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Post 2015: special event on Post-2015 – stuck in the process?

Rippin, Nicole (2013)
Briefing Paper 19/2013

Benefit, cost and risk sharing in hydropower projects on international rivers

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…

Too Big to Fail? Ein entwicklungspolitisches Regierungsprogramm für die Vereinten Nationen

Mahn, Timo Casjen / Pio Wennubst (2013)
Die aktuelle Kolumne, 23. September 2013

Incorporating equity in the Sustainable Development Goals

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…

Climate Technology and Development

Bonn, 25. Juni 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…

Post-2015: how emerging economies shape the relevance of a new agenda

Hackenesch, Christine / Heiner Janus (2013)
Briefing Paper 14/2013

Exploring the effectiveness of local content requirements in promoting solar PV manufacturing in India

Johnson, Oliver (2013)
Discussion Paper 11/2013

Green transformation and the Future of Growth

Bonn, 18. Juni 2013

From 17 until 19 June 2013, the sixth Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum – The Future of Growth will take place in Bonn. The German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) will organise the Panel “Green Transformation and the Future of Growth”. Citius, altius, fortius . The motto of “Faster, Higher,…

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…

Governing the energy-water-environment nexus related to hydro-power projects

Bonn, 23. Mai 2013

Hydropower projects are one type of measures in which the energy-water nexus manifests itself. On one hand hydropower is recognised as one of the “advanced, cleaner, more efficient, affordable and cost-effective energy technologies" and as one of the best-developed non-fossil forms of electricity production. On the other hand, hydropower…

Report of the High-level Panel on Global Sustainability: “Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing” - Bonn

Report of the High-level Panel on Global Sustainability: “Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing” - Bonn Zu unseren Infomailings Hinweis Während unserer Online-, Hybrid- und Präsenz-Veranstaltungen werden z.T. Foto- und/oder Filmaufnahmen bzw. Screenshots gemacht. Dieses Bildmaterial wird für die Veranstaltungsberichterstattung und allgemeine Öffentlichkeitsarbeit in verschiedenen Medien verwendet. Mit der Teilnahme an der Veranstaltung erklären…

Towards Low-Carbon Prosperity: National Strategies and International Partnerships

Berlin, 09. Mai 2013

The transformation to a low-carbon society has become the prerequisite for the future of modern industrial society. The governments of many countries have already started with the decarbonisation of their economies. Differences in their economic, technical and policy approaches facilitate mutual learning. The symposium presented a variety…

Report of the High-level Panel on Global Sustainability: “Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing”

Report of the High-level Panel on Global Sustainability: “Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing” Zu unseren Infomailings Hinweis Während unserer Online-, Hybrid- und Präsenz-Veranstaltungen werden z.T. Foto- und/oder Filmaufnahmen bzw. Screenshots gemacht. Dieses Bildmaterial wird für die Veranstaltungsberichterstattung und allgemeine Öffentlichkeitsarbeit in verschiedenen Medien verwendet. Mit der Teilnahme an der Veranstaltung erklären Sie…

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.

Post-2015: the EU can contribute more than aid to the global development agenda

Furness, Mark / Heiner Janus / Stephan Klingebiel (2013)
Briefing Paper 7/2013

The post-2015 global development framework provides an opportunity to reconsider the European Union’s potential role as a global actor for the coming decades. The EU should aspire to fulfil a post-2015 role that goes beyond traditional development assistance.

2010

2010 Direkt zu: Archiv 2010 Dezember November Oktober September August Juli Juni Mai April März Februar Januar Archiv 2010 Jan . Feb . März April Mai Juni Juli Aug . Sept . Okt . Nov . Dez . Dezember 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…

Sustainability certification in the Indonesian palm oil sector: benefits and challenges for smallholders

Brandi, Clara / Tobias Cabani / Christoph Hosang / Sonja Schirmbeck / Lotte Westermann / Hannah Wiese (2013)
Studies 74

Palm oil production is in the centre of intense debate, especially due to sustainability concerns. This study analyses sustainability standards for smallholders in the Indonesian palm oil sector, focusing on the challenges and gaps of smallholder certification and the benefits that can be gained.

2011

2011 Direkt zu: Archiv 2011 Dezember November Oktober September August Juli Juni Mai April März Februar Januar Archiv 2011 Jan. Feb. März April Mai Juni Juli Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dez . Dezember 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…

Vorstellung des Nachhaltigkeits-Netzwerks

Vorstellung des Nachhaltigkeits-Netzwerks Vorstellung des Nachhaltigkeits-Netzwerks der Vereinten Nationen in Berlin Pressemitteilung vom 19.03.2013 Heute stellt der renommierte Ökonom Jeffrey D. Sachs das von ihm geleitete Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) der Vereinten Nationen in Berlin vor. Im Rahmen der von SDSN, Deutschem Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) und ICC Deutschland durchgeführten Veranstaltung „ New pathways towards global…

Special Volume: Low-Carbon Society for a Green Economy

Special Volume: Low-Carbon Society for a Green Economy Direkt zu: 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…