Publications
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Current Publications and Dossiers
Ecology
Report
Myth of Nuclear Power - A Guide
August 27, 2010 - Some lobbyists and politicians carry on the myth that nuclear power is reliable, secure, and a source of unbeatable energy.  The newest myth paints nuclear power as the necessary bridging technology to the solar age - in the US and around the world.
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Report
Beyond Biofuels: Renewable Energy Opportunities for U.S. Farmers – August 27, 2010 - In cooperation with 25x’25, the Heinrich Böll Stiftung North America published a new report Beyond Biofuels: Renewable Energy Opportunities for U.S. Farmers. In a transatlantic comparison, the report suggests a variety of measures such as a "Biogas Roadmap" and others to encourage American farmers to become "energy farmers" in the 21st century. more»
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Canada’s Climate Change Calendar – July 19, 2010 - This report and calendar shows Canada's contribution to climate change in a global perspective. It is intended to provide a fresh perspective on the question of who is responsible for climate change and thus who must take the lead in delivering the solution. more»
Economic Governance
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The Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) and Allocation of IDA Resources
August 16, 2010 - This paper recommends that the World Bank distribute its assistance to Africa in more equitable ways. On August 16, 2010, it was presented to the African Caucus of Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors, and World Bank and IMF Executive Directors in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Caucus established a Task Force to advocate that the World Bank implement the recommendations. Nancy Alexander more»
Dossier
Genes, Bytes and Emissions: To Whom Does the World Belong? – An important addition to the growing international dialogue about the commons can be found in the new anthology, Genes, Bytes and Emissions: To Whom Does the World Belong? The essays in this book are now available online in English. more»
policy papers
Series of Policy Papers on Trade and Investment – May 25, 2010 - The South Centre (Geneva) and the Harrison Institute of Georgetown Law Center (Washington, D.C.) prepared the following six papers which focus on the fact that, whereas tariffs are a primary barrier to trade in goods, domestic laws and regulations are the primary barrier to trade in service sectors. more»
Democracy
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Climate Change and Democratisation
July 12, 2010 - The paper examines whether democracy at the country level and global climate change matter for another. It raises the question of how to support democracy’s advance in the face of multiple challenges that include the adverse effects of global warming and extreme weather events merits much more attention than it has received so far. Peter Burnell more»
FY2011 Appropriations and Middle East Democracy Report
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FY2011 Appropriations and Middle East Democracy – The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) has become a centerpiece of the administration's efforts to engage civil society and support democracy in the region.  Following a 30% increase in funding in FY10, the new budget requests an additional 32% increase up to $86 million. Stephen McInerney, Project on Middle East Democracy more»
Policy Paper
Von Filibustern, Cloture und Reconciliation – Gesetzgebungsstau in den USA – How can the current legislative back lock be overcome? This policy paper discusses Filibuster Reform, Cloture and Reconciliation as means to improve legislative outcome in the American Senate. Philipp Bleckmann more»
Foreign & Security Policy
Catherine Ashton
Policy Paper
The European External Action Service – One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?
April 20, 2010 - The Treaty of Lisbon represents another attempt in the history of EU integration to tap the potential of the EU in external relations as well as in other fields.  However, it stops short of taking the ultimate step: The member states have not consented to a communitization of foreign and security policy.  Instead, a complicated new structure was adopted which leaves much to be desired and creates new areas for friction. Franziska Brantner more»
Article
The current nonproliferation debate in the light of bilateral nuclear deals – March 24, 2010 - As we are approaching the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, hopes for a positive outcome are high. While the Obama Administration’s actions do support this prospect, there is a possibility that bilaterally concluded nuclear deals set the treaty in danger. Philipp Bleckmann more»
Report
Peace and Security for All – March 23, 2010 - In this publication the Gunda Werner Institute in the Heinrich Böll Foundation presents a detailed position paper to contribute to the international debate on peace and security policy. The paper is based on a 2006 discussion paper, which has been extensively up-dated and revised. more»