2012 will be the 20th anniversary of the Rio Conference on Environment and Development, an event that will certainly address the prospects of a green economy. Whether in developed or in developing countries: the transition to a low carbon society sets significant challanges for economic systems worlwide, and is a central component of sustainable development. This was highlighted not least by the "Copenhagen Accord" of the recent Climate Conference in Copenhagen: the rising global consumption of fossil fuels is accelerating climate change – with serious consequences for many regions of the world. At the same time, states as well as companies are increasingly competing for scarce energy resources. » more

Yemen is one of the most water scarce countries in the world. Resource depletion cause by uncontrolled consumption, high population growth and the impacts of climate change will potentially increase the risks for resource distribution conflicts and social destabilization. » more

Companies and organizations can easily improve their energy efficiency, which in turn has positive effects on their energy balance and competitiveness, by implementing energy management systems. » more

Many municipalities in the coastal regions of South-India are increasingly feeling the pressures of environmental and socio-economical challenges, while necessary infrastructure and processes to fight climate change and climate fluctuations are missing. » more

European public authorities spend about 16% of the EU’s gross domestic product a year, for the procurement of goods and services. » more

The consequences of climate change begin to unfold in more and more regions of the world and will increasingly do so. » more

Privatisation of drinking water supply and public-private partnerships provoked heated debates in Europe and elsewhere over the past years. » more

Growth that is both socially and environmentally equitable is a central challenge for the Indian economy. The project Corporate Sustainability Management in Indian Companies (CoSMIC) aims at supporting Indian companies in developing sustainability strategies. » more