What Role does the Grid System Play in the Energy Transition Process? Explainer This text discusses the grid system's essential role in sustainable economic and societal transformation, focusing on grid development in the energy transition, including its components, challenges, innovations, and future solutions. By Andrzej Ceglarz
Germany´s Transformation Towards a Circular Economy Backgrounder This text presents and discusses Germany's efforts to enhance the circularity of its economy to meet the country's Paris climate goals while maintaining its economic competitiveness. By Henning Wilts
Tracing the Evolution of Germany's Cleantech Strategy Backgrounder An overview of Germany's environmental protection evolution, highlighting the shift from pollution control to the development of renewable energy and clean technologies. By Severin Beucker
Promoting Sustainable Mobility: A View from the Netherlands Explainer Given the Netherlands' heightened climate commitments and the European Green Deal’s mobility strategy, promoting sustainable mobility is now a key priority for Dutch policymakers. How are they achieving this? By Maria Kottari
Transitioning to a Circular Economy: What are the Challenges? Explainer This text explores the urgent need for a global shift to a circular economy amidst rising population and resource demands. It discusses the concept, benefits, challenges, and essential actions for a sustainable future.
What is Sector Coupling? Explainer The target vision of zero-carbon emissions presents an enormous challenge to economies around the world and is still not within grasp. How can sector coupling play a significant role in achieving this goal?
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
Is the DSA Revolutionizing Algorithmic Risk Governance? Explainer Online platforms shape communication but face moderation challenges. The DSA introduces risk governance for platforms to improve online safety. What are the DSA's procedures and impact? By Christian Djeffal
Fellow Spotlight - Interview with Dr. David Dunetz Interview A conversation with Dr. David Dunetz about his fellowship experience and the importance of sustained international exchange of knowledge in policy debates, and especially in addressing the crises of climate and democracy in the 21st century.
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.
