Publications

VNR Lab 2026 Linking SDG 7 and SDG 11 – Concept Note

HLPF 2026: VNR Lab Ensuring the Right to the City through a Socially Responsible and Inclusive Local Energy Transition - Concept note with agenda; German Council for Sustainable Development; New York/UN-building, 13 July 2026

Flyer: High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2026

2026 Work Programme of the German Council for Sustainable Development

Bridging the Divide: Experiences and emerging good practice to strengthen cross-society collaboration for the SDGs and beyond

The research was conducted by The Partnering Initiative (TPI) and submitted to the Global Forum for National SDG Advisory Bodies. The study was supported by the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE).

Die Wärmewende verlässlich, kosteneffizient und sozial verträglich umsetzen

Empfehlungen des Rates für Nachhaltige Entwicklung in Zusammenarbeit mit den Ober|Bürgermeister*innen im Dialog Nachhaltige Stadt; Berlin, 14. Januar 2026

Incentives and compensations for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture

Recommendation of the German Council for Sustainable Development; Berlin, October 2025

VNR Lab “Participation Works!”: Concept note

HLPF 2025: VNR Lab “Participation Works!” - Concept note with tentative agenda; Organiser: German Council for Sustainable Development; New York/UN-building, 23 July 2025

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development as an opportunity for the international order

Debt reduction and structural reforms for greater justice - Statement by the German Council for Sustainable Development; Berlin, May 2025

Energy transition at risk: The raw materials squeeze and its impact on climate action

Recommendations for an EU raw materials pact to secure the climate transition in economy and society; Berlin, 23.10.2024

Local Sustainability Reporting Framework (BNK) – Manual (Version 2.0)

Manual for local authorities, version 2.0.; October 2024