Making the great turnaround work Published: 16 September 2022 Dossier In the era of multiple crises a new economic thinking is needed that integrates environmental, social and economic dimensions for the transformation of our economies. A joint, transatlantic project by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, the ZOE Institute for future-fit economies and Finanzwende Recherche developed a series of analyses and proposals on how to achieve this. The online dossier of our Brussels office offers videos, podcasts and articles related to the publication "Making the great turnaround work - Economic policy for a green and just transition".
Winning the Marathon and the Sprint: Achieving long-term economic policy objectives in an era of short-term responses Published: 21 April 2022 Paper This article wants to provide food for thought on what a long-term economic policy could look like. In the context of the climate crisis, increasing inequality, the loss of biodiversity and financial instability, the challenge is to craft a strategic approach that can set the course for long-term success. By Jonathan Barth, Jakob Hafele and Prof. Dr. Adam Tooze
Further information on the New Economy of Nature Published: 20 October 2020 Here you will find recommendations and links to the most important articles, publications, databases and videos related to our dossier "New Economy of Nature".
Regulated destruction of biodiversity Published: 29 August 2020 Corporations and governments can legally destroy natural areas, even those that are protected, if they promise to compensate for the loss of biodiversity elsewhere. Such biodiversity compensation does not stop the loss of biodiversity, but it has nonetheless become an increasingly popular practice. By Jutta Kill
REDD: The pitfalls of market-compliant forest conservation Published: 28 August 2020 REDD The concept of REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) was introduced into UN climate talks in 2005 with the promise to reduce deforestation as well as the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from forest loss. REDD is now becoming the dominant international forest policy mechanism. By Jutta Kill
Green Climate Fund squandering scarce climate funds by financing REDD+ Published: 26 August 2019 Despite over a billion US dollars for pilot initiatives by multilateral agencies and subsidies for private sector REDD+ projects and research programmes over the past 15 years, REDD+ has not fulfilled its promise of being a silver bullet in the fight against deforestation: global forest loss continues at alarming rates. By Jutta Kill
REDD+: A lost decade for international forest conservation Published: 11 January 2019 REDD+ was praised as a tool that could quickly and cheaply reduce emissions. This prediction has not been fulfilled. Instead, global emissions and deforestation are increasing. By Jutta Kill
Alternatives: Agroecology and community supported agriculture Published: 31 October 2017 Agroecology is a successful concept which promotes farming methods that are attuned to local ecosystems. It is already used for growing rice worldwide. By Jan Urhahn and Christine Pohl
'Offsetting is better than doing nothing at all.' Published: 21 August 2017 Does offsetting contribute to climate protection or does it obscure the view of the real solutions?
'You will only treasure what you can measure.' Published: 18 August 2017 Does economic valuation make nature more visible and hence lead to better decisions for nature conservation?
'It's not about putting a price tag on nature.' Published: 18 August 2017 Does economic valuation not inevitably pave the way for the commodification of nature?
'Prices must tell the ecological truth.' Published: 18 August 2017 Can an economic valuation of nature actually internalise environmental costs?
'Economic valuation of nature strengthens the 'polluter pays' principle.' Published: 18 August 2017 Does the valuation of nature really mean that those who destroy nature are forced to pay for it?
'Conventional regulatory instruments of nature conservation have failed. It is therefore important to give market-based instruments such as emissions trading a chance.' Published: 18 August 2017 Can market-based instruments replace conventional regulation in nature conservation?
UN institutions breaking the ground for a new economy of nature Published: 17 August 2017 The United Nations play a key role in establishing the idea of nature as natural capital. However the practical implementation lags behind the noble goals stated in their documents and decisions.
Glossary: Key Terms of the New Economy of Nature Published: 17 August 2017 You want to know more about the key terms mentioned in this dossier? Hereby we are delivering the explanations for the terminology of the "New Economy of Nature".
Foundations for prosperity without growth Published: 14 July 2017 Our economy is obsessed with productivity and growth. How can we transform it into one built around a broader sense of prosperity? One that makes our lives worthwhile instead of destroying our planet? By Tim Jackson
Green finance and climate finance Published: 30 November 2016 The G20 uses the term “Green Finance” as a broad umbrella term that refers to the major shift in financial flows required to support projects that benefit the environment and society by reducing pollution or tackling climate change. By Motoko Aizawa
New units of measure of market-compliant nature within the Green Economy Published: 20 October 2016 Trade with compensation credits is a prime example of how abstractions influence environmental policy. The astonishing reduction of unique habitats to a few measurable indicators is a prerequisite for trading biodiversity offsets.
The makers and profiteers of the new economy of nature Published: 20 October 2016 The call for an economic valuation of nature, and in particular for limits on pollution and the destruction of nature, is linked to the demand for a more flexible implementation of environmental laws and regulations. The idea of “compensation instead of reduction” is intended to guarantee this flexibility.