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Specials

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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.

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Masculinities in Asia

Dossier

This dossier shows how ideals of masculinity in Asia influence (young) generations and even entire nations, how men themselves suffer from hegemonic masculinity, and how queer interventions and traditional Asian ideas can offer alternatives.

Events

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November

Haaretz Conference Berlin

International Conference Thursday, 06. November 2025 in Berlin

Fault lines and futures: Israel, Gaza and Germany in wartime and after
Livestream
11

November

Decoding Autocracy: Democratic Erosion and the Rise of Hybrid Regimes

Panel discussion Tuesday, 11. November 2025

Livestream
13

November

All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White

Film presentation and talk Thursday, 13. November 2025 in Berlin

Event as part of the Afrikamera 2025 film festival
14

November

Stories of Freedom: Voices for Democracy and Human Rights

Film presentation and talk Friday, 14. November 2025 in Berlin

Films and discussion as part of the Berlin Freedom Week
17

November

The next strategic project in the Balkans?

Presentation of a study Monday, 17. November 2025 in Brussels

Study launch and discussion on Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia
18

November

Resilience and reforms in Ukraine at wartime: The role of local self-government

Conference Tuesday, 18. November 2025 – Wednesday, 19. November 2025 in Berlin

20th Annual Conference of Kyiv Dialogue
Livestream

Regions

"Gender Ideology" - A Fantastical and Flexible Narrative

Analysis

The ultraconservative extreme right in Brazil is creating moral panic by pushing fake news about “gender ideology”. The fear of anything but heteronormativity plays a central role in the ascension of authoritarian leaders and democratic backsliding.

Andrea Dip

Versammlung von Menschen in Brasilien unter dem Santa-Tereza-Viadukt in der Innenstadt von Belo Horizonte, um der vor einem Jahr ermordeten Marielle Franco und des Fahrers Anderson Gomes zu gedenken.

Violence in social media threatens women active in Brazilian politics

Commentary

In Brazil, misogynist discourse and attacks against female politicians have rapidly increased since the election of Jair Bolsonaro. Especially those who dare to challenge gender norms have become targets of online vitriol. A new law that criminalizes political gender violence may bring some relief, but may not be enough to turn the tide.

Manuela D‘Ávila

All Regions

Current EU migration policies' increased focus on returns raises concerns on the adequacy of such measures with EU standards and fundamental rights. This publication highlights the problems and difficulties returnees face in Afghanistan, Syria, Tunisia, Senegal and Kosovo.

Kirsten Krampe, Thomas Schmid

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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.

Pricing carbon

Study

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.

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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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#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

Beyond Ceasefires: Reclaiming the Purpose of Peacemaking in a Polarized World

Between Power and Oppression: Masculinity in Myanmar is a Trap

When Masculinity Hurts: Domestic Violence in China

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

Haaretz Conference Berlin

Decoding Autocracy: Democratic Erosion and the Rise of Hybrid Regimes

All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White

Stories of Freedom: Voices for Democracy and Human Rights

The next strategic project in the Balkans?

Resilience and reforms in Ukraine at wartime: The role of local self-government

Our Work Worldwide

Regions

"Gender Ideology" - A Fantastical and Flexible Narrative

Violence in social media threatens women active in Brazilian politics

Publications

"Get Lost!": European Return Policies in Practice

Perspectives Asia: Two Sides of the Medals

Pricing carbon

Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

The Ocean Atlas

Stay tuned!

#StandWithUkraine

Our Newsletters

Recent Articles

Beyond Ceasefires: Reclaiming the Purpose of Peacemaking in a Polarized World

Between Power and Oppression: Masculinity in Myanmar is a Trap

When Masculinity Hurts: Domestic Violence in China

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

Haaretz Conference Berlin

Decoding Autocracy: Democratic Erosion and the Rise of Hybrid Regimes

All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White

Stories of Freedom: Voices for Democracy and Human Rights

The next strategic project in the Balkans?

Resilience and reforms in Ukraine at wartime: The role of local self-government

Our Work Worldwide

Regions

"Gender Ideology" - A Fantastical and Flexible Narrative

Violence in social media threatens women active in Brazilian politics

Publications

"Get Lost!": European Return Policies in Practice

Perspectives Asia: Two Sides of the Medals

Pricing carbon

Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

The Ocean Atlas

Stay tuned!

#StandWithUkraine

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