Publication: “Turkey’s Water Policy – National Frameworks and International Cooperation”

The book “Turkey’s Water Policy – National Frameworks and International Cooperation” edited by Aysegul Kibaroglu (OKAN University, Turkey), Waltina Scheumann (German Development Institute), and Annika Kramer (adelphi) analyses the current state of Turkey’s water policy and its management of both national and transboundary waters. The book was recently published by Springer and is available as hardcover as well as eBook. » more

Workshop "Development prospects of the eco-label Blue Angel"

The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) was organising the workshop "Development prospects of the eco-label Blue Angel" on 26 September 2011 in Berlin. The central theme of the workshop was how to further develop the eco-label. adelphi was in-volved with the organisation and implementation of the event. » more

Report: Climate Change and Food Security in Eastern Europe

The recently published report presents the key findings of two scenario workshops with experts and regional stakeholders on climate change and food security that were conducted in February and May 2011 in Eastern Europe. The scenario workshops were part of the OSZE project „Climate Change and Security: Scenarios for Eastern Europe“, jointly organised by the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the European Environment Agency (EEA), and the Environment and Security Initiative (ENVSEC). adelphi supported the OSCE in the preparation and implementation of the workshops, and documented the results in a final report. The scenario report identified that food security will be imperilled by the combination of climate change and market forces: Both will significantly impact food affordability, which is particularly problematic as Eastern European citizens already need to spend large parts of their household income on food products. Consequently, adaptation to climate change in the agricultural sector will be particularly necessary. » more

International Conference “Green Markets – World of Sustainable Products”

The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is organising the international conference “Green Markets – World of Sustainable Products” on 29-30 September 2011 in Berlin. The central theme of the conference will be how the global community can develop an environmentally friendly, resource-saving and energy-efficient green economy. With the conference, the Federal Environment Agency seeks to discuss forward-looking perspectives and strategic approaches to environmental policy with a view to creating green markets, as well as identifying concrete solutions. adelphi is involved in the organisation and implementation of the conference. » more

An Insecure Climate: Dialogue in South Africa in the run up to the World Climate Conference

Two months ahead of the World Climate Conference in Durban, adelphi, the think tanks OneWorld and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) invited representatives from politics and civil societies to discuss risks and policy options in the light of increasing resource scarcities in Southern Africa. The dialogue event “Climate Change, Conflict and Cooperation in Southern Africa“ took place on 23rd September 2011 in Pretoria and was supported by the German Federal Foreign Office. » more

Publication: Innovation Potentials in Eco-friendly Public Procurement

The federal government, state- and local-authorities have a significant combined market-power. Consistent consideration for innovative products and services in public procurement can therefore provide extra support for innovation policies from the demand side. The aim of this study is to highlight the innovation potentials in eco-friendly public procurement in Germany. adelphi research and the Environmental Policy Research Centre (ffu) in Berlin carried out the study on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). » more

Publication (only available in German): “Sustainable Development Strategies in politics and business: Driver for innovation and cooperation?"

In the recently published book, “Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien in Politik und Wirtschaft. Treiber für Innovation und Kooperation?” (“Sustainable Development Strategies in politics and business: Driver for innovation and cooperation?"), editors Jutta Knopf, Rainer Quitzow, Esther Hoffmann and Maja Rotters comprehensively analyse sustainability strategies in public policy and the economy, and provide an overview of existing concepts, goals and implementation mechanisms. The book was recently published in Munich by the oekom verlag and costs 34,95 Euros. » more

Study Tour: Potential to conserve energy through energy efficiency

One of the simplest and most promising ways of conserving energy – in particular from a climate protection perspective – is to reduce the need to generate, transport, store and consume it in the first place. Countries in South Asia are faced with energy shortages while energy consumption continues to rise. In light of this, these countries must strive to boost energy efficiency, as this presents huge potential for conserving energy. As part of the Regional Energy Efficiency Project (REEP) South Asia, adelphi organized a study tour from 22 to 31 August 2011 in Berlin and Frankfurt for a delegation from India and Nepal on the topic of financing energy efficiency measures. » more

New project: Regulation, Assessment and Public Discourse on Climate Engineering

As a result of the sluggish pace of international climate negotiations, the debate on climate engineering (CE) – technological intervention to counteract the effects of climate change on the planet, also known as geoengineering – is gaining in significance. However, it is virtually impossible to gauge the risks of climate engineering and its potential side-effects. In light of this, the Office of Technology Assessment at the German Federal Parliament (TAB) has commissioned a report on the regulation and assessment of climate engineering. adelphi is a project partner in the consortium led by Kiel Earth Institutes. » more

adelphi workshop: "Adaptive Approaches to Water Resources Management" at the World Water Week

On the 25th of August the Twin2Go seminar ‘Governing Water Wisely: Adaptive Approaches to Water Resources Management’ is taking place at the World Water Week in Stockholm. adelphi and the University of Osnabrück designed the seminar jointly. » more

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