“A coalition is not a love match” – Interview with Ralf Fücks Published: 25 January 2017 Are the Greens compatible with Angela Merkel? An interview with Ralf Fücks, president of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, on coalitions with Merkel, the rise of the AfD, as well as the foundation’s development over the past 20 years. By Ralf Fücks
Fossil fuel subsidies and finance Published: 30 November 2016 G20 governments are spending $444 billion every year to support fossil fuel production. These financial flows are limiting the expansion of renewable energies that could curb global warming and meet a variety of sustainable development goals. By Elizabeth Bast and Alex Doukas
Energy Sustainability Published: 30 November 2016 The endorsement of the Paris Agreement at the Chinese G20 was clearly a step forward for energy sustainability in the face of climate change. Still the indications of how it might be achieved is limited in scope. By Elizabeth Bast and Alex Doukas
Green finance and climate finance Published: 30 November 2016 The G20 uses the term “Green Finance” as a broad umbrella term that refers to the major shift in financial flows required to support projects that benefit the environment and society by reducing pollution or tackling climate change. By Motoko Aizawa
Energy Reforms in Ukraine: On the Track to Climate Protection and Sustainability? Published: 19 July 2016 The energy sector in Ukraine is undergoing a fundamental transition. Yet, to overcome old structures and deep-rooted corruption, Ukraine needs a clear long-term strategy on the transition to green economy and sustainable energy. German and the EU technical support can play a key role in this process. By Komila Nabiyeva
Dossier: Fliegen Published: 1 June 2016 Fliegen ist ein zentraler Bestandteil der globalen und vernetzten Welt. Doch die ökologischen Auswirkungen lassen sich nicht länger verdrängen. Unser Dossier bietet Daten, Fakten und Infografiken zum aktuellen Stand der technischen Entwicklungen und einen Anstoß zur politischen Debatte über die Zukunft des Fliegens.
Natural gas, fracking and climate change – gas is not a solution, but part of the problem Published: 30 November 2015 Is Gas a climate-friendly energy sources? And the gas industry a climate protector? No, says Laura Weis and explains why we delay the energy transition with this idea. By Laura Weis
India: Rich in coal but poor in energy Published: 18 November 2015 Coal is an important part of India’s energy mix. Local production is not enough: strong demand is attracting imports from Australia and elsewhere. However, India has huge potential for renewable energy. By Axel Harneit-Sievers
Turning point: Decoupling Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Economic Growth Published: 22 September 2015 The transformation of economic growth towards a lower dependency on fossil fuels and related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is essential for the feasibility of a successful global climate strategy. A study by DIW Econ. pdf
Germany’s energy transition is not an island of its own Published: 30 June 2015 A quick overview of the world’s state of affairs with regard to energy shows that the global energy transition is now picking up speed, as Ralf Fücks points out. By Ralf Fücks
