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The low-carbon transformation: a social science perspective

Leggewie, Claus / Dirk Messner (2012)
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Footprints: taking the right steps towards global sustainability

Figueroa, Aurelia (2012)

Footprints: taking the right steps towards gobal sustainability

Figueroa, Aurelia (2012)
Mitarbeiter sonstige

Low-carbon society for a green economy

Htun, Nay / Yi Jiang / Devinder Mahajan / Dirk Messner / Richard Templer (eds.) (2012)
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Preface to special topic: low-carbon society for a green economy

Htun, Nay / Yi Jiang / Devinder Mahajan / Dirk Messner / Richard Templer (2012)
External Publications

WBGU: Now mobilize private capital for the global energy-system transformation

WBGU: Now mobilize private capital for the global energy-system transformation Jump to: WBGU: Now mobilize private capital for the global energy-system transformation WBGU: Now mobilize private capital for the global energy-system transformation WBGU Press Release of 6 September 2012 Germany and many other countries are facing a fundamental transformation of their energy systems. Billions will have to be invested worldwide in converting energy systems and raising…

Low-Carbon Society for a Green Economy

Low-Carbon Society for a Green Economy Jump to: Special Volume: Low-Carbon Society for a Green Economy Special Volume: Low-Carbon Society for a Green Economy The “Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy” recently published the Special Topic on “Low-Carbon Society for a Green Economy”, which is edited by Nay Htun, Yi Jiang, Devinder Mahajan, Dirk Messner , and Richard Templer. This special volume complements the special volume “Energy Pathways to a Low-Carbon…

Private financing of adaptation to climate change in poor countries?

Pauw, Pieter / Imme Scholz (2012)
The Current Column, 26. November 2012

Bhasin, Shikha

Bhasin, Shikha Jump to: Vita Shikha Bhasin Department Transformation of Economic and Social Systems Vita 07/2011-12/2013 German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) Researcher 2009-2011 The Climate Group Policy Analyst 2008-2009 London School of Economics Master of Science in Global Politics Refereed Publications Altenburg, Tilman / Doris Fischer / Shikha Bhasin (2012) Sustainability-oriented innovation in the auto industry:…

Every day is Copenhagen

Every day is Copenhagen Every day is Copenhagen Press Release of 4 December 2009 A breakthrough in international climate policy is still possible, argue Claus Leggewie, Director of the Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut Essen (KWI) and Dirk Messner , Director of the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) at euozine.com . Hopes for an internationally binding climate agreement were rudely dampened at the most recent meeting of…

WBGU publishes Special Climate Report

WBGU publishes Special Climate Report German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) publishes Special Climate Report Press Release of 1 September 2009 The German Advisory Council on Global Change ( Wissenschaftliche Beirat der Bundesregierung Globale Umweltveränderungen - WBGU) has developed an innovative approach to solving the problem of climate change. A key component is an agreement between the community of states regarding a cap for the total amount of carbon…

Third European Report on Development (ERD)

Third European Report on Development (ERD) Third European Report on Development (ERD) on its way Press Release of 18 April 2011 Effective natural resources management for sustainable and inclusive growth – the development dimension By 2030 demand for food, water and energy is expected to rise by 30-40%. Population growth, together with a growing middle class in emerging and developing nations, will put worldwide food production and security under extreme pressure. In…

”World in Transition: A Social Contract for a Great Transformation”

”World in Transition: A Social Contract for a Great Transformation” Presentation of WBGU-flagship report ”World in Transition: A Social Contract for a Great Transformation” Low-Carbon Economy and Sustainable Development Press Release of 7 April 2011 The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) will present its latest flagship report, “ World in Transition: A Social Contract for a Great Transformation ”, to Annette Schavan, Federal Minister of Education and…

Annual Report 2009-2010

Annual Report 2009-2010 Published: “Annual Report 2009-2010” of the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) Press Release of 15 December 2010 Today, the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) has published its Annual Report 2009 - 2010. The UN-Summit on the Millennium Development Goals in New York, the Conference on Biological Diversity in Nagoya and the Climate Conferences in Copenhagen…

Germany needs an Energy Transformation foreign policy

Messner, Dirk / Jennifer Morgan (2013)
The Current Column, 07. January 2013

2012

2012 Jump to: Archive 2012 December November October September August July June May April March February January Archive 2012 Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sep . Oct. Nov. Dec. December A Hand Up Subsidies have long served as a safety net for needy Egyptians, but they are also inefficient, wasteful and expensive. Now the government is working to come up with a better social welfare system, one that encourages the poor to participate in Egypt’s economic…

Presentation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in Berlin

Presentation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in Berlin Presentation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in Berlin Press Release of 19 March 2013 Today, renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs launches the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in Berlin. Within the scope of the event “New pathways towards global sustainability”, which is carried out by SDSN, the German…

2011

2011 Jump to: Archive 2011 December November October September August July June May April March February January Archive 2011 Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. December Football and Politics in Africa: A Comment on The Rebel Attack on The Togolese National Team During Angola 2010 and Its Aftermath In his article DIE-researcher John Emeka Akude reviews the rebel attack on the Togolese national team during World Cup in Angola 2010 and its…

2010

2010 Jump to: Archive 2010 December November October September August July June May April March February January Archive 2010 Jan . Feb . Mar. April May June July Aug . Sept . Oct . Nov . Dec . December Arme werden ärmer Die internationale Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrise hat auch die Länder des globalen Südens mit voller Wucht getroffen. Zwar konstatierte das Deutsche Institut für Entwicklungspolitik „Sie (die Staaten) haben sich als bemerkenswert widerstandsfähig…

Climate change mitigation in emerging economies: the case of Indonesia: hot air or leadership?

Hein, Jonas (2013)
Briefing Paper 8/2013

Indonesia committed to reduce its emissions significantly and announced to develop a domestic carbon market. Since land-based emissions are key to Indonesia’s climate goals the development of incentives and sanctions that promote climate friendly land-use practices are crucial, argues Jonas Hein.