Energy Transition

Ecological modernization is the key to a just society of the future. The core project of such a modernization is the transformation of the energy system - as it was discussed at the conference "Work in Progress: Energy Transition".

By Hanna Gersmann

Southeast Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Anyway the countries are planning to cover lacks in energy demand and supply mainly with coal. However, renewables from solar over biomass to wind have a huge potential in the region.

By Phuong Minh Khuong

More than 640 million Africans live without electricity. This has negative impacts not only on the population’s health and education outcomes it also limits the development the economy.

By Tasneem Essop

What is the German Energiewende?

Dossiers

This trilingual webdossier presents analysis and perspectives from a wide range of international and regional experts on how climate change, resource and energy politics relate to political and social change.

The nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan highlights once again the potential hazards of nuclear power in a dramatic way. This Web dossier provides an overview on the aspects of nuclear power in light of the incidents in Chernobyl and Fukushima.

With this dossier the Heinrich Böll Foundation presents its latest international publications and events, and provides background information on other stakeholders and fora.

Study: Gender and Climate Finance: Double Mainstreaming for Sustainable Development

Publications

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The goals, policies, and actions of the Canadian government regarding climate protection, economoic growth, and Sustainbale Development Coals (SDGs) are weaker than international commitments and contain significant contradictions.

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Poverty, inequality and the challenges arising from climate change require a high level of cooperation in international arenas such as the G20 and the United Nations. This paper analyzes the coherence of Brazilian commitments on addressing climate change and fostering development in these international arenas.

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The alignment of G20 policies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is high on the Indian agenda. This paper examines the three areas energy and climate policy; sustainable and inclusive economic growth; and gender equality.

All Publications on "Energy Transition"

What options do German policymakers have when shaping the European Energiewende debate? The Heinrich Böll Foundation proposes a set of recommendations.

By Rebecca Bertram

We brought US community leaders to Germany for a week-long tour of former coal regions. On the tour, we explored ways in which coal communities can adapt to changing markets, and reinvent themselves for a sustainable future.

By Nora Löhle

From the national unilateralism to the European project. The German energy market will only be successful if it cooperates with its European neighbors.

By Rebecca Bertram

The endorsement of the Paris Agreement at the Chinese G20 was clearly a step forward for energy sustainability in the face of climate change. Still the indications of how it might be achieved is limited in scope.

By Elizabeth Bast, Alex Doukas

G20 governments are spending $444 billion every year to support fossil fuel production. These financial flows are limiting the expansion of renewable energies that could curb global warming and meet a variety of sustainable development goals.

By Elizabeth Bast, Alex Doukas

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Energy Transition

In the area of renewable energies, Germany is perceived as a pioneer, and the same is also true when it comes to the phase-out of coal and nuclear power. If an economic power house such as Germany succeeds in running its industries exclusively on renewable energies, this may become a paradigm for other countries to follow. Consequently, it is not only paramount that Germany’s energy transition proves a success, these experiences and approaches also have to be exported to other countries.

Events

Sep 12

Resisting Speechlessness

Feminist Voices in Shrinking Global Spaces

Berlin

Sep 13

Ukraine’s lessons: Fighting disinformation and defending democracy

Debate ahead of the International Democracy Day

Sep 27

Peace and Urban Space

Berlin in the 20th Century

Berlin

Oct 05

Naftogaz: Ukrainian Reform Showcase or Mission Impossible?

Gas Sector Transformation in the Light of Geopolitical Uncertainty

Energy Transition

A work in progress: the transition to renewable energy – conference report

Renewable Energy in ASEAN

The African Renewable Energy Initiative: Promoting People-Centred Energy Solutions

What is the German Energiewende?

Dossiers

Seasons of Change: Climate, Energy and Resource Politics in the MENA Region

Nuclear Power after Fukushima (2011) and Chernobyl (1986)

For Climate Equity

Publications

Canadaʼs Approach and Coherence on Economic, Climate, and Development Goals

From Brazilian Comprehensive Growth Strategy to Sustainable Development Goals

India - National Policies and Global Commitments

More Articles

The Energiewende as a European project

A just transition: The way forward for coal communities

Why Germany needs a European Energiewende

Energy Sustainability

Fossil fuel subsidies and finance

Energy Transition

Events

Resisting Speechlessness

Ukraine’s lessons: Fighting disinformation and defending democracy

Peace and Urban Space

Naftogaz: Ukrainian Reform Showcase or Mission Impossible?

Social Links

Blog: The Energiewende