Building-efficiency training for Maghreb states

Starting on 20 February, adelphi will implement a 6-day training on “energy -efficiency for the building industry” for experts and executives from Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. » more

Workshop on climate change and food security in Eastern Europe

In the coming decades climate change will significantly affect the food supply worldwide. As the protests during the 2008 food, or more recently the rising costs in Tunisia, have shown, this also leads to security policy. In this context, a workshop organised by the OSCE and adelphi at Lviv, Ukraine, addressed the relevant consequences that can be expected for Eastern Europe. » more

Success: Hotel and Catering Energy Campaign celebrates 5,000th participant

Two months earlier than expected, the Hotel and Catering Energy Campaign of the German Hotel and Catering Trade Association (DEHOGA) reached its project objective by welcoming its 5,000th participant. The information campaign overseen by adelphi supports hoteliers and caterers in the field of energy savings and thereby helps them to save money. » more

Supporting SEED Award 2010 Winners – adelphi advises sustainability entrepreneurs

With the SEED Awards outstanding local environment and development initiatives are distinguished for their entrepreneurial spirit and their engagement. This year the jury awarded a total of 30 small businesses, which account for significant contributions to poverty reduction and ecological sustainability. » more

CONNECTED: News from the Transatlantic Climate Bridge

Transatlantic climate and energy policies are the focus of CONNECTED – a newsletter from adelphi and the Worldwatch Institute that published its first edition today. » more

Alumni of the International Leadership Training distinguished

The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and adelphi congratulate 25 environment and sustainability experts from Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia who successfully concluded their 12-month advanced training in Germany in line with the “International Leadership Trainings” (ILT). » more

adelphi supports Integrated Waste Management in Algeria

Inadequate waste management in Algeria leads to environmental impacts such as air pollution, soil, ground and surface water contamination, and incorporates sanitary risks for the local population. Algerian municipalities therefore aim for an integrated waste and resource management system, including prevention, recycling, treatment, and sanitary disposal of their wastes. » more

Inadequate supply of natural resources endangers German economy

Increasing trade restrictions and market interferences on the global commodity markets have a negative impact on the supply of important natural resources. On behalf of the KfW bank group, adelphi and the Institute for Future Studies and Technology Assessment (IZT) are analysing the critical supply of minerals for the German industry. » more

Annual book “Global Compact Germany 2010“ published

“Resource conflicts” and “crisis regions”, as well as the role corporate responsibility may have in this regard, are central to the new edition of the German UN Global Compact annual book. Two articles from Dr. Moira Feil, Achim Maas and Lukas Ruettinger (adelphi) point out the roles and responsibilities of companies and highlight how sustainability strategies can facilitate peace building. » more

adelphi continues to run the EMAS Helpdesk

On behalf of the European Commission adelphi will continue to lead the EMAS Helpdesk in 2011, providing extensive information on the European environmental management system to various interest groups such as companies, associations, environmental organisations and the public. » more

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