Queer community in Nigeria: "My feminism is queer feminism" Published: 5 February 2021 Interview We must resist the patriarchal system. But as long as it persists and continues to exist, queer people in Nigeria are seeking ways to simultaneously resist the system all the while not putting their own lives, joy, and happiness at the center. Queer feminism allows for the development and testing of new ways of existing - new ways of living in community with others, new ways of organising and distributing resources, new ways of making sure that people’s needs are met. Hbs in conversation with OluTimehin Adegbeye, on the meaning and opportunities of queer feminism. By Claudia Simons
5 years later - Happy Birthday, Paris Agreement? Published: 14 December 2020 Analysis December 12, 2020, will be the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement. This analysis provides important materials and pursues the questions: Where do we stand in dealing with the climate crisis? What false solutions must be avoided? And how can we push the urgently needed radical course change in pursuit of climate justice? By Lili Fuhr, Linda Schneider , Liane Schalatek and Lisa Tostado
"Build Back Greener? "Biden's Plan for America's International Climate Commitment Published: 11 December 2020 Commentary "Build back better" has been Joe Biden’s campaign promise. Climate policy is central to this, both in domestic and foreign policy. Ultimately, it is also a question of whether the Biden government can succeed in regaining lost credibility on the international stage. By Liane Schalatek
FAQs on Societal Transformation Scenario (STS) Published: 8 December 2020 FAQ The most important questions and answers on the Societal Transformation Scenario (STS)
What to make of Hungary’s budget veto? Published: 7 December 2020 Analysis Considering the current politico-economic situation in the EU, Hungary does stand a chance of achieving some of its immediate goals. So, the key question is: What does Budapest stand to gain by using its veto? By Patrik Szicherle
Societal transformation scenario for limiting global warming to 1.5°C: A low-risk and socially just climate mitigation scenario Published: 8 December 2020 Press release The scenario models for the first time a global 1.5°C mitigation pathway by embarking on a socio-ecological transformation and without deployment of high-risk technologies such as CCS, geoengineering or new investments in nuclear power.
German-Israeli Tech-Policy Dialog Published: 7 December 2020 Dossier The “German-Israeli Tech Policy Dialog” is a new program organized by the Heinrich Böll Foundation Israel and the Israel Public Policy Institute (IPPI), serving as a collaborative space for researchers and practitioners from politics, academia, tech and civil society. The program sets out to cultivate a community of committed professionals from both countries to deliberate the impact and governance of emerging technologies and generate new actionable insights in support of democratic values.
Systemic breaches of the rule of law in Hungary: “My biggest fear is that the EU will give in” Published: 4 December 2020 Interview Interview with Benedek Jávor about the blackmailing attempt of Viktor Orbán and Mateusz Morawiecki, the importance of the rule of law in the EU and the responsibility of the German government. By Eva van de Rakt
The price of courage is often death Published: 3 December 2020 Commentary Environmental and human rights activists fight to protect nature, biodiversity and the climate. They champion sustainable development. They defend land and resources from exploitation and destruction. They uncover corruption and abuses of power. And that is precisely what makes their work so dangerous. By Claudia Rolf
Why Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer’s New Deal for Transatlantic Cooperation Will Not Be Enough Published: 3 December 2020 Analysis Hopes about a new thaw in transatlantic relations might evaporate soon. With respect to its key ally in Europe, the US is not only expecting an increase in German defense spending, but also a realignment of Berlin's China policy. By Payam Ghalehdar