Comparative analysis of the current legal frameworks in Latin America to fight online gender violence and support women’s* leadership in public life Published: 23 November 2023 Analysis Online gender-based violence, specifically targeted at women in politics, directly threatens democracy as it deteriorates and wears out until it becomes more unjust and less participatory.
‘Fire on fire’: how migrants got blamed for Greece’s devastating blazes Published: 24 November 2023 Climate Disinformation Media Fellowship 2023 In August, wildfires in Evros killed a group of people, including children, passing along a well-trodden migration route. Locals and politicians made the victims scapegoats for the disaster. First piece of our 2023 Climate Disinformation Fellowship by Giorgos Christides and Katy Fallon. Photos by Alexandros Avramidis. Katy Fallon
Trapped in Overlapping Conflicts: Refugee Securitization and Regional Geopolitical Dynamics Published: 23 November 2023 Analysis The violent clashes in Sudan since April 2023 have led to considerable displacement and great hardship for the civilian population. Despite this, the humanitarian crisis is hardly being addressed by the European public. An analysis of the causes and consequences of the conflict and the resulting refugee movements. Samuel Zewdie Hagos , Marcus Engler
The Future of Climate Finance Provision is at the Center of COP28 Negotiations Published: 20 November 2023 Analysis When COP28 starts on November 30 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, no less than the future of climate finance provision will be front and center throughout negotiations. Liane Schalatek
COP 28: Why global carbon pricing and trading platforms are false solutions Published: 17 November 2023 Analysis Article 6 of the Paris Agreement proposes global carbon pricing and offset mechanisms that will expand carbon trading to an unprecedented scale and jeopardize life on the planet. Tamra Gilbertson, Tom BK Goldtooth
Young Voices: Asia, Latin America, Africa Published: 17 November 2023 Dossier This dossier series by the Global Support for Democracy Unit aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in their respective regions and to contribute to international support mechanisms that meet the needs of young advocates for democracy.
Book: Current Electoral Processes in Southeast Asia. Regional Learnings Published: 16 November 2023 Book Six experts from different asian countries discuss the issues, consequences and expactations of elections in Southeast asia.
Compromise Transitional Committee Outcome Falls Short of Expectations and Climate Justice Published: 15 November 2023 Analysis With the specter of failure looming, the Transitional Committee adopted a last-minute package of recommendations for the new Loss and Damage Fund (LDF), which needs to be approved at COP28. Why is no one happy with it? Liane Schalatek
Value Addition in the Context of Mineral Processing Published: 15 November 2023 Study This report takes a look at metal processing on the basis of six exemplary metals, which are essential to achieve decarbonisation. Sophia Pickles
We cannot lose sight of the two-state solution Published: 15 November 2023 Statement We empathize with the pain and suffering of all Israelis – as well as with the pain and suffering of the Palestinians. A peace perspective requires a political solution that guarantees the right to self-determination and security for both Israel and Palestine.