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Powering up against poverty: Why renewable energy is the future

Published: 3 August 2015
As we approach the critical climate talks in Paris later this year, there are some good reasons to feel hopeful and upbeat. From the tiniest nations of the Pacific to a giant like China, developing countries are demonstrating that reducing poverty and tackling climate change can, and indeed must, go hand in hand (from Oxfam Australia).

The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2014

Published: 29 December 2014
“What will be the impact of the Fukushima nuclear accident on the global nuclear industry?” This is a question been asked many times since March 11, 2011. The answer is, of course, “no one really knows.” Nonetheless, it is an unavoidable question that needs to be explored. More than three years later, we hear both positive and negative views on the future of nuclear industry. But, many of those voices are mostly based on “wishful thinking” and not necessarily the result of detailed analysis of the current situation. Without deeper understanding of what happened in the past and of what is happening now, a wise decision for the future action cannot be made. The World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR) 2014 is a perfect reference for that purpose.

Resource Politics for a Fair Future

Published: 6 May 2014
How could a just and democratic resource politics look like that respects both planetary boundaries and human rights? The Memorandum “Resource Politics for a Fair Future” is the outcome of a two-year international dialogue process of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

New Economy of Nature

Published: 6 April 2014
From climate change to ecosystem degradation – the solution to these problems could re-side in an economic “valuation” of nature and its services. But can that really give nature any better protection? This publication provides a readily understandable introduction to the subject and illuminates the concepts and instruments that follow from the idea of valuing nature.

Zero Carbon Israel

Published: 13 August 2013
Can Israel minimize its energy sector’s carbon footprint and reduce environmental pollution? Can renewable sources provide sufficient energy? The goal of this study is to provide in depth answers to these questions, and to present an achievable vision for the country’s future energy sector.