The New Delhi Office focus is on ecology, democracy and international relations.
The New Delhi office's work focuses on ecology, democracy and international relations.
Since 2002, the office in New Delhi has been coordinating the work of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in India. Together with partners from local civil society, academia and think tanks, the Foundation is committed to promoting informed, open dialogue in and with India on key socio-political issues. Its focus is on ecology, democracy and international relations.
India has been experiencing remarkable economic growth for years and the rise of a dynamic middle class. Advances such as the expansion of digital infrastructure and access to digital services are opening up new opportunities for participation and development. At the same time, the world's most populous country faces profound structural challenges, ranging from social inequalities and infrastructure bottlenecks to tensions along religious lines. A key task is to couple economic progress with social justice and the responsible use of natural resources for long-term sustainable development.
The Heinrich Böll Foundation therefore promotes discussions on alternative development approaches and supports public dialogue on the social-ecological transformation – for example in the context of the energy transition. At the regional level, our partners strengthen debates on the protection of biodiversity, climate and water resources.
Another focus is on supporting initiatives that promote a pluralistic and inclusive society. Partner organisations document communal conflicts, analyse political polarisation and create spaces for interreligious dialogue. The foundation also works on issues of sexual and bodily rights for marginalised groups.
Against the backdrop of a changing global order, the Heinrich Böll Foundation is tracking India's emerging geopolitical role with in-depth analysis. The goal is to promote informed perspectives and foster international dialogue.
Opened in:
2002
Head of Office:
Jochen Luckscheiter
Contact:
Heinrich Böll Stiftung/ Foundation
C - 20, (1st Floor)
Qutub Institutional Area
New Delhi - 110 016
India
Fon: +91-11-26 85 44 05
Fax: +91-11-26 96 28 40
E-Mail: Jochen.Luckscheiter@in.boell.org