Dossier: Fliegen Fliegen ist ein zentraler Bestandteil der globalen und vernetzten Welt. Doch die ökologischen Auswirkungen lassen sich nicht länger verdrängen. Unser Dossier bietet Daten, Fakten und Infografiken zum aktuellen Stand der technischen Entwicklungen und einen Anstoß zur politischen Debatte über die Zukunft des Fliegens.
Editorial for "Aloft - An Inflight Review" Flying is a central component of the globally networked world. At the same time, the environmental impact can no longer be ignored. Air traffic needs to become more environmentally friendly. This is where the cooperation of Airbus Group and the Heinrich Böll Foundation begins, because a climate-friendly flying is a common interest of all. By Ralf Fücks and Tom Enders
Natureless Economists Economic sciences are not the same as evolutionary theory. But why do we consider economy as nature given? We don't have to, says ecologocial economist Irene Schöne. By Irene Schöne
Beyond Carbon Metrics Over the last ten years, “climate change” has become almost synonymous with “carbon emissions.” Our single-minded obsession with measurement is undermining effective climate action. By Camila Moreno , Lili Fuhr and Daniel Speich Chassé
COP 21 and the Paris Agreement: A Force Awakened Globally, political leaders are lauding the acceptance of the global and legally binding Paris Agreement on Climate Change at COP21 as a historical moment. It achieves a goal long believed unattainable. However, judged against the enormity of the challenge and the needs and pressure from people on the ground demanding a global deal anchored in climate justice, the Paris Agreement can only be called a disappointment. By Lili Fuhr , Liane Schalatek , Maureen Santos , Hans Verolme , Dr. Radostina Primova and Damjan Bogunovic
“South Africa has the negotiating capacity” South Africa is highly dependent on coal but also considered a leader on climate policy. How does it look at the upcoming climate summit in Paris? An interview with Richard Worthington. By Richard Worthington
Biodiversity Dossier Synthetic Biology describes a set of new genetic techniques for designing and engineering lifeforms for industrial purposes. So far, there is neither a public debate worth mentioning nor any regulation by law. Our dossier looks at the risks Synthetic Biology poses for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
The turning point Climate change requires urgent action, as hardly any government will deny. Business is also beginning to rise to the challenge. Nevertheless, the voluntary commitments being developed for the climate summit in Paris (COP21) are falling short. By Barbara Unmüßig and Ralf Fücks
“Everyone involved has to be part of local development” Empowerment for women and youth is one of the main aims of the Moroccan association "The Human Touch". In this interview Fatima Ahouli, general secretary of the NGO, explains why it is so important to involve local residents in the planning of projects in the field of renewable energies. By Sandra Nenninger
Madness by Design: A Voluntary Climate Fee with No Climate Effect It’s really gone that far: Sigmar Gabriel’s already minimal attempt to save Germany’s 2020 climate target of reducing emissions by 40% compared with those of 1990 has been so watered down that it is barely recognizable as a climate policy. By Lili Fuhr