European Energy Transition

The Future of Europe and the Future of Climate Action

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The EU is still getting to grips with the need to transition to a fully decarbonised economy, the political economy challenges of deep decarbonisation, the need to develop a regime to manage climate risk, and with aligning its own efforts with those of non-state actors such as cities and progressive businesses. How does climate governance fit within the ‘Future of Europe’ process led by the European Commission?

Biodiversity: The Danger of Declining Diversity

Gourmets visiting Sylt, Germany’s idyllic North Sea vacation destination, can choose between fresh Pacific oysters and native blue mussels. But what seems like fine dining is actually a cautionary tale as the foreign oysters threaten to overrun the native mussels.

Acidification: A Corrosive Future

Our oceans are becoming more and more acidic. Though barely detectable to humans, for many of the animals that live there, the change is already proving fatal.

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Latest Publications

Aloft - An Inflight Review

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Air traffic must become climate neutral and more environmentally friendly. With the publication Aloft – An Inflight Review the Heinrich Böll Foundation and the Airbus Group want to provide important insights into the current state of technological developments and the political debate surrounding the sustainable future of flying.

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Dossier

Regions for Green Economy

The European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament have all repeatedly called for regional cooperation in the context of the 2030 framework on climate and energy and the Energy Union.

Dossier: Air Travel

Flying is a central component of the globally networked world. At the same time, the environmental impact can no longer be ignored. Our dossier provides facts and infographics on the current state of technological developments and the political debate surrounding the sustainable future of air travel.

Events at hbs Brussels

Energy Atlas 2018 – Facts and figures about renewables in Europe

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The social and environmental impacts of EU palmoil policies

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Böll Lunch Debate

What‘s the Matter with Central Eastern Europe?
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Nuclear power yes please?! Questions on current EU energy & research policy

Renewable Energy - Regional Cooperation Study Tour

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Radostina PRIMOVA
Director Climate & Energy Programme
Tel. +32-2-743 41 04
Email: radostina.primova@eu.boell.org

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