Market-compliant forest conservation (REDD+) REDD is a mechanism for “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation” in so-called developing countries that has been discussed in the context of the UN climate talks since 2005.
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The Battle for Modernity Today’s central line of conflict runs between open societies and various forms of Identitarian radicalism. The challenge we face is to reconcile rapid changes in a globalized modern age with our need to belong and our need for security. Ralf Fücks
History Repeats Itself - Backwards to Small, Tribal States Is the EU the cause of the injustices we face? Zygmunt Bauman discusses Brexit and the impact it has on the world. Zygmunt Bauman, Helena Celestino
Habitat III: New Urban Agenda and the importance of civil society Close on the heels of the UN adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in September 2015 the HABITAT III conference offers the international community a timely opportunity to revisit and revision its commitments to putting human rights at the heart of sustainable urban development. The global context is adverse, marked by growing inequity, rising levels of homelessness and landlessness, forced migration, environmental degradation and climate change. Poonam Joshi
Civil society in Russia – Where external support is vital Russian NGOs are under pressure: They are hindered in their work with laws and checks by the authorities, paralyzed and driven to close down. External support is not only helpful, but vital. Johannes Voswinkel
Authoritarian repression under the pretext of sovereignty The repression of civil societies activites in countries like Egypt and Russia are justified with the "protection of the states sovereignity" and the "principle of non-intervention". When unwelcomed critique is silenced, activists need all our solidarity and support. Wolfgang Kaleck, Simon Rau
Crimea: will a new conflict take place? Within the last days, Russia has accused Ukraine in “state terrorism” and started massive military drills along Ukrainian border. Our office in Kiev answers the most pressing questions on the recent escalation in Crimea. Sergej Sumlenny, Eugenia Andreyuk
After Brexit: India's solidarity with Britain and Europe Great Britain has a rich history. Leaving the EU also affects countries that are part of the Commonwealth. India will redefine its economic and political strategy with both the UK and the EU. C. Raja Mohan
Editorial: Behind the Rio Games Parallels between the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016: does the society always pay the bill in international sport competitions? Barbara Unmüßig
