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The Post-2015 Agenda: putting the spotlight on the global economy

Brandi, Clara / Matthias Schoeneberger / Kathrin Berensmann (2014)
External Publications

Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) in Peru: a challenge to social inclusion and multi-level governance

Zelli, Fariborz / Daniela Erler / Sina Frank / Jonas Hein / Hannes Hotz / Anna-Maria Santa Cruz Melgarejo (2014)
Studies 85

The emerging patchwork of REDD processes in Peru implies challenges to social inclusion and coordination. The study analyzes these challenges and discusses policy options, in particular the need for a clear legal and institutional framework that encompasses push and pull factors of deforestation.

Energie für Ernährung nachhaltig sichern

Energie für Ernährung nachhaltig sichern Energie für Ernährung nachhaltig sichern Auftakt zum Netzwerk Powering Agriculture in Bonn Pressemitteilung vom 12.06.2014 Mit der wachsenden Weltbevölkerung und steigenden Einkommen steigt der Bedarf an Nahrungsmitteln und an Energie. Heute gehen 30 % der weltweit verbrauchten Energie in die Nahrungsmittelproduktion vom Acker bis zum Teller. Wie kann die Agrarwirtschaft mit weniger und mit sauberer Energie mehr Nahrungsmittel…

Exploring the added-value of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Stockholm, 03. September 2014

As part of the "World Water Week" in Stockholm, the German Development Institute (DIE) organized a workshop on the topic "Exploring the added-value of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus".

TTIP: Implikationen des Abkommens für Drittländer

Brandi, Clara / Axel Berger (2014)
External Publications

Climate protection in agriculture: a risk for smallholders?

Kaplan, Marcus / Anika Schroeder / Eike Zaumseil (2014)
External Publications

What can be expected from international frameworks to regulate large-scale land and water acquisitions in sub-Sahara Africa?

Brüntrup, Michael / Waltina Scheumann / Axel Berger / Lidija Christmann / Clara Brandi (2014)
External Publications

Sustainable Energy for Food

Bonn, 12. June 2014

According to conservative estimates, producing food and getting it to the table accounts for around 30 per cent of energy consumed worldwide. With the demand for food on the increase and energy resources in limited supply, experts in science, business, civil society and development cooperation who work in the energy and/or food sector all…

New Policy Paper on Sustainable Development Goals 2015

New Policy Paper on Sustainable Development Goals 2015 Jump to: New Policy Paper on Sustainable Development Goals 2015 New Policy Paper on Sustainable Development Goals 2015 left to right: Peter Lemke (WBGU), Ministers Gerd Müller and Barbara Hendricks, Dirk Messner (DIE-Director und Co-Chair of WBGU), Sabine Schlacke (WBGU); Photo: WBGU Press release New Sustainable Development Goals 2015: Fight poverty – by protecting the environment! Berlin, 6 June 2014.…

Don’t let technical questions keep climate finance from flowing

Pauw, Pieter / Adis Dzebo (2014)
The Current Column, 26. May 2014

The debate on climate finance focuses increasingly on technical questions which seems to delay action on mobilizing private-sector finance.

South Sudan’s tragedy is the responsibility of the country’s political elite

Furness, Mark (2014)
The Current Column, 08. May 2014

The South Sudanese political elite have chosen violence over peace. Until this changes, the international community’s options are limited to trying to raise the costs of war.

Energy and water for MENA: From risks to opportunities

Vidican, Georgeta / Annabelle Houdret (2014)
The Current Column, 05. May 2014

Innovative solutions are needed to transform risks of the energy and water crises into opportunities in MENA. A nexus approach could contribute to reducing regional vulnerabilities.

Klimaschutz in der Land(wirt)schaft: Chancen und Risiken für Kleinbauern in Entwicklungsländern

Lottje, Christine / Marcus Kaplan / Anika Schroeder / Karl Schüle (2014)
External Publications

To be or not to be a member of a primary co-operative in Brazil: any difference in household decision making and gender equality? (forthcoming)

Burchi, Francesco / Sara Vicari (2014)
External Publications

Is GlobalGAP certification sustainable? Evidence from Thailand

Holzapfel, Sarah / Meike Wollni (2014)
External Publications

Empirical evidence and policy responses regarding climate change and migration

Bonn, 13. March 2014

Rationale for the workshop To the present day, a predominantly negative understanding of migration in the context of climatic and environmental change has prevailed. Migration has often been portrayed as a threat for human national and international security in policy fora or in media’s representation of the topic. Despite this fact,…

Opportunities for the 2015 Climate Agreement

Bonn, 11. March 2014

The notion of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) is a cornerstone of international climate policy. It essentially acknowledges that individual countries’ contributions to global warming are often at odds with the climate change impacts they will be facing while at the same time there exist considerable differences in…

Factors of success and failure of large agro-enterprises (production, processing and marketing): a pilot study; results of case studies in the fruit, maize, and palm oil sectors

Brüntrup, Michael / Tony Swetman / Mirja Michalscheck / Felix Asante (2014)
External Publications

Engaging in Africa

Leininger, Julia (2014)
The Current Column, 11. February 2014

Greater involvement in Africa is important. Military involvement in Africa is right. But only when it serves to hinder war crimes or to keep the peace.

Klimaschutz in der Land(wirt)schaft: Chancen und Risiken für Kleinbauern in Entwicklungsländern

Bonn, 06. February 2014

Eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft kann einen wichtigen Beitrag zu Ernährungssicherheit und Entwicklung, zum Klimaschutz sowie zur Anpassung an den Klimawandel leisten – auch und gerade in Entwicklungsländern. Daher hat Landwirtschaft auch die Bühne der internationalen Klimapolitik erreicht. Innerhalb der Staatengemeinschaft herrscht…