Mekong River Commission is seeking adelphi's advice
Hydropower and the management of water resources should be beneficial for both people and the environment. adelphi will develop recommendations for the Mekong River Commission to solve the issue. » more
DEHOGA Environmental Check is growing in popularity
The DEHOGA Environmental Check is now firmly established in the German hotel and catering industry. Increasing numbers of hoteliers and restaurateurs are keen to acquire the seal of approval developed by adelphi. » more
Making “made in China” sustainable
The demand for sustainable products "made in China"is ever increasing. Together with several project partners, adelphi will introduce the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) in Chinese companies and production sites of European enterprises. » more
Customized Workshops for the Winners of the SEED Awards
adelphi provided support for the winners of the SEED Awards for the third time in a row. In customized workshops, the consultants passed on the tools required for sustainable and successful growth to the 35 winners in 2011 from Africa and Asia. » more
New project will demonstrate sustainable approaches to water reuse in the MENA region
Treatment and reuse of effluents help preserve existing water resources. This is even more important in arid regions such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where climate change is expected to further dry out the land. With its latest project SustainWater MED, adelphi and its partners demonstrates how an integrated approach and solutions could work for the different stages of the wastewater management cycle. » more
News from the “Network Vulnerability”
Adaptation to climate change impacts plays an increasingly important role in German climate policy. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA), on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety has been consigned a consortium led by adelphi to build the so-called “Network Vulnerability”. » more
New Project on New Ways of Climate Diplomacy
In light of the limited progress of international climate policy development and the end of the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol in 2012, there is a need for supplementary efforts to develop plans of action regarding crisis and conflict preventive climate policy. The German-led debate on climate change in the UN Security Council in July 2011 was a first step in this regard. In a new project, adelphi addresses the above challenges in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office by seeking to identify and further develop innovative foreign policy options regarding climate issues. » more
Training on climate-friendly tourism in Indonesia
Tourism in Pangandaran, Indonesia, shall become more climate-friendly and thus contribute to international climate change mitigation. adelphi was contracted by the UNWTO designed and conceptualised a training of trainers which took place from March 12-14, 2012 in Bandung/West Java. » more
New Project: Adapting Guidelines for Energy Management Systems to the ISO 50001 International Standard
Following the introduction of DIN EN 16001, adelphi developed guidelines for corporations and organisations, which are in their fifth edition and also available in English and Chinese. The guidelines are currently being updated and adapted to the specifications of ISO 50001 with the aim of meeting the needs of future users of an international energy management systems standard. » more
New Project: Opportunities and Potential of Future Green Markets
Future green markets are critical for Germany’s strong international trade position. On behalf of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and together with its partners, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and the Institute of Economic Structures Research (GWS mbH), adelphi explores the importance of expanding future green markets with respect to the economy in general and environmental protection in particular. The results will be used to define the framework of possible actions to promote future green markets and develop adequate environmental policy instruments. » more

