Publications on the topic of “Sustainability needs Innovation” - Security – Innovation – Democracy
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Publications on the topic of “Sustainability needs Innovation”
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EU-Japan Critical Raw Materials Alliance
How the EU and Japan could benefit from large-scale cooperation in the field of rare earth elements
In the face of growing geopolitical risks, including the use of critical minerals as a tool of economic coercion, the EU and Japan need to deepen their cooperation and promote efforts to reduce their dependency on China. Therefore the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and the Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI) propose an ambitious cooperation, including EU-Japan public-private funds, joint procurement and stockpiling, collaboration on environmental measures and technology development, and the establishment of a critical raw materials club.
Dr. Jan Cernicky, Tim Peter, Gunter Rieck Moncayo, Yosuke Ishigami, Hiroyasu Hosoi
November 20, 2024
Single title
Adobe Stock / Dancing Man
Kazakhstan’s Energy Transition
Tackling the Challenges on Kazakhstan’s Path to Carbon Neutrality
Kazakhstan is the first Central Asian country to set ambitious targets for renewable energy and carbon neutrality. This makes Kazakhstan a pioneer in the region’s energy transition, but the country faces significant challenges. Despite the progress made so far, there is a need for profound sectoral reforms, effective carbon pricing, and the right balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility to achieve a sustainable and low-carbon future in the long term.
Tatiana Lanshina, Yana Zabanova
November 19, 2024
Sustainability Monitor
Johnny Ryan
Creating the Space for Competitive & Resilient Digital Europe
Streamline Enforcement or Risk Prosperity and Safety
Europe has developed a powerful regulatory toolbox to address digital challenges. For Europe’s SMEs and startups to scale up, it is not enough to invest in our infrastructure and innovation. We must clear space in the market. The effective enforcement of EU law against large, non-European companies is crucial. A taskforce of Chief Enforcement Officers with an overarching commission approach could deploy enforcement instruments strategically and coherently – without the need to further legislate.
Dr Johnny Ryan, Dr Pencho Kuzev, Felix Kartte
November 19, 2024
Monitor
Adobe Stock / Dzmitry
Nigeria’s Energy Transition
Approaches for an efficient and pragmatic energy transition and climate protection
Africa’s largest economy is rich in both fossil fuel and renewable energy resources. Nonetheless, the country is faced with severe energy access deficits, stifling its economic growth, industrialisation, and sustainable development. A just and efficient transition to a sustainable energy system requires a combination of political, technological and financial measures. The goal is to ensure fairness, inclusivity and alignment with national priorities in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Chigozie Chigozie Nweke-Eze
November 18, 2024
Sustainability Monitor
Adobe Stock / Thomas Renz und Northvolt Pressefoto
Securing prosperity and sustainably
Successful structural change through climate-neutral industrialisation
How can the generally desired structural change towards climate-neutral industries be achieved? In Germany, the path to this goal can vary considerably from state to state: Federal States with existing industries need to secure a larger supply of clean energy, while states in the north in particular already produce more than enough clean electricity but do not have enough industrial customers for it. In our study the authors look particularly at Schleswig-Holstein as an example.
Prof. Dr. Uwe Cantner, Helena Dahlbender, Matthias Diermeier, Andreas Freytag, Dr. Judith Niehues, Natalie Päßler
October 29, 2024
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Adobe Stock / Huy Nguyen
The Economic Race in Southeast Asia – and why Europe is falling behind
How Europe can compete with China, Japan, and the United States?
In rapidly emerging Southeast Asia, global economic powers are vying for influence. While China, the United States, and Japan have strategically repositioned themselves in the region, Europe risks falling behind. What unites these three nations is their use of various models of cooperation between government and business as part of a comprehensive strategy to support their companies' market entry into Southeast Asia. Europe should learn from the strategic adjustments of its competitors and align its political measures more closely with the interests of European businesses in the region.
Edmund Terence Gomez, Dr. Denis Suarsana
October 28, 2024
Monitor
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Courage for new ideas – How can we increase the efficiency of our healthcare system?
For lasting reliability of our healthcare system
The Federal Republic of Germany has an efficient healthcare system, which also enjoys a high international reputation, because medical progress is available here when needed, largely independently of the financial means of the individual. However, new treatment options and demographic change are leading to a sharp increase in expenditure for statutory health insurance. How can this expenditure be covered by contribution income in the long term and how can the long-term reliability of our healthcare system be ensured in view of these problems?
Josef Hecken
October 21, 2024
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Adobe Stock / Bigc Studio
Is China's Stimulus Package Delivering?
A Closer Look at Economic Revival Efforts
After initial market optimism, uncertainty is rising as China's stimulus measures lack clarity. While economic indicators showed a promising start, vague policy details are putting pressure on investor confidence. Is Beijing's strategy enough to deliver sustainable growth?
Johann C. Fuhrmann
October 17, 2024
Country reports
Adobe Stock /Shozib
Tools for ‘smart’ urban development: Urban Digital Twins
Organising Smart City as a platform: realistic digital images of a ‘city section’, for the evaluation and simulation of urban situations or processes
Cities are complex and multifunctional network structures. Smart tools are needed to operate in this complexity: Depending on the available data, Urban Digital Twins can represent a realistic digital image of a ‘city section’. This allows complex interrelationships, specific urban constellations or processes to be visualised for evaluation and simulation. They can support administration, business and urban society as well in better solving real problems in a city.
Tobias Wangermann
October 15, 2024
Facts and Findings
IMAGO / NurPhoto
South America is burning
South America has been experiencing one of the driest years for a long time
Rivers are reaching historic lows and devastating forest fires are keeping the subcontinent in their grip.
