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25th Anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

Dossier

This dossier explores whether the gains of the past 25 years have laid a resilient and transformative foundation for feminist and gender-transformative approaches in peacebuilding, as well as in foreign, security and development policy.

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COP30: UN Climate Change Conference

Dossier

COP-30 in Belém, Brazil: Our dossier on the UN Climate Change Conference in November 2025 provides facts, information, and analyses.

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EU-China Relations: Bound by Clean Tech or Divided by It?

Dossier

Green Tech has emerged as one of the defining factors in the relationship between the European Union (EU) and China, intertwining their economic ambitions and security considerations with their climate commitments.

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25th Foreign Policy Conference

Dossier

In an increasingly fragmented world, it is time to rethink peace and security. What does it take to reclaim these concepts from a progressive, green perspective? These questions will be explored at our Annual Foreign Policy Conference.

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Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

Dossier

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.

Masculinities in Asia

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Events

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January

World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR2025)

Presentation of a study Wednesday, 21. January 2026 in Berlin

Public Presentation in Germany
Livestream
22

January

Re-imagining Development

Panel discussion Thursday, 22. January 2026 in Berlin

Investing in Global Public Goods
Livestream
27

January

Syria - We are not one single colour - Ihna mish laun wahid

Event Tuesday, 27. January 2026 in Berlin

What is the situation in Syria a little over a year after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad?
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January

26th Foreign Policy Conference

Conference Thursday, 29. January 2026 in Berlin

Security and Defence in the Hybrid Age: A Collective Responsibility?
Livestream
19

May

Save the Date: Berlin Forum on Global Cooperation 2026

Conference Tuesday, 19. May 2026 in Berlin

Energy dominance vs. energy cooperation?
Livestream

Regions

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Debt Imperialism in Africa: Is It the Art of War by Other Means?

Opinion

Sovereign debt is less a financial problem than a tool of neo-imperialist control, our author argues. It is designed to keep the Global South locked in dependency and subordination.

Thokozile Madonko

Illustration: Der afrikanische Kontinent reißt Korruption aus sich heraus.

South Africa’s Debt Spiral is Fueled by Endless Corruption

Opinion

To combat the effects of corruption and significant sovereign debt will require economic structural reform and addressing the flaws of the global financial architecture pertaining to sovereign debt.

Seeraj Mohamed

All Regions

Across Africa, climate shocks and debt distress fuel each other in a vicious cycle. With external debt more than tripling since 2008, rising costs and plunging currencies are squeezing public finances - leaving little room for vital climate resilience investments.

Alexander Dryden, Ulrich Volz

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Annual Report 2024

Annual report

Strengthening democracy, promoting equality, combating ecological crises - the Heinrich Böll Foundation combines educational work with international commitment. Active around the world, it follows the guiding principle of its namesake: get involved, help shape the future.

Gender-Based Violence in the Context of Conflict and Crisis

Facts & Figures

Gender-based violence is a devastating consequence of crises and conflicts, disproportionately affecting women and girls. This factsheet highlights the international dimension and the impact of declining funding for aid projects.

Aida Fatić

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Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

The Ocean Atlas

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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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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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Brazil: Violence Against Environmental Defenders in the Amazon Rises

Masculinities in Asia

How the Women of Fondes Amandes Have Become Protectors of the Forest

Specials

25th Anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

COP30: UN Climate Change Conference

EU-China Relations: Bound by Clean Tech or Divided by It?

25th Foreign Policy Conference

Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

Masculinities in Asia

Events

World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR2025)

Re-imagining Development

Syria - We are not one single colour - Ihna mish laun wahid

26th Foreign Policy Conference

Save the Date: Berlin Forum on Global Cooperation 2026

Our Work Worldwide

Regions

Debt Imperialism in Africa: Is It the Art of War by Other Means?

South Africa’s Debt Spiral is Fueled by Endless Corruption

Publications

Africa’s Vicious Cycle of Debt and Climate Change

Annual Report 2024

Gender-Based Violence in the Context of Conflict and Crisis

Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

The Ocean Atlas

Stay tuned!

#StandWithUkraine

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Recent Articles

Brazil: Violence Against Environmental Defenders in the Amazon Rises

Masculinities in Asia

How the Women of Fondes Amandes Have Become Protectors of the Forest

Specials

25th Anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

COP30: UN Climate Change Conference

EU-China Relations: Bound by Clean Tech or Divided by It?

25th Foreign Policy Conference

Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

Masculinities in Asia

Events

World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR2025)

Re-imagining Development

Syria - We are not one single colour - Ihna mish laun wahid

26th Foreign Policy Conference

Save the Date: Berlin Forum on Global Cooperation 2026

Our Work Worldwide

Regions

Debt Imperialism in Africa: Is It the Art of War by Other Means?

South Africa’s Debt Spiral is Fueled by Endless Corruption

Publications

Africa’s Vicious Cycle of Debt and Climate Change

Annual Report 2024

Gender-Based Violence in the Context of Conflict and Crisis

Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

The Ocean Atlas

Stay tuned!

#StandWithUkraine

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