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Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

Agroecology is increasingly recognized as a powerful response to today’s interlinked crises - environmental degradation, climate change, and deepening social inequalities. This dossier explores how agroecology redefines food systems and promotes people’s agency.

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Will Serbia’s Protest Movement Lead to a Democratic Beginning?

Interview

The student protests have sparked a wave of democratic mass mobilization throughout Serbia. However, it remains to be seen whether the students’ demands can be translated into political and parliamentary action to enable a peaceful democratic new beginning.

By Katja Giebel

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Beyond the Cuts: How the Defunding Affects Feminist and Civil Society Organizations

Analysis

The rise of the far-right movement and recent shifts in global politics have led to significant cuts in foreign development assistance. What are the impacts on feminist and civil society organizations?

By Merima Šišić and Derya Binışık

Events

19

March

Europe at a Crossroads: Security, Defence, and the Polish EU Council Presidency

Online discussion Wednesday, 19. March 2025

Livestream
25

March

Google, Apple & Co: From Tech Giants to Financial Giants?

Panel discussion Tuesday, 25. March 2025 in Berlin

Big Tech on the Rise: A Threat to Financial Stability and Democracy?
Livestream
02

April

The Care Economy

Book presentation and discussion Wednesday, 02. April 2025 in Berlin

Rethinking Prosperity, health and work
Livestream
26

May

Berlin Forum on Global Cooperation 2025

Conference Monday, 26. May 2025 in Berlin

From Disruption to Transformation
Livestream

Regions

Zwei Frauen auf dem brasilianischen Agrarökologie-Kongress, Rio de Janeiro November 2023.

Without Feminism, There is no Agroecology

Background

It is impossible to imagine a just, sustainable, and diverse future that does not include women, and especially rural women, as they are the ones leading the transformation of the agrifood system in Latin America.

Thailand: An uncommon common Museum

Artikel

Parts of Thailand's modern political history, about which nothing can be found in school textbooks, are being exhibited and preserved in an unconventional museum. All Thais should have their say there – not just important historical figures.

By Anon Chawalawan

All Regions

Election-related disinformation is reshaping democracies across Africa. This study examines how fake content spread during elections in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal fuels distrust, exploits divisions, and skews public perception.

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From Forest to Furnace

E-Paper

The burning of wood for energy is increasing worldwide, driven by climate goals and the phase-out of coal. However, it puts pressure on forests and ecosystems. This paper analyzes the development in Europe, North America, East Asia, Africa, and South America.

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Global Circular Economy

Study

A circular economy can help mitigate the negative effects of our resource consumption and reduce the massive dependence on raw materials from other countries. The study sets out what needs to be considered in order to achieve a just transition towards a circular economy.

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Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

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Go to the GWI

The Gunda Werner Institute at the Heinrich Böll Foundation (GWI) pools gender policy and feminist topics.

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Recent Articles & Specials

Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

Will Serbia’s Protest Movement Lead to a Democratic Beginning?

Beyond the Cuts: How the Defunding Affects Feminist and Civil Society Organizations

Events

Europe at a Crossroads: Security, Defence, and the Polish EU Council Presidency

Google, Apple & Co: From Tech Giants to Financial Giants?

The Care Economy

Berlin Forum on Global Cooperation 2025

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