Theme special

Klimalog – Research and dialogue for a climate-smart and just transformation

As part of the Klimalog, IDOS promotes an understanding of the links between climate policy and development and researches concrete steps towards a transformation towards "climate-smart" and equitable development paths.

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Dekorationselement
At IDOS, we aspire to co-shape a collaborative multipolar world for sustainable futures. We do so by conducting high-quality research, offering independent policy advice, and learning across borders and regions while seeking to align development and sustainability.
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Theme special

Setting the course for a new German development policy

The new German Federal Government is reorganising its relations with actors in the Global South. IDOS is involved in shaping foreign policies and international cooperation for sustainable development with debates, scientific analyses and recommendations for action.

Photo: Several tents in a refugee camp.
Theme special

Refugees and displacement

Never before have so many people been displaced worldwide. The causes of flight and migration are often complex. How can development policy help to prevent displacement and mitigate its negative consequences?

Opinion pieces and media contributions

The Current Column

The Two-State Solution is Dead. What Does This Mean for Europe?

Furness, Mark

The two-state solution for peace between Israel and Palestine is dead for the foreseeable future.

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Frankfurter Rundschau

Trumps G7-Abflug: Gestaltende Kooperation auch ohne die USA

Anna-Katharina Hornidge

Wir benötigen vertrauensvolle Partnerschaften als Gegenmacht zu zentralisierten Machtpolitiken, die zeigen: Gestaltende Kooperationspolitik ist auch ohne die USA möglich. Ein Gastbeitrag von Anna-Katharina Hornidge, Direktorin des German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS). 20.06.2025

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Events

Event Series
IDOS at SB 62

Bonn, 16.06.2025 until 26.06.2025

Research Colloquium
Research Colloquium on Triangular Cooperation

Online, 24.06.2025 until 15.07.2025

Further events

Current publications

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FfD4 outcome document: what should we make of the Compromiso de Sevilla?

Hilbrich, Sören (2025)

From mines to markets: gravity model insights on critical raw material trade

Stender, Frederik / Tim Vogel (17/2025)

How to make mobile money and digital financial services work for consumers: lessons from Kenya

Sommer, Christoph / Albert Nsengumuremyi / Anna Mader / Oliver Mußhoff (10/2025)

Dreizehn Erkenntnisse zum Kapazitätsaufbau für die Nachhaltigkeitstransformation: Bedarfe, Herausforderungen und Lösungsansätze in Deutschland und im internationalen Kontext

Löpelt, Sarah / Axel Berger (2025)

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