Kloke-Lesch, Adolf (2016) The Current Column, 19. December 2016
Worldwide, numerous actors from civil society, the corporate sector and academia have made the 17 goals and the climate agenda their own business. A remarkable momentum. At the same time, three observations give cause for concern
Berensmann, Kathrin / Nannette Lindenberg (2016) Analysen und Stellungnahmen 14/2016
International herrscht Einigkeit, dass die Finanzierung grüner Investitionen verstärkt werden muss. Aufgrund mikroökonomischer Hürden sind grüne Privatinvestitionen jedoch immer noch die Ausnahme. Das lässt sich nur durch koordiniertes Handeln aller Ak-teure des Finanzsystems ändern.
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.
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…
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.
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!
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…
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…
Lindenberg, Nannette / Ulrich Volz (2016) External Publications
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…
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.
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
Messner, Dirk (2016) External Publications
Pauw, Pieter (2016) External Publications
Chan, Sander / Robert Falkner / Matthew Goldberg / Harro van Asselt (2016) External Publications
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.
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.
