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Agriculture Atlas - Facts and figures on EU farming policy

Atlas

The European edition of this atlas combines elements from various already published national editions, giving both an overview of Europe as a whole as well as insights into the agricultural structures in various EU member states. This atlas aims to strengthen civil society and social movements throughout the continent, thereby advancing the ecological and social transformation in our agricultural and food systems.

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Dossier

The Ocean Atlas

Dossier

Overfishing, the loss of biodiversity, and an immense pollution – the seas are under stress. The Ocean Atlas 2017 delivers in more than 40 infographics and articles all the relevant data, facts and contexts.

Dossier

Geoengineering

Dossier

Our web dossier sheds light on the risks of geoengineering for human rights, indigenous and community rights, peace and democracy, food security, biodiversity and ecosystem integrity.

Democracy

International Politics

Publications

Defaulting on Development and Climate

Report

As this report shows, many countries will face insolvency problems if they seek to ramp up investment to meet climate and development goals.

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Contested Mobility Norms in Africa

Migration from Africa will not only occupy European politics in the future; it is already shaping politics in Africa today and is an important factor for economic development.

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Afghanistan: Ruling by Decree

Policy Brief

Within Taliban governance, the absence of a constitution or legal structure leaves Emir's decrees as the principal guiding force. This policy brief looks at Taliban governance and the challenges posed by the reliance on moral guidance.

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Economy & Social Issues

Ecology

Education & Culture

Africa

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When cultures of remembrance clash: Contesting memorialization in Namibia’s urban spaces

Analysis

Namibia continues to grapple with the pervasive legacy of apartheid and colonialism. How can reconciliation look like and how can social cohesion be fostered after decades of racist oppression?

By Constanze Blum

Asia

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Vietnam: The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has high political costs

Analysis

The purpose of Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETPs) is to decarbonize energy systems in emerging countries. In Vietnam, the partnership is ambitious but underfunded, unjust, and riddled with high political costs.

By Dr. Jörg Wischermann

Latin America

Same-sex marriage under attack in Brazil

Bandeira LGBT no Congresso Nacional do Brasil

Analysis

In Brazil, the conservatives in Congress attack the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Thiago Amparo explains why same-sex marriage, which has been possible since 2011, is a thorn in their side and how this lines up with other attempts to challenge former decisions of the Supreme Court.

By Thiago Amparo

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Middle East & N. Africa

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Silenced Voices, Rising Movement: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights in Iran

Analysis

Despite enormous challenges, the LGBTQ+ movement in Iran has come a long way in the last years. Queer individuals actively participated in the Women, Life, Freedom protests. However, the isolation and solitary existence of the movement remains a challenge.

By Rezvaneh Mohammadi

North America

Europe

Actually European!? 2024

Summary

The European elections 2024 take place from June 6th to 9th against the backdrop of multiple crises. Our study captures the mood of citizens before the election and shows that interest in the European elections is high.

By Johannes Hillje and Christine Pütz

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