Climate change as an opportunity for cooperation in the Middle East Article Does the “water-for-energy” deal provide the region with a blueprint for rapprochement through climate protection? By Paula Schaefer
Energy poverty in Israel Explainer What is energy poverty, and how does it impact Israeli households? With rising energy prices, what challenges do they face, and what solutions are being explored? By Na’ama Teschner
The Green Transition in the Nordic Countries: Lessons in Sustainable Development Explainer The World Bank ranks all five Nordic countries in the top 20 for renewable energy production per capita. What have they done right to achieve this?
Center for Technology, Environment and Society The Center for Technology, Environment, and Society delves into the dynamic interactions at the intersection of technological advancements, ecological awareness, and societal development. With a comprehensive approach, it focuses on improving literacy and raising awareness about how these domains influence and shape each other. The center facilitates knowledge exchange among researchers, policymakers, and the public to foster a deeper understanding of each field’s impact on the other. This initiative is dedicated to enriching the public discourse and enhancing informed decision-making in areas where technology, environmental stewardship, and societal needs converge.
What is Power-to-X? Explainer The world is shifting to renewable energy to fight climate change, but sources like wind and solar are intermittent. Power-to-X technology helps by storing energy, increasing demand flexibility, and balancing supply.
What are Germany's Traffic-Light government’s plans for accelerating the country's energy transition? Spotlight Germany aims to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate neutrality by 2045. This Spotlight examines Germany's "traffic-light" government's Energiewende plans against the backdrop of fossil fuel price hikes and supply concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. By Sascha Samadi
Energy Efficiency in Germany: What is at Stake? Explainer With few natural resources, Germany relies on energy efficiency to lower costs and reduce dependency on fossil fuel exports. Optimizing energy efficiency is crucial to achieving the goal of 100% renewable energy production. By Senta Schmatzberger
State Support for Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A View from Germany Commentary One of the most influential European practice schemes to support energy efficiency investments in the building sector with public funds, was developed jointly by the German government with the KfW bank in 2006. Notwithstanding the program's scale, the annual renovation rate is still only around 1%, while around 3% is needed for a decarbonization of the building stock by 2045. By Senta Schmatzberger
Energy Performance Certificates: Understanding Their Role and Current Status in Germany Commentary Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) enable the comparison of building energy consumption, making energy efficiency a key selling point for property sales or rentals. This analysis examines the current status of EPCs in Germany. By Senta Schmatzberger
Fashion Sustainability: Achieving Circularity in Clothing Consumption Explainer The staggering amount of waste generated by the disposable fashion model has become a major problem over the years. Newer business models utilize systems thinking and aim to move away from a linear system and towards a closed loop scenario. By Olga Cieslak
