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Germany needs a shoe size
The German Sustainable Development Strategy is currently being revised. The RNE demands that the global ecological footprint of our consumption be recorded in it. The data and methodologies are there.
Read PostEU–Africa partnership for peace: joining forces for sustainability
In light of the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Council for Sustainable Development advocates a stronger partnership of equals with Africa. Council member Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul speaks about the need for and opportunities offered by a new EU–Africa strategy.
Read PostLaying the financial foundations for a sustainable recovery from the coronavirus crisis in the EU
Recommendation of the German Council for Sustainable Development concerning the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework and the European coronavirus recovery fund; Berlin, 17 September 2020
Read PostThe impact of COVID-19 on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The international community of states intends to achieve the global Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. However, the worldwide pandemic is setting back many states’ action plans – and multilateralism is not faring well in the current environment.
Read PostSystematically laying the foundations for a sustainable food system is essential
Recommendation of the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) for the State Secretaries’ Committee for Sustainable Development on 8 June 2020; Berlin, 30 April 2020
Read PostPresidency of the Council of the EU: half a year to make a wholehearted commitment
Germany will soon commence its presidency of the Council of the European Union. Rarely have there been so many sustainability-related topics on the agenda – plus the opportunity to put the billions of euros earmarked for the coronavirus recovery to transformative use. Here is an overview of the most important decisions to be made and those which have been postponed.
Read PostMaking Germany a leader in sustainable finance
RNE-Recommendation re the interim report of the Sustainable Finance Committee dated 05.03.2020
Read PostA sustainable recovery from the coronavirus crisis
Eight recommendations by the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) for the recovery from the coronavirus crisis; Berlin, 13 May 2020
Read PostSustainable supply chains
Recommendation of the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) for effectively embedding sustainability and human rights in global supply chains; Berlin, 13 May 2020
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