Every Monday, the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) comments on the latest issues and trends of international development policy by its Current Column. The column is intended for politically interested readers who want to get a brief overview on the state of German and international development policy.
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Aleksandrova, Mariya/ Idil Boran (2019)
The Current Column, 14 October 2019
In 2013, Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) acknowledged the increasing risks related to climate change and established the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage (WIM) caused by global warming. With next week’s meeting of its Executive Committee and the upcoming review at COP25 in Chile, the WIM is entering a critical juncture.
Hernandez, Ariel (2019)
The Current Column, 09 October 2019
Scientific knowledge, as the pillar of evidence-based policy-making, is currently on the defensive. This reluctance is not helpful in defending science and is even reinforcing the risks.
Burni, Aline (2019)
The Current Column, 30 September 2019
Brazil was regarded as one of the emerging economies reshaping the global scene. Yet under the leadership of Jair Bolsonaro, this image changed drastically.
Schwachula, Anna / Okka Lou Mathis / Daniele Malerba / Ramona Hägele (2019)
The Current Column, 27 September 2019
Mass mobilization of civil society is increasing global pressure to adopt more ambitious climate policies. A blessing for some people. But with the new consciousness, another debate comes into focus.
Stoffel, Tim / Maximilian Müngersdorff (2019)
The Current Column, 23 September 2019
Procurement in public institutions is becoming more professional and is increasingly being seen as a strategic policy instrument. This also helps in implementing social and environmental criteria in public tenders.
Kaplan, Lennart / Niels Keijzer (2019)
The Current Column, 16 September 2019
Germany and France are set to launch an alliance for multilateralism during the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, which begins in New York on 17 September.
Bauer, Steffen / Mariya Aleksandrova (2019)
The Current Column, 11 September 2019
A report launched this week by the Global Commission on Adaptation calls for governments and business leaders to get their heads around the adaptation challenge, and quickly.
Serraglio, Diogo / Benjamin Schraven (2019)
The Current Column, 06 September 2019
When it comes to the issue of climate migration, most people tend to think of regions of Africa or Pacific island nations. However, disregarding Latin America in this context would be a mistake.