Climate & Energy

Ecological integrity and the fight against climate change, clean energy solutions, and (gender-)equitable sustainable development approaches are central for securing the future of humanity and the planet. As societies embark worldwide upon the green transformation of business-as-usual economic and development agendas, greater emphasis must be given to social and gender justice, participatory democracy, and citizen involvement. We support sustainable economic development fueled by clean energies, greener infrastructure, and inclusive governance.

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The Inflation Reduction Act Explained

Analysis

The Inflation Reduction Act has been praised by American unions, climate activists, and national security hawks - but criticized in Europe. Why the split?

By Mareike Moraal

Climate Policy & Finance

Green Equity

Dossier

This dossier explores what needs to improve in order for green equity to become a powerful instrument to support a green and socially inclusive transformation.

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10 Things to Know About Climate Finance: 2023 Global Stocktake Edition

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With Loss and Damage Fund, COP27 Delivers Ray of Sunshine in a Darkening Climate Finance Sky

Article

Overall prospects for adequate, timely and predictable climate finance delivery in the scale and quantity needed have further dimmed after COP27.

By Liane Schalatek

Protesters in the UNFCCC climate process push for finance to address loss and damage

Climate Finance Matters at COP27

Analysis

Rich nations must prove they are willing to hold up their end of the climate bargain of the Paris Agreement at COP27

By Liane Schalatek

More Than an Add-On? Centering gender equality in climate investments - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Washington, DC

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Energy Transition

Energy Atlas: Figures and facts about renewables in Europe

The European Energy Atlas 2018 is published at a time when the EU Member States are discussing their energy and climate strategy until 2013. It thereby not only provides a compass on the differing energy discussions in Europe but also reveals how a Europeanization of the energy transition will be the more efficient and cost-effective option for all Europeans.

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North Carolina Trees Are Feeding Europe’s ‘Clean Energy’ Revolution

Media Fellowship

Scientists and environmental activists have raised concerns about the carbon benefit of burning wood pellets for power. But the industry churning them out in North Carolina has continued to grow.

By Melba Newsome

Greening the Economy

The Clean Energy Revolution Is Picking Up Pace in the USA

Transatlantic Media Fellowship

The reason: the party of climate change deniers is beginning to see that green can also be the color of money.

By Felix Austen

Is Nationalization an Answer to Climate Change?

Transatlantic Media Fellowship

What’s unique about Labour’s nationalization plans with regard to energy is that they would make Britain the first country to nationalize its power sector with the express intention of weaning it off fossil fuels and with an eye toward decarbonizing the economy.

By Kate Aronoff

Toward a Transatlantic Green New Deal

Paper

The grave financial and economic crisis that broke into full view in the fall of 2008 has dominated headlines and politics. The imagery of a Green New Deal is important in that it suggests an ambitious approach predicated on the need for strong government action and a decisive break with old policies.

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Publications & Atlases

Feminist perspectives on gender-just and sustainable urban development

Factsheet

Urbanisation is a defining characteristic of life across the globe in the 21st century. Cities offer many opportunities for different types of people to forge a livelihood and lead a fulfilling social life. The diverse options are taken up in particular by women and people who renounce traditional, binary gender roles and norms and are thus often subject to various kinds of discrimination.

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The Ocean Atlas

Overfishing, the loss of biodiversity, and an immense pollution – the seas are under stress. The Ocean Atlas 2017 delivers in more than 40 infographics and articles all the relevant data, facts and contexts.

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Agrifood Atlas

Agrifood corporations are driving industrialization along the entire global value chain, from farm to plate. The Agrifood Atlas serves facts and shows why and how the road to a socio-ecologically oriented agricultural and nutritional industry must be taken.

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Staff

Mareike Moraal

Program Director, Energy & Environment

Liane Schalatek

Associate Director