Not only can activities for climate change mitigation and lowering vulnerability to climate change be seen as suitable approaches to avoid conflict. What has been ignored is the fact that these efforts could also aggravate existing conflicts or create new ones if not carefully designed. » more

Africa is most affected by climate change as well as the induced security risks. Experts discussed during a scoping seminar on climate change, conflict and cooperation in Addis Ababa how conflict constellations could be transformed into opportunities for regional cooperation. The corresponding policy brief is now available. » more

Nepal depends on the private sector when pushing forward a more efficient energy consumption. adelphi supports the Energy Efficiency Centre (EEC) to upgrade their services for businesses. A workshop in Kathmandu was the first step within the two-year project to improve institutional and personal capacities. » more

Over the last decade, Malaysia has made progress in creating an institutional and regulatory landscape for sustainable development. adelphi now supports Malaysia’s government in strengthening the national framework on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). » more

Innovative, resource-efficient products and processes are becoming more and more important in India to assure its economic growth and sustainability. adelphi supports the Indian banking house SIDBI to develop products for financing innovative concepts. » more

The concept of smart cities enables metropolitan regions to attain sustainable and socially inclusive development while remaining competitive. adelphi develops strategies on how the concept could be applied in developing and transition countries. » more

The SEED Initiative has chosen adelphi as its hosting organisation. The Berlin-based consultancy has already been supporting the initiative since 2007 with the organisation of the SEED Awards and, additionally with capacity building programmes for the winners since 2009. » more