Division Ecology & Sustainability

Alternative energy sources conquer the place of coal, oil and gas, in the cities the car loses its prestige, global environmental technologies are booming. Technological innovations and a changed, sustainable lifestyle go hand in hand. The course is set, but we have to hurry to win the race against the ecological crisis.

Recent articles

Screenshot aus Erklärfilm: Ein Technofix für das Klima? Land-basiertes Geoengineering (BECCS)

Delay, Distract and Deceive: BECCS Developments in South America, Africa and Asia

Analysis

Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) technologies are among the most problematic in carbon removal geoengineering. Part two of our series analyses the status of BECCS in South America, Africa, and Asia.

By Coraina de la Plaza , Kwami Kpondzo and Souparna Lahiri

Winning the Marathon and the Sprint: Achieving long-term economic policy objectives in an era of short-term responses

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

Barbara Unmüssig und Tasneem Essop im Zoom-Gespräch

Climate Action Network: “We know our duty and responsibility”

Interview

CAN – the Climate Action Network - is the largest international civil society network, that has monitored the UN climate negotiations for many years. Whether at national or international level, how can civil society participation be ensured at all in times of pandemic? What does this mean for the capacity for action and strategy of a global network like CAN? A conversation between Tasneem Essop, Executive Director of CAN International and Barbara Unmüßig, President of the Heinrich Böll Foundation

By Barbara Unmüßig

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Video recordings "Introduction to Hydrogen"

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Video recording of the "Introduction to Hydrogen #1 - Production and application climate-friendly hydrogen" on October 13, 2021.

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Video recording of the "Introduction to Hydrogen #2 - Political framework for climate-friendly hydrogen" on October 14, 2021.

Publications

Addressing Afghanistan’s Climate Induced Exodus

E-Paper

In Southern Afghanistan, an urgent crisis is brewing. Water scarcity is driving large-scale displacement and migration, threatening to escalate into a global issue. Decades of drought have depleted traditional water sources, pushing communities to rely on unsustainable groundwater extraction.

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Cover: Data for Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Society

Data for Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Mobility

E-Paper

This report specifically examines the opportunities that exist for U.S. cities to use mobility data to improve transportation's environmental sustainability, accessibility, and equity.

Mobility Data for a Just Transition:

E-Paper

This strategy paper considers possible ways to use mobility data for improving environmental sustainability and equitable access to transportation in Germany.

"Clean" Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU

Analysis

Well-designed energy bills are a key tool for consumers in the energy transition. The analysis “‘Clean’ Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU; a subject to an examination” aims at registering the content, structure, and format of the electricity bills in EU27, and examine their contribution to consumers’ empowerment to play an active role in the clean energy transition.

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Recent articles

Delay, Distract and Deceive: BECCS Developments in South America, Africa and Asia

Winning the Marathon and the Sprint: Achieving long-term economic policy objectives in an era of short-term responses

Climate Action Network: “We know our duty and responsibility”

#1 Herstellung und Anwendung von klimafreundlichem Wasserstoff (1/2) - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

Introduction to Hydrogen (2/2) - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

Publications

Addressing Afghanistan’s Climate Induced Exodus

Data for Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Mobility

Mobility Data for a Just Transition:

"Clean" Energy Bills for all citizens in the EU

Team

Stephan Stoll

Rita Hoppe