Böll.Thema 2/2023: Cursed Treasures The worldwide demand for raw materials and its impact on both humanity and the environment. In this edition of the Böll.Thema magazine, we aim to deliver insights into emerging trends in resource extraction, associated challenges, and, most importantly, the prospects for transformation.
The Pretoria Agreement for Tigray: One Year After Analysis The war between Ethiopia's government and the People's Liberation Front of Tigray has ended, but a stable peace has not yet been achieved. By Yakob Yatene Aylate
Latin America: Three ways to understand the situation of transgender persons Analysis The most common factors that increase inequality, violence and lack of opportunity for trans people in the region include barriers to accessing the health system and a lack of laws that recognise their identity in official documents, as well as police and military violence and an increase in hate speech and misinformation. By Lina Cuellar
Info Hub Plastic Our curated information hub provides well-researched publications, websites, and media on various aspects of the plastic crisis.
Southeast Asian Perspectives on the Operationalization of the Loss & Damage Fund Policy Brief This policy brief is an expanded version of the Submission made by the Manila Observatory to the UNFCCC Transitional Committee after a sector-wide SEA-specific workshop in Bangkok, Thailand August 2023. By Ma. Laurice Jamero, Jameela Joy Reyes, Hazel Acero, Jayvy Gamboa and Bernardine de Belen
Developing Regenerative Aquaculture in Southeast Asia Background Regenerative aquaculture is emerging as a promising solution to address the sustainability challenges faced by the aquaculture industry. Integrating Gracilaria seaweed and brackish water tilapia in pond systems in Johor, Malaysia, has shown great potential. By Adibi M. Nor