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Agrar-Atlas

Atlas

On 50 pages, there are numerous illustrations with data and facts about EU agriculture. The atlas is the result of European networking and aims to strengthen civil society and movements in many EU countries, thereby promoting ecological and social change in agriculture and food production.

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Dossier

The Ocean Atlas

Dossier

Overfishing, the loss of biodiversity, and an immense pollution – the seas are under stress. The Ocean Atlas 2017 delivers in more than 40 infographics and articles all the relevant data, facts and contexts.

Dossier

Geoengineering

Dossier

Our web dossier sheds light on the risks of geoengineering for human rights, indigenous and community rights, peace and democracy, food security, biodiversity and ecosystem integrity.

Democracy

International Politics

Publications

Beyond the Green: Gender and Tech in the Energy Transition

Fact Sheet

Can the energy transition be truly just without gender equality and human rights? Our new Fact Sheet explores how renewable energy initiatives can perpetuate inequalities - and how women-led solutions can drive change.

Natalia María Rubiano Rodríguez

A Safety Belt for the EU’s Capacity to Act

Policy Paper

A single member state can block EU foreign policy decisions. A targeted reform could allow willing countries to act together despite vetoes. A new analysis explores how this could work without changing the EU treaties.

Daniel Hegedüs

Agribusiness Atlas 2026

Atlas

A handful of corporations dominate our food system, setting prices, profiting from crises, and driving relentless pressure on the environment, farmers, and consumers alike. The Agribusiness Atlas 2026 traces how this concentration of power took hold, and charts the political pathways toward a fairer food system built around the common good.

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Economy & Social Issues

Ecology

Education & Culture

Africa

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The Values We Refuse to Abandon: What Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize Means for Our World

Commentary

At a time when international law is under attack, democracy is increasingly challenged and geopolitical power threatens to prevail over universal principles, the recognition of a South African human rights champion offers something profoundly important: a reason to hold on to hope.

Paula Assubuji

Asia

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As China Cools Europe, Trade Tensions Heat Up

Analysis

Chinese air conditioners kept Europe cool. At the same time, concerns over supply chain resilience are growing. The key question is no longer whether Europe should trade with China, but where economic security should take precedence over efficiency.

Byford Tsang

Latin America

The COP30 Presidency Forest Roadmap Is Out. So, What Happens Next?

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Analysis

The just-published COP30 Presidency's Forest Roadmap offers a timely opportunity to reinvigorate international cooperation on forests and build momentum towards the 2030 forest goals. The challenge now is to build on this opportunity to better align and connect existing efforts, bring underrepresented voices into decision-making, and tackle the implementation barriers.

Catalina Gonda

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Middle East & N. Africa

Africa’s Debt Crisis: Why Structural Reform Can No Longer Wait

Interview

The debt crisis in Africa continues. Economist Jason Braganza highlights unresolved structural inequalities and criticises the G7's approach. He is calling for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture and debt restructuring.

North America

Europe

AI, Data Centers, Flock Cameras: How Tech Is Shaping the 2026 Midterms

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Analysis

Technology policy is a key issue for the American public. Questions about disruptive technologies such as AI, data centers, and Flock cameras are hotly debated. But what are the political implications?

Drew Mitnick

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