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Taxing carbon as an instrument of green industrial policy in developing countries

Pegels, Anna (2016)
Discussion Paper 23/2016

This study reviews evidence on competitiveness, employment and distributional effects of carbon taxes with a view on informing the decisions of policy makers and bureaucrats in developing and emerging countries. It emphasizes design options to mitigate negative and generate positive effects.

The mobilisation of sub-national revenues is a decisive factor in the realisation of the 2030 Agenda

von Haldenwang, Christian / Armin von Schiller (2016)
Briefing Paper 21/2016

Sub-national units will play an increasing role in the mobilisation of domestic resources for the 2030 agenda. They are also at the forefront in the implementation of the global reform agenda. Consequently, they also contribute to overcoming problems of fragile statehood.

Trumps election is a turning point for the world order

Messner, Dirk (2016)
Mitarbeiter sonstige

Donald Trump will become President of the USA on 20 January 2017. Even if he only implements part of what he has announced, a political earthquake will be unleashed. This will radically change the conditions the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Climate Agreement. Efforts to organize global cooperation need to be massively expanded: the EU needs to strengthen its international profile, and it needs a 100-day programme outlining its priorities. The German G20 Presidency can help to strengthen climate protection and the 2030 Agenda. These are the foundations upon which the transatlantic partnership as well as dialogue between societies must move forward.

Food security in the face of climate change: impossible without water

Herrfahrdt-Pähle, Elke / Waltina Scheumann (2016)
The Current Column, 21. November 2016

The issue of adapting African agriculture to climate change was finally addressed at the 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Marrakesh. We can only achieve food security by ensuring that overdue investment is made in irrigation infrastructure and institutions.

Effective and geographically balanced? An output-based assessment of non-state climate actions

Chan, Sander / Robert Falkner / Matthew Goldberg / Harro van Asselt (2016)
External Publications

China werpt zich op als morele leider

Pauw, Pieter (2016)
External Publications

La décarbonisation: transformation vers la compatibilité climatique

Messner, Dirk (2016)
External Publications

Dekarbonisierung: Transformation zur Klimaverträglichkeit

Messner, Dirk (2016)
External Publications

Pariser Klimaabkommen: Europa kann die Lücke füllen

Messner, Dirk (2016)
External Publications

Trump’s White House and Paris climate agreement: is Europe up for the challenge?

Messner, Dirk (2016)
External Publications

Private finance for climate-change adaptation: challenges and opportunities for Kenya

Pauw, Pieter / Adis Dzebo (2016)
Briefing Paper 22/2016

Private investments are important for countries to adapt to climate change. Yet how realistic is it to rely on the mobilisation of private investments in adaptation, in particular for less developed countries? This Policy Brief aims to answer this question in relation to Kenya

Green finance: actors, challenges and policy recommendations

Berensmann, Kathrin / Nannette Lindenberg (2016)
Briefing Paper 23/2016

Broad international consensus exists about the need to scale up financing for green investments. However, private green finance is still scarce due to a range of microeconomic challenges. For enhancing private green investment, a coordinated approach of all actors of the financial system is needed.

Global Renewable Energy Forum 2016

Bonn, 01. December 2016

Ein Jahr nach der Verabschiedung des Pariser Klimaabkommens zog die Veranstaltung eine erste Bilanz hinsichtlich des Fortschritts der internationalen Gemeinschaft, die globale Erderwärmung auf weit unter 2°C zu begrenzen. Aufgrund der herausgehobenen Rolle des Energiesektors, welcher weltweit für mehr als zwei Drittel der…

Green banking regulation: setting out a framework

Lindenberg, Nannette / Ulrich Volz (2016)
External Publications

Private investments in climate change adaptation

Nairobi, 05. December 2016

This workshop discussed the mobilisation of private investments in climate change adaptation. In the 2015 Paris Agreement, developed countries reaffirmed their commitment from the 2009 Copenhagen Accord to mobilise USD 100 billion annually by 2020 to support climate-change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. A substantial…

Coherence and equity in a post-Paris climate governance landscape

Nairobi, 08. December 2016

With the Paris Agreement coming into force, the landscape of global climate governance is set to change. This raises a number of questions: How should climate governance retain coherence at multiple levels and across different sectors? What institutions, procedures and policies are required to ensure delivery 'on the ground' and to…

Out of Africa: The 2016 Nairobi Conference on Earth System Governance leads by example

Bauer, Steffen / Fariborz Zelli (2016)
The Current Column, 12. December 2016

The 2016 Conference on Earth System Governance (ESG) was a premiere. It was the first to convene in Africa. It was about time!

Results-based approaches in agriculture: what is the potential?

Janus, Heiner / Sarah Holzapfel (2016)
Discussion Paper 25/2016

Increased and more effective investments in the agricultural sector are needed to address the challenge of ending hunger and achieving food security until 2030. The paper analyses the opportunities and challenges of applying results-based approaches in the agricultural sector.

Private-sector finance for climate–resilient investments

Kigali, 13. December 2016

Rwanda is often recognized as a model for how to attract and reap the benefits of international development cooperation. Its economy grew by more than 8% per year between 2001 and 2015; corruption is low; and it has one of the best “ease of doing business” rankings in Africa. At the same time, achieving Rwanda’s sustainable development…

Environmental tax reform in developing, emerging and transition economies

Cottrell, Jacqueline / Kai Schlegelmilch / Matthias Runkel / Alexander Mahler (2016)
Studies 93

This report highlights lessons on impacts, costs and acceptance learned from environmental tax reforms in industrialised countries, focusing on those most transferable to developing countries, and illustrated with the authors’ practical advisory experience in selected developing countries.