New online platform for adaptation projects launched

The AdaptCap project website offers a new feature: 16 adaptation pilot projects were chosen to present themselves on the platform „Local Adaptation Projects“, developed by adelphi. In the future the website will serve as a platform for projects to gather funding. » more

Publication: practice-orientated guidebook for CSR advisors

In small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe, there is a growing awareness of corporate social responsibility (CSR). In order to support this development, adelphi produced a guidebook on behalf of the European Commission entitled "Tips and Tricks for Advisors – Corporate Social Responsibility for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises". » more

Expert discussion on conflict sensitive adaptation

adelphi presented and discussed the results of the climate change, adaptation, and crisis prevention nexus with experts in Berlin. The aim of the two year research project is to develop roadmaps for the focal regions Central Asia, South Asia and the Andes, as well as a memorandum on “Adaptation for Peace and Stability”. » more

Improving sanitation and solid waste management in the Himalaya region

Shimla is a frontrunner in effective management of sanitation and solid waste in the Himalaya region. During a study tour organised by adelphi, representatives from governmental institutions from Nepal and India learned about the required infrastructure and important management aspects. » more

adelphi trains multipliers in the operation and maintenance of adaptation technologies

Water treatment plants or dyke constructions require regular operation and maintenance (O&M) to ensure a lasting reduction of coastal communities’ vulnerability to climate change. In the framework of the AdaptCap project adelphi conducted training-of-trainer workshops on the O&M of technical adaptation projects. » more

Study tour on co-generation technology in sugar and rice husk mills

Co-generation technologies help producers to save energy. Experts from the rice and sugar industry and representatives of governmental institutions in Bangladesh and Nepal learned about the opportunities during a study trip to India, organized and implemented by adelphi. » more

Vulnerability Network: Expert Workshops on Sectors of the German Climate Adaptation Strategy

As part of the Vulnerability Network, five expert workshops were held between December 2012 and January 2013. The goal of these workshops was to collaborate with leading experts across various sectors of the “German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change” (DAS) on the operationalisation of impact chains developed during this project. » more

Can environmental policy pave the way for the sustainable production of raw materials?

The exploitation of raw materials is becoming increasingly widespread in ecologically sensitive and politically unstable regions. On behalf of the Federal Environment Agency, adelphi is researching strategies for the future role of German environmental policy in the compliance with, and further development and promotion of, internationally recognised environmental and social standards. » more

Climate protection and tourism are compatible – adelphi to showcase STREAM at the ITB

STREAM is a flagship project promoting climate protection in the tourism industry. adelphi will present the project with the UNWTO at the International Tourism Exchange (ITB) and at the Indonesian Embassy. » more

Training days for students on Environment, Cooperation and Conflict

Climate change, water and food scarcity, resource conflicts and environmental refugees threaten both international and human security. adelphi and Germanwatch look at these issues in a project targeted at informing secondary school and university students, facilitated by the German Environmental Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. » more

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