Ecology & Energy
Avalanche at Ultar Peak, Hunza Valley, Karakorum
Introduction
Climate change is no longer a theoretical issue of the future. It has actually become a reality with its full strength of implications in various parts of the world. It is no longer a part of discussions addressed by a small ecology orientated group of activists, but it is nowadays, almost on every political agenda. As part of the green political movement Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung places special emphasis on ecology and sustainable development regionally and globally.

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Pakistan has established a main focal point of its work in the area of Ecology and Sustainable Development, since developing countries are affected most, although they contribute less to the impacts of climate change. Within the scope of our work we are aiming to meet the challenges of climate change and energy policies as well as issues of sustainable development by constructive and innovative participation more

Climate Change
Scaling up Climate Finance
In September 2009, finance ministers of the G20 will meet to discuss a future global climate financing architecture to be agreed in Copenhagen.They will do so in the context of a world economy beginning to show signs of recovery and adapting to more conservative approach to capital provision.The purpose of this memo is to inform the debate by setting out key facts and providing a concrete, integrated proposition for debate. more»
Corporate Summit on Climate Change – On February 19, 2009 LEAD Pakistan held a pioneering summit on climate change in Pakistan’s sprawling city of Karachi to enhance awareness and share best practices about climate change among a wide range of stakeholders in Pakistan more»
South Asia Climate Change Strategy
The Strategy of the World Bank – The South Asia Region Climate Change Strategy articulates the guiding principles for the World Bank’s climate-related work in the South Asia region. more»
General Background
Climate Change: What happened at Copenhagen?
Copenhagen made it absolutely clear: Climate protection is a cross-cutting issue, more urgent, but more difficult than ever. The COP 15 summit has definitely failed to take concrete action leading to a binding agreement. While quarrels over “politics” have defined the scene, a comprehensive and globally joined effort to step forward was missing. more»
The international climate, energy and resource policy of the Heinrich Böll Foundation – A global climate agreement for Copenhagen in 2009 will be a decisive step on the road to a global climate governance regime. National, regional, bilateral and multilateral projects and strategies are required to limit dangerous climate change and to secure adaptation programs for the poorest and most vulnerable. more»
Bali, Poznan, Copenhagen: Triple Jump Towards a New Climate Policy? – The paper by Germanwatch serves as a guide and gives an overview of the most important conclusions reached in Bali and of the possible future of United Nations climate policy more»
Sustainable Development
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Green New Deal
The monstrous sums governments spend to boost the economy must be used to create a sustainable economy and society. This appeal is not just directed at governments and parliaments. We need a great social awakening in order to reform capitalism and improve the world. more»
Green New Deal – An integrated response to the current huge economic, financial and environmental crises is increasingly referred to as the “Green New Deal.” This report examines ways to fight for instance climate change while creating quality jobs. Key question for a green new deal is whether you can include economic and social costs in production and consumption. more»
A Memorandum for the World Summit on Sustainable Development
Jo’burg-Memo - Fairness in a Fragile World – The Heinrich Boell Foundation has published the Memorandum a few months before the Summit, at a critical juncture of renewed political momentum. It was our contribution to the debate on both the desired outcomes of the Summit and the critical path for the sustainable development agenda in the next decade. more»
National Year of Environment 2009
The Ministry of Environment has decleared the year 2009 as the National Year of Environment, and has developed an agenda of different environment related activities for awareness raising about the importance of preserving the environment and engaging different stakeholders. more»
Further Readings
Cooperation Agreement on Climate Change in Pakistan
Impacts of climate change are evident in Pakistan which is facing multiple threats through it. On Thursday 28th January 2010, the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Heinrich Böll Stiftung Pakistan, signed a cooperation agreement on ‘Climate Change in Pakistan. more»
Selected Articles, Reports and Studies on Climate Change and Energy – The impacts of climate change are already visible in Pakistan: rise of the sea level, intensity of extreme weather events, melting of glaciers and snow as well as droughts and floods. Furthermore the country is challenged by a severe energy crisis resulting in nationwide load shedding. more»
Publication Series on Ecology
The Greenhouse Development Rights Framework – By Paul Baer, Tom Athanasiou, Sivan Kartha and Eric Kemp-Benedict
The study provides an interesting approach towards combining sustainability goals and development equity. more»
Gender and Climate Finance
Double Mainstreaming for Sustainable Development
By Liane Schalatek, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung North America
The report looks at some of the gender implications of the new global climate finance architecture as well as of specific climate funds and financing mechanisms and gives some recommendations. more»
News and Announcements
Heinrich Böll Stiftung Pakistan supports Flood victims

Two academics from Pakistan receive scholarship:
Nishat Kazmi  (University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan)
Dr. Altaf Khan      (University of Peshawar, Peshawar Pakistan)

DAAD & Willy Brandt School of Public Policy: Research Fellowship for Conflict Studies and Management Programme (CSMP)

Heinrich Böll Stiftung: Scholarship Programme

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Work in Pakistan Pakistan - Reality, Denial and the Complexity of its State
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