The Future of World Trade
The global trading system is in a phase of upheaval and uncertainty. Against this backdrop, the trade experts at IDOS are examining the effectiveness, legitimacy and sustainability of the international trading system.
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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.
Setting the course for a new German development policy
The 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.
Opinion pieces and media contributions
Montreal Protocol: lessons for future climate actions
The pertinent lessons from the success of the Montreal Protocol can inform future international climate agreements.
Read moreForeign Aid, Power, and Geopolitics: Reflections on Development Cooperaton in a More Fragmented World
Recent development debates have largely centered on the steep reduction in financial resources triggered by the Trump administration. However, what remains insufficiently acknowledged is the extent to which these disruptions have undermined the conceptual foundations of international cooperation, say Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner. 3 August 2025
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Current publications
Development cooperation at a tipping point: how, why and through what mechanisms do policy norms break?
Sumner, Andy / Stephan Klingebiel (29/2025)
Climate mainstreaming in environmental treaties
Olivier, Annabelle / Jean-Frédéric Morin (17/2025)
Do public works programmes foster climate resilience? Conceptual framework and review of empirical evidence
Burchi, Francesco / Anastasia Terskaya / Tekalign Gutu Sakketa / Elisabetta Aurino (2025)
Communicating strategic interests in humanitarian aid may help counter authoritarian propaganda and build trust in Europe
Sinanoglu, Semuhi (16/2025)
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