Figueroa, Aurelia (2013) The Current Column, 17. June 2013
Johnson, Oliver (2013) Discussion Paper 11/2013
Bonn, 25. June 2013
For many years, the climate negotiations focused almost exclusively on instruments that form markets for greenhouse gas emission reductions. The Kyoto Protocol is a good example of this. Since 2007, however, negotiating countries acknowledge that without suitable technology-specific measures, it is unlikely that climate change can be…
Presentation of WBGU Flagship Report 2013 Presentation of WBGU Flagship Report 2013 “World in Transition – Governing the Marine Heritage“ Press Release of 5 June 2013 The oceans are part of the common heritage of mankind and should, in the long term, be granted this status under international law. This would give them better protection and ensure that they are managed in a sustainable way, concludes the German Advisory Council on Global Change ( Wissenschaftlicher…
Ruchser, Matthias (2013) The Current Column, 01. July 2013
Bonn, 19. August 2013
The Sustainable Development Goals are now in the process of being formulated. These goals will help focus global attention on the subjects identified, and their emphasis, for the next decade and a half at least. This talk focused on the issue of equity - why is it important and how the formulation of the SDGs can better reflect the…
Lindenberg, Nannette (2013) The Current Column, 02. September 2013
Mahn, Timo Casjen / Pio Wennubst (2013) The Current Column, 23. September 2013
Bonn, 25. September 2013
Large dams have long been contested due to their potential negative environmental and social impacts, but are now experiencing a “revival” as well-established, non-fossil energy source. However, the majority of African rivers with hydropower potential are internationally shared and unilateral dam development may lead to conflicts among…
Janus, Heiner / Sebastian Paulo (2013) The Current Column, 30. September 2013
Figueroa, Aurelia (2013) The Current Column, 14. October 2013
Ruchser, Matthias (2013) The Current Column, 23. October 2013
Lindenberg, Nannette / Pieter Pauw (2013) The Current Column, 04. November 2013
Next Monday, the 19th annual Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) opens its doors in Warsaw.
Kaplan, Marcus / Pieter Pauw (2013) The Current Column, 11. November 2013
The release of the first part of the new IPCC report has once again made it clear how severely humans and ecosystems will suffer from the effects of climate change.
Brandi, Clara / Dominik Balthasar / Hannah Bowen / Kathrin Hamm / Whitney Haring-Smith / Ginger Turner / Yuzhe Wang /Jiajun Xu (2013) Books
Bonn, 12. December 2013
The Expert Roundtable on Energy Efficiency & Behaviour in Developing Countries was hosted by the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) in Bonn on 12 December 2013. It brought together researchers and practitioners in the fields of behavioural economics and energy efficiency, including participants…
Brandi, Clara (2013) External Publications
2013 Jump to: Archive 2013 December November October September August July June May April March February January Archive 2013 Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sep . Oct. Nov. Dec. December Aid on the edge of chaos - reviewThe solutions Ben Ramalingam offers to the problems in the aid system are innovative ways of aligning aid with its complex environment and introduces 'exotic' new development terms, describe Heiner Janus and Sebastian Paulo in their review.…
Scholz, Imme (2014) The Current Column, 07. January 2014
In the new year, we will need courage to follow new paths and the ability to learn from the mistakes of the past when determining a new global agenda, to be in place as of 2016.
Vidican, Georgeta / Matthias Böhning / Gina Burger / Elisa de Siqueira Regueira / Sandra Müller / Susanne Wendt (2013) Studies 79
In light of the strong potential for solar energy in Morocco, this study assesses oppportunities for developing a competitive local industry in this emerging sector. A strong emphasis is placed on building business linkages to enhance technology transfer for harnessing technological capabilities.
