedhar Kener more»

Policy Brief

Design challenges for the Green Climate Fund

- January 18, 2011 - One of the achievements of the UNFCCC negotiations in Cancun was the decision to establish a Green Climate Fund (GCF). This paper highlights design issues of the Fund and describes their implications. Neil Bird, Jessica Brown and Liane Schalatek more»

Conference Summary: The Great Transformation - Greening the Economy

- July 5, 2010 - This conference report summarizes the key debates of the two-day conference "The Great Transformation - Greening the Economy". Additionally audio recordings of all sessions are available as well as video recordings of several key notes. more»

International Conference

The Great Transformation – Greening the Economy

- May 20, 2010 - The international conference deals with the political framework, regulatory instruments, as well as leading technologies, key projects and new alliances for the economic-ecologic turnaround. On May, 28-29 a live-stream will be available. more»

Is a Successful Ecological Turnaround of Capitalism Possible?

- October 8, 2008 - The ecological transformation of the market economy can not be achieved with a solely top-down approach. To deliver it has to be counter-balanced by a bottom-up ecological dynamic, one that includes eco-farmers and high-tech companies, inventors and investors, environmental organisations and enlightened consumers. By Ralf Fücks and Kristina Steenbock more»

Magazine

Green New Deal

- July 17, 2009 - The monstrous sums governments spend to boost the economy must be used to create a sustainable economy and society. This appeal is not just directed at governments and parliaments. We need a great social awakening in order to reform capitalism and improve the world. more»

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Publication Series Ecology, Volume 3

Toward a Transatlantic Green New Deal

- July 20, 2009 - The grave financial and economic crisis that broke into full view in the fall of 2008 has dominated headlines and politics. The imagery of a Green New Deal is important in that it suggests an ambitious approach predicated on the need for strong government action and a decisive break with old policies. more»

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Cover: Gruppenfoto, 12 Personen stehen auf einer Treppe

Publication

The Class of 2009: Green Visions for Europe

- March 11, 2010 - To the surprise of many opinion pollsters and political commentators it became clear late in the evening of 7 June 2009 that the real winners in the European elections were the Greens. They were the only political group in the European Parliament that had managed to increase their number of seats. Few would have forecast this even a few days before. The European Union office of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung has invited eleven new Green Members of the European Parliament from five different countries to write about their ambitions for Europe. What are the goals of the new Greens and how do they want to achieve them? more»

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more about "Green Economy"»

15.5.	Sicherheitspolitik im Wandel - Beweist Syrien das Ende des Prinzips der Schutzverantwortung? Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Berlin
17.5.	„Footprints of my Other“ - Filmabend und Diskussion - Filmreihe “Her Stories - Filmmakers with African Roots”
21.5.	Understanding Pakistan: Media in the political process – a fourth power in the state? - Lecture Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Berlin
31.5.	Ungarn 2014 - Herausforderungen für die demokratische Opposition Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Berlin
3.6.	Understanding Pakistan: Educating the youth - financial burden or future potential? - Lecture Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Berlin
11.6.	„Green Lecture“ mit Michael T. Klare: Die Welt im Rohstoffrausch - Was bleibt übrig? - Internationale Vortragsreihe zu Zukunftsfähigkeit, nachhaltiger Entwicklung und Ressourcengerechtigkeit Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Berlin
13.6.	Kurzfilme von Afro-Europäischen Fimemacherinnen - Filmreihe “Her Stories - Filmmakers with African Roots”
20./21. 6.	High-Tech-Kriege - 14. Außenpolitische Jahrestagung - Herausforderungen für Frieden und Sicherheit in Zeiten von Drohnen, Robotern und digitaler Kriegführung Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Berlin
20./21. 6.	High-Tech Wars - 14th Annual Foreign Policy Conference - Challenges to peace and security in times of drones, robots and digital warfare Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Berlin
1.- 11.9.	Chicago - Hamburgs Partnerstadt in den USA

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