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191. Science needs to confront its critics (again)

     

     Hernandez, Ariel (2019)
     The Current Column, 09 October 2019

     Scientific knowledge, as the pillar of evidence-based policy-making, is currently on the defensive. This reluctance is not helpful in defending science and is even reinforcing the risks.

192. On the dilemma of flying for sustainability

     

     Schwachula, Anna / Okka Lou Mathis / Daniele Malerba / Ramona Hägele (2019)
     The Current Column, 27 September 2019

     Mass mobilization of civil society is increasing global pressure to adopt more ambitious climate policies. A blessing for some people. But with the new consciousness, another debate comes into focus.

193. Can the Amazon forest survive populists in power?

     

     Burni, Aline (2019)
     The Current Column, 30 September 2019

     Brazil was regarded as one of the emerging economies reshaping the global scene. Yet under the leadership of Jair Bolsonaro, this image changed drastically.

194. Why Europa and Africa should discuss about sustainable societal models

     

     Hackenesch, Christine / Julia Leininger (2019)
     The Current Column, 19 November 2019

     This Tuesday sees the German Chancellor host 12 African heads of state and government at an Africa summit in Berlin. The meeting seeks to encourage private investment in African partner countries. Germany and other EU member states are also keen to play their part in improving the investment climate and the political and legal framework in African countries.

195. Financing for the 2030 Agenda is missing its targets

     

     Wolff, Peter (2019)
     The Current Column, 08 July 2019

     The SDG Summit in September 2019 will also look at how the 2030 Agenda is financed. Studies by OECD, UN and IMF paint a sobering picture.

196. The new Franco-German alliance for multilateralism

     

     Kaplan, Lennart / Niels Keijzer (2019)
     The Current Column, 16 September 2019

     Germany and France are set to launch an alliance for multilateralism during the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, which begins in New York on 17 September.

197. Global commission calls for urgent action on climate adaptation

     

     Bauer, Steffen / Mariya Aleksandrova (2019)
     The Current Column, 11 September 2019

     A report launched this week by the Global Commission on Adaptation calls for governments and business leaders to get their heads around the adaptation challenge, and quickly.

198. Why we need to talk more about “climate migration” in Latin America

     

     Serraglio, Diogo / Benjamin Schraven (2019)
     The Current Column, 06 September 2019

     When it comes to the issue of climate migration, most people tend to think of regions of Africa or Pacific island nations. However, disregarding Latin America in this context would be a mistake.

199. The granular revolution of the platform economy

     

     Weizsäcker, Franz von (2018)
     The Current Column, 22 January 2018

     Freelancers and platforms are replacing employees and companies – this trend offers many opportunities, though platform companies in particular, but also policy-makers, must take responsibility for ensuring fair working conditions.

200. Is Egypt’s economy stabilising the country?

     

     El-Haddad, Amirah / Omar El Shenety / Ahmed Abd Rabou (2018)
     The Current Column, 29 January 2018

     Can the reforms associated with loans address years of deep-rooted structural problems and help launch Egypt onto a new, higher but shared growth path?