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The Marrakesh Climate Negotiations – a Mirror of a Divided World and Silent Europe

Published: 7 December 2016

Compared to COP21 where the EU had a decisive bridge-building role between developed and developing countries in leading a strong climate coalition, in Marrakesh Europe appeared silent and divided.

The Italian constitutional referendum: a victory for democracy and civil society

Published: 6 December 2016

Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi decided to stake everything on the referendum: his personal credibility and his political legitimacy. His failure leads us to the question what kind of change Renzi was actually representing.

Geoengineering is not the only answer

Published: 6 December 2016

Parties to the CBD need to send a strong message to their climate counterparts to find real solutions that work for ecosystems and people instead of offering quick technofixes.

Call for a global moratorium on gene drives

Published: 5 December 2016

Along with 160 global groups the Heinrich Böll Foundation signed the call for a global moratorium on genetically-engineered gene Drives. Support against gene drives also comes from the German government.

Power and legitimacy of the G20 in a multilateral governance system

Published: 5 December 2016

The Group of 20 (G20) is a “club” of nations with significant influence. There is a significant democratic deficit in the G20 since its decisions and actions are not governed by international law and it is not accountable to representative bodies.

Petra Kelly - A Graphic Novel

Published: 1 December 2022

Petra Kelly was a co-founder of the German Green Party and known worldwide as a champion of ecology and human rights. She was tireless, fascinating and inspiring. So it's no surprise that her ideas and initiatives live on in today's politics: in the fight against climate change, for gender justice and the global validity of human rights. This year, the Heinrich Böll Foundation celebrates her 75th birthday and commemorates her violent death 30 years ago.

“We’ll always have Paris”

Published: 1 December 2016

At the UN’s COP 22 climate conference in Marrakech, the international community closed ranks despite (or perhaps because of?) the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president.

What in the World is the Group of Twenty (G20)? – Interactive Infographics and Comparative Maps

Published: 30 November 2016

What in the world is the Group of Twenty (G20)? We have chosen eight indicators to present the most important economic, social, and environmental data and created seven maps and graphics that present this comparison visually and at a glance.

The plan for a better world: The G20 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Published: 30 November 2016

Heads of state and government of all UN member states negotiated in the most comprehensive consultation process of the UN’s history so far, about the most urgent questions concerning the future. 17 goals of the "Agenda 2030" shall be implemented by 2030.

Macroeconomics and Sovereign Debt

Published: 30 November 2016

When a government takes on more public debt than it can service, there are serious consequences. Besides cuts in public budgets one country’s over-indebtedness can have spillover effects on regional or even global markets, as we saw in the recent Greek financial crisis.

Energy Sustainability

Published: 30 November 2016

The endorsement of the Paris Agreement at the Chinese G20 was clearly a step forward for energy sustainability in the face of climate change. Still the indications of how it might be achieved is limited in scope.

Green finance and climate finance

Published: 30 November 2016

The G20 uses the term “Green Finance” as a broad umbrella term that refers to the major shift in financial flows required to support projects that benefit the environment and society by reducing pollution or tackling climate change.

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The Marrakesh Climate Negotiations – a Mirror of a Divided World and Silent Europe

The Italian constitutional referendum: a victory for democracy and civil society

Geoengineering is not the only answer

Call for a global moratorium on gene drives

Power and legitimacy of the G20 in a multilateral governance system

Petra Kelly - A Graphic Novel

“We’ll always have Paris”

What in the World is the Group of Twenty (G20)? – Interactive Infographics and Comparative Maps

The plan for a better world: The G20 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Macroeconomics and Sovereign Debt

Energy Sustainability

Green finance and climate finance

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