Bold policies needed on Regional Renewables Cooperation Published: 15 September 2015 The report Driving regional cooperation forward in the 2030 renewable energy framework, explores the role of regional cooperation to reach or even exceed the target of at least 27% renewables by 2030.
The Czech Nuclear Illusion Published: 17 August 2015 In the first week of June, the Czech government adopted an action plan that is supposed to lead to the construction of four new reactors in the country. The government’s decision, however, is not the product of a rational political debate; it is the result of the long-term erosion of responsible governing. Martin Sedlák
How the EU can lead on climate change and migration – Time to translate research findings into policies Published: 15 July 2015 The interrelation between climate change and migration is complex and at times hard to grasp. Environmentally-induced migration intersects with development, adaptation, humanitarian and migration policies, which leads to difficulties in adequately responding to the phenomenon. Silvia Brugger, Diane Le Naour
What Germany can learn from California's start-up culture Published: 3 July 2015 Entrepreneurial spirit will play an important role in driving energy transitions around the world. Cem Özdemir travelled to San Francisco to witness how innovative solutions are driving low-carbon development in the Bay Area.
European Perspectives on the German Energy Transition Published: 24 June 2015 The German energy transition - or Energiewende - cannot be regarded as a solely German phenomenon and is increasingly impacting energy systems far beyond its borders. If the Energiewende is to turn into a true success story it must become more European.
Interview on Smart Growth with Ralf Fücks, Co-President of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Published: 17 June 2015 The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung North America spoke with our Co-President, Ralf Fücks, about the need for a global, smart green growth strategy, outlined in his new book 'Green Growth, Smart Growth - A New Approach to Economics, Innovation and the Environment'. Ralf Fücks
“Ambitious Alliance Needed On Climate” From EU-CELAC Lawmakers Published: 12 June 2015 Find our press release to the conclusion of the 2015 Summit of the European Union and the Community of latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).
Ma Propre Énergie Published: 9 June 2015 L’énergie, ça vous parle ? Cette bande-dessinée va vous permettre d’y voir plus clair! We have recently launched with partners the web comic 'Ma propre énergie' in which we depeict in a playful manner the history of energy in France from ancient times to today. Get involved for more local, renewable and controllable energy!
Nuclear optimism will cost CZK 32 billion Published: 18 May 2015 In the spring of 2014, power company ČEZ cancelled its tender for the construction of two new blocks at the Temelín Nuclear Power Station. The decision came immediately after the government adopted a resolution in which it rejected “involvement in any type of state guarantee” for new nuclear projects. Karel Polanecký