Climate footprint reports difficult to compare

More and more companies have recognised climate change as an increasingly important topic. In 2010, 25 of the 30 largest companies listed in the German Stock Exchange (DAX) had issued statements on climate-relevant emissions, four extensively and in line with international standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, which makes it almost impossible to compare facts and figures, reveals a study by adelphi. » more

Preventing of climate-induced conflicts

The risk of conflicts due to climate change is expected to rise, particularly in fragile and conflict-afflicted countries. Within the framework of the Initiative for Peacebuilding – Early Warning Analysis to Action (IfP-EW), adelphi together with EU representatives in Brussels will discuss strategies to avoid fueling discord and tensions. » more

CSR made easy

The CSR catalogue of indicators developed by adelphi and the Dr. Hardtke business consultancy firm has been approved by sustainability experts. Small and medium-sized businesses in particular stand to benefit from it, and will now find it easier to work with the ISO 26000 guidelines for corporate social responsibility. » more

The path towards adaptation strategy

Adapting today to avoid being overwhelmed by the consequences of climate change: this is the underlying principal of the German Adaptation Strategy. Its enactment in 2008 was a milestone in German climate policy. Together with adelphi, two researchers from the University of Oldenburg investigated the political path towards the strategy. » more

Conserving energy through benchmarking

adelphi and the Austrian Energy Agency are currently developing the methodological foundations for energy-efficiency benchmarking, which helps to identify potential to conserve energy. » more

Early warning and crisis prevention: adelphi develops methodology

adelphi has contributed conceptual models of crises induced by weaknesses in environmental governance to the G-MOSAIC project, one of a series of the EU’s Earth monitoring projects. » more

German-Chinese exchange of experience in emissions trading

China wishes to establish a national emissions trading system. A delegation of experts attended an experience exchange programme in Germany organised by adelphi, where they were provided with extensive information on the subject. » more

Rio+20 and the financial assessment of biodiversity

The monetary and economic value of animals and plants will be one of the topics on the Rio+20 agenda. Before the start of negotiations, the Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag has assigned adelphi to analyse the positions of the different stakeholders. » more

Cities rise to the challenges of climate change

Storms, floods and heatwaves pose new challenges for cities and municipalities in Europe. adelphi is helping them to develop strategies, ensuring that they are capable of adapting to these situations. » more

Contributing to a sustainable water supply in the MENA countries

adelphi will foster capacity development in the region for addressing climate change impacts and develop a methodology and a GIS-based tool for assessing and mapping vulnerability in the MENA water sector. » more

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