The aim of the „DISIMP“- project was to analyze the relationship between natural hazards in foreign countries and international trade flows. In particular, the effect of natural hazards on sectoral trade flows…
The EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) is a joint macro-regional strategy of the countries of the Danube Region and the European Commission. The EUSDR area includes the German Federal States…
A trend of more and tighter export restrictions could be observed for many natural resources in recent years. Raw materials used to produce stainless steel are known to be affected in particular. These…
In 2011 the Climate Change Department of the NDRC announced concrete plans to start an emission trading market in China. Seven pilot regions were chosen to establish emission trading schemes by 2013/2014…
The ENTRACTE research project assessed the EUs climate policy portfolio. While the EU ETS is key to promote the transition towards a low-carbon economy, ambitious GHG emissions reductions will be reached only…
The term “Green IT” summarizes several aspects related to energy and resource efficiency improvements due to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT). In light of increasing energy prices, Green…
In October 2011 Professor Dr. Andreas Löschel has been appointed chair of the expert commission of the monitoring process “Energy of the Future” of the German Federal Government. The goal of this project was to …
The project "Sustainable Partners - Partners for Sustainability: Emerging Emission Trading Schemes in PRC" funded by the Robert Bosch Foundation aimed at establishing a close and sustainable cooperation…
The objective of this 4-year project is to provide the analytical basis for a socio-ecological transition in Europe: the change to a new growth path with smart, sustainable and inclusive growth as is envisaged in…