The Current Column
Every Monday, researchers from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) comment on the latest issues and trends of global sustainable development by its ‘Current Column’. The column is aimed at politically interested readers who would like to get a brief assessment of a topic or want to read different positions on a respective topic. The views expressed in these columns are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).
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Latest Current Columns

Last chance for a fundamental reform of German development policy?
Janus, Heiner / Armin von Schiller (2025)

A strong science-policy interface now for climate and biodiversity
Faus Onbargi, Alexia / Alicia Perez-Porro / Anna de las Heras Carles (2025)

Social media and democracy: Reflections from South Korea’s impeachment
Yi, HyunAh / Dennis Schüpf (2025)

Securing Germany’s Leadership in Global Health
Strupat, Christoph / Srinivasa Srigiri (2025)