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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Faus Onbargi, Alexia / Gabriela Iacobuta / Lukas Hermwille (2022)
The Current Column, 04 April 2022
German energy consumption relied on Russian imports for 37.2% of oil, 20.9% of coal and crucially 45.7% of natural gas, according to the International Energy Agenda (IEA). This context is only a reflection of the important vulnerabilities in the wider EU energy system
Hilbrich, Sören (2022)
The Current Column, 28 March 2022
The EU taxonomy for sustainable activities is a grand experiment. It carries the promise to define objectives for private enterprises that go beyond the pure maximisation of profits.
Grävingholt, Jörn (2022)
The Current Column, 23 March 2022
24 February 2022, or “2/24”, could go down in history as a new turning point. There is a real risk of the world being divided up into a new geopolitical order.
Houdret, Annabelle / Birgit Kemmerling / Ines Dombrowsky (2022)
The Current Column, 21 March 2022
The overexploitation of groundwater in the MENA region is closely related to social contracts. There is thus a need for a societal debate about water allocation.
Bauer, Steffen / Idil Boran (2022)
The Current Column, 07 March 2022
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the latest instalment of its Sixth Assessment Report (“AR6”). The landmark report comes at a time when stakes are particularly high.
Strupat, Christoph (2022)
The Current Column, 21 February 2022
To achieve a socially more justice world, vaccine manufacturers should participate in the mRNA hubs, which should be supported more broadly by the international development cooperation community.