Bonn, 12. März 2014
Existing development pathways need to be transformed so that they are more environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive. These two agendas can be synergistic or conflicting. Synergies have been explored to some extent in recent concepts such as the ‘green economy’, while the associated trade-offs and conflicts have received less…
Bonn, 11. März 2014
The notion of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) is a cornerstone of international climate policy. It essentially acknowledges that individual countries’ contributions to global warming are often at odds with the climate change impacts they will be facing while at the same time there exist considerable differences in…
Berlin, 11. März 2014
If we are to prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system and to preserve humanity's life support systems for future generations, we need a radical transformation in the way we use our planet's natural resources. The market is failing to bring about the necessary changes and its incentive structures even caused the…
Pauw, Pieter / Steffen Bauer / Carmen Richerzhagen / Clara Brandi / Hanna Schmole (2014) Discussion Paper 6/2014
This paper discusses options on how the international climate regime under the UNFCCC can move forward with one of its fundamental yet often disputed principles: Common But Differentiated Responsibility (CBDR).
Bruxelles, 06. März 2014
In 2014, negotiations for a Post-2015 global agenda will gain momentum. The Intergovernmental Open Working Group (OWG) established by the UN in 2013 will start elaborating a proposal which integrates work on the Sustainable Development Goals as decided by the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro in 2012 and…
Vidican, Georgeta (2014) Externe Publikationen
Pegels, Anna (2014) Buchveröffentlichungen
Blankenbach, Johannes (2014) Externe Publikationen
Berlin, 04. März 2014
Germany’s energy transition is high on the political agenda. However, the so-called “Energiewende” still has a long way to go if it is to become a global model for low-carbon transformation. What is expected from the German “Energiewende”? Is energy transition primarily a technical or a sociopolitical challenge? And how can the…
Ye, Jiang / Thomas Fues (2014) Briefing Paper 2/2014
The paper analyses the position of China in the UN process for a post-2015 global development agenda and formulates policy recommendations for the Chinese leadership which would enhance the country’s contributions to the developing world and the provision of global public goods.
Lütkenhorst, Wilfried / Anna Pegels (2014) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 24. Februar 2014
24.02.2014. Die deutsche Energiewende ist der weltweit einzigartige Versuch, eine reife und große Industriegesellschaft auch ohne Nuklearenergie zukunftsfähig zu machen.
Gal-Or, Noemi (2014) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 21. Februar 2014
To a Canadian, a bold speech such as the one recently delivered by the German President Joachim Gauck would not be expected from Canada’s Governor.
Lucas, Paul L. / José A. González / Carmen Richerzhagen (2014) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 03. Februar 2014
Ohne den Schutz von Biodiversität und Ökosystemdienstleistungen ist es nicht möglich, die Grundbedürfnisse der Armen zu befriedigen. Doch wie lässt sich dieses Thema in der Post-2015-Agenda verankern?
Bonn, 29. Januar 2014
Adaptation to the effects of climate change is a major challenge, particularly for highly vulnerable low-income countries. As adaptation to climate change is first and foremost a context specific and local process, it is evident that successful adaptation processes require context specific knowledge and analysis. Research can take an…
Stepping, Katharina M.K. (2013) Discussion Paper 25/2013
The first comprehensive comparison of cross-country environmental composite indicators evaluates their conceptual and methodological strengths and weaknesses. The study also assesses how useful these environmental indices are in the context of developing countries.
Acosta, Lilibeth A. / Damasa B. Magcale-Macandog / Wolfgang Lucht / Kathreena G. Engay / Maria Noriza Q. Herrera / Ozzy Boy S. Nicopior / Mic Ivan V. Sumilang / Jemimah Mae A. Eugenio / Nelson H. Enano Jr. (2013) Externe Publikationen
Kibaroglu, Aysegul / Waltina Scheumann (2013) Externe Publikationen
Furness, Mark (2013) Externe Publikationen
Klingebiel, Stephan (2013) Externe Publikationen
Janus, Heiner / Niels Keijzer (2013) Briefing Paper 23/2013
In September 2013 UN Member States called for a single post-2015 framework that would be universal in nature and apply to all countries. This paper compares the pros and cons of a top-down, bottom-up or hybrid approach to negotiating and formulating this new agenda.
