Das Klimaschutzgesetz (KSG) sieht eine Reduktion der deutschen Treibhausgasemissionen bis zum Jahr 2030 um 65 Prozent gegenüber den Emissionen im Jahr 1990 vor. Der Ausstieg aus der thermischen Verwertung der Kohle (vor allem der Braunkohle) leistet einen substanziellen Beitrag zum Erreichen...

Indonesia has enormous potential and challenges in terms of development and renewable energy. Significant developments will necessitate using new energy sources such as solar, water, wind, and geothermal. However, renewable energy production and transition affect, and are affected by, the...

Process tracing (PT) involves a detailed analysis of the processes that link interventions to outcomes. PT is particularly useful for evaluating interventions that are difficult to quantify, such as knowledge work or institution building. It involves creating a detailed causal theory, tracking...

This paper evaluates the impact of the Café Lumière project launched by the NGO Électriciens sans frontières to address the lack of reliable electricity access in rural Madagascar. The project integrates solar-powered micro-grids and energy platforms to provide affordable electricity and...

SUPERB tackles a broad range of ecosystem restoration challenges and aims to restore thousands of hectares of forest landscape across Europe. Together with key local stakeholders, the project demonstrates and tests successful forest restoration approaches at 12 large-scale demonstration sites...

The ClieNFarms project aims to co-develop and upscale systemic, locally relevant solutions for the agricultural sector to foster climate-neutral and climate-resilient farms across Europe. It demonstrates this through 20 case studies that test innovative systemic solutions using the latest...

Purpose: This paper aims to explore how project team members' resilience differs based on industry type, project budget, company type, and gender. Design/methodology/approach: Using the conservation of resources theory, this study focuses on exploring the insight of the gathered data from the...

Evaluation matters. In an increasingly complex and challenging environment for international development and partnership, the importance of demonstrating results and learning from the European Commission's (EC's) external assistance is critical. Evaluation is a key learning tool for the EC to...

REACHOUT is a pioneering initiative under the European Green Deal that aims to transform urban resilience against climate challenges. With a focus on city-oriented climate services, REACHOUT collaborates with a diverse range of European cities to co-create tailored climate information tools....

ECF4CLIM is focused on developing and implementing a European Competence Framework (ECF) for sustainability in education. Through participatory methods, it involves educational communities from four countries (Finland, Portugal, Romania and Spain) in designing sustainability interventions. The...

Design/methodology/approach: Research and development (R&D) activities are crucial if companies are to adapt to technology changes, but budget constraints and limited resources often force companies to select a subset of candidate projects through portfolio selection techniques. However,...

ZeroPM is at the forefront of tackling the critical issue of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals" - substances that persist in our environment and accumulate in human bodies. This initiative is driven by the urgent need to address the presence of these...

RI-URBANS is reshaping air quality monitoring in Europe, with a mission to make clean city air a reality. The project complements existing air quality monitoring systems by identifying new pollutants and tracking their fluctuations using advanced tools. This will enable European health...

REST-COAST focuses on the ambitious restoration of coastal environments, drawing on the vital connection between riverine systems and the sea. This initiative seeks innovative, nature-inspired solutions to rejuvenate vulnerable coastal regions, promoting resilience against climate change and...

I-CHANGE is a citizen science initiative that addresses environmental and climate challenges by engaging communities in active environmental monitoring, The project involves citizens in the collection and analysis of data. equipping them with the necessary tools, sensors and knowledge,...

The AURORA project, funded by the EU, harnesses the collective power of technology and community engagement to address climate change and promote sustainable energy use. With two pivotal initiatives (the AURORA Energy Tracker App and the Aarhus Energy Community), AURORA is setting new standards...

Purpose - The objectives of this study are twofold: first, to identify the effect of sustainability management on the success of international development projects, and second, to investigate the moderating role of political and social skills on this relationship. Design/methodology/approach -...