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Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

Agroecology is increasingly recognized as a powerful response to today’s interlinked crises - environmental degradation, climate change, and deepening social inequalities. This dossier explores how agroecology redefines food systems and promotes people’s agency.

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Femicides and Silence: Navigating the Struggle for Feminist Solidarity in North Macedonia

Background

Can digital activism replace the power of in-person protests? In North Macedonia, dwindling protest numbers and rising anti-gender movements challenge the fight for gender equality. Activist Sara Milenkovska's insights on the urgent need for solidarity.

By Angela Boshkoska

Ban Solar Geoengineering

Background

Countless scientists and experts have warned that solar geoengineering would give emitters an excuse not to end their fossil-fuel addictions and cause far-reaching unintended consequences.

By Mohammed Usrof, Disha Ravi, Heleen Bruggink and Erica Njuguna

Events

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June

Those tempered at daybreak: LGBTQ* eyewitness reports of the war in Ukraine

Exhibition Monday, 02. June 2025 – Monday, 30. June 2025 in Berlin
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June

Böll.Global | War in the Middle East: How do people on the ground look at the current escalation?

Online discussion series Tuesday, 24. June 2025

Livestream
24

June

The Rule of Law and Checks and Balances under Attack

Panel discussion Tuesday, 24. June 2025 in Berlin

Lessons from Hungary and the U.S.
Livestream
25

June

Trading partners: Rethinking Europe’s global partnerships

Webinar Wednesday, 25. June 2025

Livestream
29

June

ŠTO TE NEMA ("Where Have You Been")

Film presentation and talk Sunday, 29. June 2025 in Berlin

Srebrenica, 30 Years Later – Contested Memory
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June

Srebrenica, 30 years later: Contested memory

Discussion evening Monday, 30. June 2025 in Berlin

Livestream

Regions

"System change not climate change" is written on a sign.

Russia-Ukraine conflict could derail the Climate Agenda

Analysis

The world cannot afford another arms race that will divert resources from poverty, pandemic and climate crisis to defence.

By Chandra Bhushan

2022 DAICOR Call for Applications

Call for Applications

We are now accepting applications for the Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture of Remembrance (DAICOR) reciprocal transatlantic exchange program.

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Publications

Perspectives Asa: Cover of the 9th issue

Perspectives Asia: Two Sides of the Medals

This issue of Perspectives Asia examines intersections of sports and politics. We look at how, through sports, identities are shaped, myths and heroes are born, and unconventional truths are buried.

Titelblatt einer Studie mit dem Titel „Pricing carbon“. Im Hintergrund eine Person vor glühendem Metall in einer Industrieanlage.

Both in Germany and internationally, the debate on the pricing of greenhouse gas emissions is experiencing a renaissance. However, an enlightened and realistic discussion of ways and means is needed so that CO2 pricing instruments can play a stronger role in climate policy. In this study, climate and energy expert Felix Chr. Matthes of the Öko-Institut examines the relevant elements of a CO2 pricing strategy. He gives an overview of design criteria and mechanisms of action.

People’s Perceptions on the Peace Process Afghanistan

Survey findings

The Salah Consortium, a consortium of 6 Afghan civil society organisations, conducted a survey in order to give ordinary Afghans a voice in the peace process and to learn about their expectations. Responses of the survey show, that the people perceive a more prominent role for civil society, tribal elders and other members of society, while the current process is largely driven by foreigners and the Afghan political elite.

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Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

The Ocean Atlas

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Publication Series

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All Issues of Perspectives Latin America (Spanish)

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All Issues of Perspectives Southeastern Europe

All Issues of Perspectives Middle East & North Africa

Portals & Institutes

Go to GreenCampus

GreenCampus is our further education academy with offers in political management, personnel development as well as gender and diversity management.

Go to Heimatkunde

Heimatkunde is the migration policy portal of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

Go to the GWI

The Gunda Werner Institute at the Heinrich Böll Foundation (GWI) pools gender policy and feminist topics.

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#StandWithUkraine

We declare our full solidarity with Ukraine. We stand by the side of our Ukrainian partners and colleagues and, at the same time, by the side of our partners in Russian civil society who are beset by harsh repression.

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Recent Articles & Specials

Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

Femicides and Silence: Navigating the Struggle for Feminist Solidarity in North Macedonia

Ban Solar Geoengineering

Events

Those tempered at daybreak: LGBTQ* eyewitness reports of the war in Ukraine

Böll.Global | War in the Middle East: How do people on the ground look at the current escalation?

The Rule of Law and Checks and Balances under Attack

Trading partners: Rethinking Europe’s global partnerships

ŠTO TE NEMA ("Where Have You Been")

Srebrenica, 30 years later: Contested memory

Our Work Worldwide

Regions

Russia-Ukraine conflict could derail the Climate Agenda

2022 DAICOR Call for Applications

Publications

Perspectives Asia: Two Sides of the Medals

Pricing carbon

People’s Perceptions on the Peace Process Afghanistan

Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

The Ocean Atlas

Publication Series

Stay tuned!

#StandWithUkraine

Our Newsletters

Recent Articles & Specials

Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

Femicides and Silence: Navigating the Struggle for Feminist Solidarity in North Macedonia

Ban Solar Geoengineering

Events

Those tempered at daybreak: LGBTQ* eyewitness reports of the war in Ukraine

Böll.Global | War in the Middle East: How do people on the ground look at the current escalation?

The Rule of Law and Checks and Balances under Attack

Trading partners: Rethinking Europe’s global partnerships

ŠTO TE NEMA ("Where Have You Been")

Srebrenica, 30 years later: Contested memory

Our Work Worldwide

Regions

Russia-Ukraine conflict could derail the Climate Agenda

2022 DAICOR Call for Applications

Publications

Perspectives Asia: Two Sides of the Medals

Pricing carbon

People’s Perceptions on the Peace Process Afghanistan

Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

The Ocean Atlas

Publication Series

Stay tuned!

#StandWithUkraine

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