IDOS@COP31: From pledges to implementation
COP31 in Antalya (9–20 November 2026) is set to be a conference of implementation. All IDOS activities – side events, commentary and publications – at a glance.
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IDOS Perspectives - rethinking Global Development
IDOS Perspectives is the podcast of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), it explores some of the big questions emerging from the changing world order. In each episode, we'll take a closer look at a question that matters for the future of global development and international cooperation.
Trump 2.0
New majorities in Congress: Can Trump still push his agenda through? Analyses of Donald J. Trump's first and second terms.
YouTube Video: Democracy Against the Odds
New WBGU Special Report “Social Cohesion Strengthens Security” published.
Blog: Private Sector Mobilisation: Are We Missing the Bigger Picture?
Press release of 12 October: Länderbericht zu Steuervergünstigungen in Deutschland
Our expertise on the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) as well as on other topics
Opinion pieces and media contributions
Will Nepal’s flood be a wake-up call for global climate solidarity?
The disaster is central to upcoming COP31 debates on climate action.
Read moreCOP 31: West Africa’s climate plans put a price on ruined roads and crops – how to add invisible losses
Across Africa, floods, droughts, coastal erosion and extreme heat are affecting livelihoods and public services. But not all damage can be prevented or fixed afterwards. How these policies recognise what communities lose, and the damages they suffer, and whether they set out clear responsibilities and arrangements for providing support.
Read moreEvents
Antalya, 09.11.2026 until 20.11.2026
Berlin, 10.11.2026
Antalya, 11.11.2026
Current publications
Mauritius’s miracle has a leak: protests reveal need for reform
Erforth, Benedikt(88)
in: Megatrends Spotlight 88
When the taps ran dry in early October 2026, few expected an island known for its stability and resilience to burn. Protests over severe water shortages and the cost of living in Mauritius began on 7 October and escalated on 9 October, when a police officer shot and wounded a 27-year-old woman. The officer was taken into custody and formally charged, but looting, arson and attacks on police stations continued. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam condemned the acts of vandalism and vowed to identify the instigators and hold them to account. A curfew was imposed, and at least 195 people were arrested. Since then, the situation has calmed.
Volltext/Full TextMauritius recently experienced a wave of protests sparked by severe water shortages, inflation, and high cost of living. Benedikt Erforth argues that this reveals deeper structural problems and outlines how the economy can return to growth by innovating and adapting.
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