Laptop generals and bot armies: The digital front of Russia’s Ukraine war Analysis Digital technology plays a key role in the armed conflict in Ukraine – as a tool for cyberattacks and digital protest, and as an accelerator for information and disinformation. By Sabine Muscat and Zora Siebert
Peace processes need a feminist vision! Background Much has been achieved at international level in the critical field of women, peace and security in recent years. Yet women are still woefully underrepresented in the Afghan peace process. The basic rights for which they fought so hard are at stake in the country’s internal negotiations with the Taliban. By Anna Schwarz and Sarah Weiß
CSO Statement during the 2nd GCF Replenishment Consultation Statement GCF CSO Active Observer for Developed Countries Liane Schalatek on the Green Climate Fund's 2nd Replenishment By Liane Schalatek
Developed countries: more than double your support! The Green Climate Fund is up for its first replenishment. Civil society wants developed countries to double their help By Liane Schalatek
They Spent Months Protesting Corruption. Now What? Transatlantic Media Fellowship Young people in Central and Eastern Europe took to the streets in a quixotic fight. Will they now face a winter of despair? By Emily Tamkin
Some Highlights of the 2016 China-led G20 Summit This discussion paper reviews key outcomes of the September 4-5 G20 Summit in China. By Nancy Alexander and Aldo Caliari
The Return of Repression Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung President Barbara Unmüssig on the ever-shrinking spaces for civil society and what it means for democratic governance around the world. By Barbara Unmüßig
Fact Sheets for Civil Society on the Green Climate Fund What is the Green Climate Fund? Is it gender-responsive? Will communities profit directly from its funding? How will civil society groups find out if the GCF is funding a project in their country or community? These are some of the questions that this set of five easy-to-read fact sheets answers in straightforward understandable language. By Liane Schalatek