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Wilton Park Conference on Integrating Europe's Transport Systems A special Wilton Park Conference on "Integrating Europe's Transport Systems: How to achieve safe, secure, viable networks? will be held in in El Escorial, Spain from 3.-5. November. Among the key questions to be answered are: How to provide safe, secure, effective transport at a reasonable price? How to balance economic growth, transport needs and environmental concerns? How to maintain public confidence, and guarantee effective emergency response, without excessively intrusive measures? For more information about the conference please contact Nandini Bevins (nandini.bevins@wiltonpark.org.uk) or go to www.wiltonpark.org.uk (19.10.2004) |
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New Project: „Towards Convergence - Strengthening Environmental Policy and Law in the Southern Caucasus“ InWEnt - Capacity Building International and Adelphi Research started a new project on strengthening environmental policy and law in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Starting in 2005, two training courses per year will be conducted on selected priority areas in environmental policy and law in order to strengthen the regulatory capacity and overall administrative capacity of the respective environment ministries and subordinate bodies in the Southern Caucasus states. These training programmes will be subsequently developed with the partner institutions in each of the three Caucasus states and are to be embedded in a broader assistance framework to help these countries comply with major environmental legislation of the European Union (EU). The projects aims at strengthening administrative and legal environmental capacities and improving environmental and health conditions and regional cooperation. Click here to get further details on the programme. (March 27, 2005) |
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EcoCities India – promoting urban sustainability management in India Many urban areas -not only in India- are facing degrading environmental and socio-economic conditions due to haphazard urban development. The aim of a new project, in which Adelphi Consult is a major partner, is to promote the concept of urban sustainability management through training of relevant stakeholders and decision-makers in five selected Indian cities. These trainings will be supported by networking activities and exchange of know-how between Indian and European EcoCities. (16.02.2005) |
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International Business Forum 2004 „Regional Trade and Sustainable Development“ Adelphi Consult participates in the conceptional preparation of the International Business Forum 2004. As rapporteur it also follows the discussions of international experts at the forum. Adelphi Consult is also responsible for the preparation of a publication that summarizes the major results of the business forum that is supposed to be published by the end of 2004. A project information sheet can be obtained here (23.08.2004) |
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EcoCities India – promoting urban sustainability management in India Many urban areas -not only in India- are facing degrading environmental and socio-economic conditions due to haphazard urban development. The aim of a new project, in which Adelphi Research is a major partner, is to promote the concept of urban sustainability management through training of relevant stakeholders and decision-makers in five selected Indian cities. These trainings will be supported by networking activities and exchange of know-how between Indian and European EcoCities. (16.02.2005) |
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Project Development Ecocities Adelphi Consult develops on behalf of GTZ the project design for technical and financial assistance of five ecocities in India while participating in an tendering procedure for EuropeAid programme Asia Urbs. Major tasks conducted are the consolidation of all selected partner cities in Indian and the coordination of the project components with the Central Pollution Control Board and GTZ in New Delhi. (06.09.2004) |
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EU-India Network for Sustainability (EINS): Dialogue, Management Training, and Exposure in the Automotive Industry Many supplying companies in developing countries are under pressure from their global buyers to improve their social and environmental performance. This project aims to position small and medium sized enterprises of the Indian automotive component industry to adopt sustainability standards that fulfil requirements of global customers and provide for productivity gains. This will be achieved through: training, international dialogue, and information dissemination. The project is implemented by our partner Adelphi Research in cooperation with three European and one Indian partner. A project information sheet you can obtain here (16.04.2004) |
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Mapping security-related environmental risks in the Southern Caucasus After Central Asia and South Eastern Europe, UNEP, UNDP and OSCE have now launched their Environment and Security Initiative in the Southern Caucasus region. Adelphi Research is supporting the Initiative in the discussion and interactive mapping exercise of security-related environmental risks held among multiple stakeholders during two-day workshops in May 2004 in Yerevan, Tbilisi and Baku. The outcome of this assessment will be a report and maps indicating areas where environment and security concerns accumulate and a work programme to address the main issues and ‘hotspots’. A project information sheet can be obtained here (04.06.2004) |
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Adelphi applies for seed award In cooperation with the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Adelphi submitted an application with the “Seed Initiative“ (http://www.seedawards.org) in the area of technology cooperation. The measure entitled “Joint initiative to clean Mohammedia“ is orientated toward the development of an environmental technology center financed by local companies and organizations. With the goal of supporting business activities for environment and development, the seed award is a joint initiative of organizations, including UNEP, UNDP and IUCN, and is financed by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment. (06.09.2004) |
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Renewables 2004: Side Event on "International Law and the Promotion of Renewable Energie" In cooperation with IUCN and the "Renewable Energy and International Law Project" Adelphi Research is organizing a side event at the Renewables 2004 in Bonn on Wednesday, 2nd of June. During the side event a number of international experts will discuss aspects of the international promotion of renewable energies. The program can be obtained here (as pdf). (28.05.2004) |
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Relaunch of UNFCCC website (unfccc.int) Together with its partner wilhelm innovative medien GmbH Adelphi Consult is responsible for the development of a new Internet presentation for the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. wilhelm innovative medien GmbH will take care of the development of an user-friendly content management system and a new layout of the website. The task of Adelphi Consult is conceptual design of the new website and the adaptation to different user needs. A project information sheet can be obtained here (20.07.2004) |
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Project Progress Review for the „Programme for integrated environmental management”, Algeria Adelphi Consult has been requested to conduct a Project Progress Review (PPR) for the environmental programme of the GTZ in Algeria. The results are being utilized to reorient the programme conception and to draw a new programme proposal for a possible extension period till December 2007. The main focus of the project progress review will be on identifying the programme’s contributions and its development impact. A project information sheet you can obtain here (16.04.2004) |
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Technical Assistance Advisory Service Environmental Management GTZ ASEM, India Development in India is marked by increasing urbanisation and industrialisation, while environmental condtions are worsening dramatically. Against this background, GTZ in cooperation with its Indian partner, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), has developed and is implementing the Advisory Service on Environmental Management (ASEM). Our partner Adelphi Consult has been entrusted with supporting the ASEM Bureau in India, especially in the fields of environmental planning, waste management, air pollution and cleaner production. (06.09.2004) |
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New Report on Illegal logging in Indonesia Our partner company Adelphi Research and InWEnt - Capacity Building International has published a report on the linkages between illegal logging, state failure, resource conflict, and the role of the business sector in Indonesia. The study written by Esther Schroeder-Wildberg und Alexander Carius of Adelphi Research outlines the magnitude of illegal logging and illegal trade and its social, economic and political impacts on already marginalized communities. Against this background necessary steps towards sustainable forest management, conflict prevention and good governance by public and private authorities, international institutions and civil society are being discussed in order to reduce the impacts of illegal logging and illegal trade in timber products and address emerging conflicts. Click here to download the PDF version of the report (3 MB) (28.05.2004) |
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Evaluation and Assessment of capacity building approaches in environmental policy making On behalf of the German Institute for Development Policy (DIE) our partner Adelphi Consult undertakes a study that assesses different approaches to capacity building within the framework of the ongoing evaluation of capacity building measures initiated under the auspices of the UNFCCC. The study seeks to develop concrete policy recommendations for the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). A project information sheet can be obtained here (24.05.2004) |
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New project IMAC will tackle coastal zone management in Northern Lebanon In a new project, Adelphi together with the University of Balamand, Lebanon and partners from Italy and Greece, endeavors to improve management of coastal zones in Northern Lebanon. The project IMAC will launch a process of integrated coastal zone management, which is initiated and endorsed by all stakeholders. Activities will include awareness raising, capacity building, assessment of existing frameworks, strategy development and implementation of pilot activities. A project information sheet can be obtained here (23.03.2006) |
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Relaunch of UNFCCC website (unfccc.int) Together with wilhelm innovative medien GmbH our partner Adelphi Consult is responsible for the development of a new Internet presentation for the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. wilhelm innovative medien GmbH will take care of the development of an user-friendly content management system and a new layout of the website. The task of Adelphi Consult is the conceptual design of the new website and the adaptation to different user needs. A project information sheet can be obtained here (20.07.2004) |
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New Report on Illegal logging in Indonesia Adelphi Research and InWEnt - Capacity Building International have published a report on the linkages between illegal logging, state failure, resource conflict, and the role of the business sector in Indonesia. The study written by Esther Schroeder-Wildberg und Alexander Carius of Adelphi Research outlines the magnitude of illegal logging and illegal trade and its social, economic and political impacts on already marginalized communities. Against this background necessary steps towards sustainable forest management, conflict prevention and good governance by public and private authorities, international institutions and civil society are being discussed in order to reduce the impacts of illegal logging and illegal trade in timber products and address emerging conflicts. Click here to download the PDF version of the report (3 MB) (28.05.2004) |
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Evaluation and Assessment of capacity building approaches in environmental policy making On behalf of the German Institute for Development Policy (DIE) Adelphi Consult undertakes a study that assesses different approaches to capacity building within the framework of the ongoing evaluation of capacity building measures initiated under the auspices of the UNFCCC. The study seeks to develop concrete policy recommendations for the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). A project information sheet can be obtained here (24.05.2004) |
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EU-India Network for Sustainability (EINS): The Automotive Industry Many supplying companies in developing countries are under pressure from their global buyers to improve their social and environmental performance. This project aims to position small and medium sized enterprises of the Indian automotive component industry to adopt sustainability standards that fulfil requirements of global customers and provide for productivity gains. This will be achieved through: training, international dialogue, and information dissemination. The project is implemented by Adelphi Research in cooperation with three European and one Indian partner. A project information sheet you can obtain here (16.04.2004) |
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New Project: Environmental Management for SMEs The central goal of the project is to give an overview of and analyse the currently existing approaches to environmental management (e.g. ÖKOPROFIT, ecomapping, ‘Umweltsiegel’ environmental commendation, etc.) for small and medium sized enterprises below EMAS. In the course of this exercise, the factors that lead to the success or failure of specific approaches will be identified. The sample includes all systems under operation in Germany and all particularly relevant approaches in Europe. This project is carried out through Adelphi Consult. A project information sheet you can obtain here |
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New Project: Environmental Management for SMEs The central goal of the project is to give an overview of and analyse the currently existing approaches to environmental management (e.g. ÖKOPROFIT, ecomapping, ‘Umweltsiegel’ environmental commendation, etc.) for small and medium sized enterprises below EMAS. In the course of this exercise, the factors that lead to the success or failure of specific approaches will be identified. The sample includes all systems under operation in Germany and all particularly relevant approaches in Europe. A project information sheet you can obtain here (30.03.2004) |
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Visit the ECC-Exhibition in the Federal Environmental Agency in Dessau The next stop of the exhibition "Environment, Conflict and Cooperation" is the German Federal Environmental Agency in Dessau (18. October and 27. August). The exhibition visualizes the dramatic impacts of global environmental change. It shows the way in which environmental degradation and resource scarcity lead to conflicts, but also how environmental cooperation and sustainable development can contribute to peace and stability. The exhibition was conceived and realized by Adelphi Research, Adelphi Consult and Weltformat.Design at the initiative of the German Foreign Ministry. The complete tour dates and more information are available at http://www.ecc-exhibition.org (13.09.2006) |
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Project Progress Review for the „Programme for integrated environmental management”, Algeria Our partner Adelphi Consult has been requested to conduct a Project Progress Review (PPR) for the environmental programme of the GTZ in Algeria. The results are being utilized to reorient the programme conception and to draw a new programme proposal for a possible extension period till December 2007. The main focus of the project progress review will be on identifying the programme’s contributions and its development impact. A project information sheet you can obtain here (16.04.2004) |
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New project: Product description „Technology Cooperation for Developing countries and countries in transition“ for the GTZ “Technology Cooperation“ is an issue of increasing importance in bilateral development cooperation. The German corporation for international cooperation (Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit, GTZ) implemented a range of activities in this field during the last years. With the aim to make GTZ’s practical experiences available in the framework of the corporation’s knowledge management, Adelphi Consult has been asked to develop a definition and precise description of GTZ’s product „Technology Cooperation for Developing countries and countries in transition“. Product in this regard is meant as a specific “type of project” or “package of activities” that can be offered by GTZ as a service to cooperation partners. A project information sheet you can obtain here (02.02.2004) |
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New Publication: Environmental Cooperation as an Instrument of Crisis Prevention "Environmental Cooperation as an Instrument of Crisis Prevention and Peacebuilding: Conditions for Success and Constraints" is the name of a study published by the Berlin based think tank Adelphi Consult and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The objective of the study by Alexander Carius is to identify the conditions under which environmental cooperation can facilitate conflict transformation and peacebuilding. It also examines which specific forms of negotiation or stakeholder constellations have so far proved particularly successful. The study is primarily an attempt to systematize the role of environmental cooperation with regard to conflict prevention and peacebuilding and to define its scope more clearly. For the complete study, please see here. (6.07.2006) |
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New project: Analysis of the potential of PPP in the work programme of InWEnt department Environment, Energy and Water Adelphi Consult is analysing the potential for PPP in the areas of environment, global water resources, climate protection and energy of InWEnt (Capacity Building International). Adelphi Consult in cooperation with DFIC (Dr. Fromme International Consulting) analyses the current status of PPP in international development cooperation, explores private sector expectations for co-operation, recommends topics for a successful implementation, develops new products for InWEnt and assist with the implementation of best practice examples. |
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Training Course „Developing the negotiation capacities in the context of the WTO trade and environment debate“ In the context of the project “Environmental Impacts of Free Trade Agreements in Morocco” Adelphi has been asked to prepare and facilitate a training course for Moroccan government officials . The training course comprised an introduction to the subjects „WTO and the environment“, „Environmental protection in the context of the EU-Morocco Association Agreement“, and an introduction to the „Clean Development Mechanism“ of the Kyoto Protocol. A project information sheet you can obtain here |
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Development of management options and activities for the new environmental programme of GTZ in India. Adelphi Consult has been entrusted with the challenging task to identify activities and devise recommendations of ongoing projects to be continued within the ASEM (Advisory Services in Environmental Management) context. ASEM is a joint programme of the Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests and the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) focusing on urban and industrial environmental management. In the framework of the new environmental programme of the GTZ in India, several activities of ongoing projects will be transferred to the new programme ASEM. Especially the components “Environmental Planning” and “Waste Management” will be followed up and focussed within the new programme concept of the GTZ in India. |
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New Project: Pan-European Environmental Politics - Adaptation of EU-law in Georgia In order to prepare Georgia for the adoption of EU law Adelphi Consult will develop and carry out a series of education and training measures for specialists and executives in the environmental administration in the States of the western Caucasus and Central Asia. In cooperation with Inwent, Capacity Building International, Adelphi Consult will conduct a training course in harmonization of European Environmental Law for specialists and executives in the environmental administration in Tbilisi form October 27 to November 1, 2003. A project information sheet you can obtain here (8 October 2003) |
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Setting up a Center for Environmental Technologies in Mohammedia, Maroc Adelphi Consult has been entrusted by the German GTZ to undertake a feasibility study for a new Environmental Technology Center in Mohammedia, Maroc. The Center shall assist local companies to employ environmentally sound technologies and promote new companies in this field. The centre will be attached to the faculty of technology transfer at the university Hassan II in Mohammedia. (27 October 2003)  more |
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New project: National Consultation on Sustainable Production and Consumption Companies are important drivers for sustainable production and consumption. Their success depends on innovative stakeholder configurations to promote sustainable products on the market. Innovative and sustainable products require innovative partnerships between private sector, state authorities, environmental and consumer protection NGOs, media and foundations. The national stakeholder dialogue on sustainable production and consumption offers a unique opportunity to bring these stakeholders together. Through thematic workshops and a website on the national dialogue process the German Environmental Agency and Environment Ministry will promote innovative initiatives and products. (March 25, 2005) |
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Background study: Riverbasin-Cooperation and management in shared river basins: The new Water Cooperation Facility On the World Forum on Water in March 21st 2003 in Kyoto, the new Water Cooperation Facility (WCF) was introduced as a common project of the UNESCO, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the World Water Council and the University Partnership for Transboundary Waters. In the long run, the WCF shall open new possibilities to States and NGO's to use the whole amplitude of consultation possibilities for transboundary Water-Cooperation via a global facility. Adelphi Consult has been asked by the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation Head office for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs to prepare a background study about possibilities, potentials and risks of a Water Cooperation Facility (WCF). A project information sheet you can obtain here (13 October 2003) |
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Basic Services for the World's Poor People - World Development Report 2004: an analysis Adelphi Consult will, on behalf of Inwent, analyze and comment on the World Development Report. The WDR of 2004 deals with the problems of making services work for poor people and offers recommendation for policymakers, donors, and citizens on improving the delivery of basic services. It says that too often, key services fail poor people - in access, in quantity, in quality. A project information sheet you can obtain here (2 October 2003) |
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Report on the evaluation of the „Export Helpdesk for Developing Countries The final report on the evaluation of the „Export Helpdesk for Developing Countries“ has now been published on the website of the EU Commission and can be downloaded here. The Export Helpdesk for Developing Countries (http://export-help.cec.eu.int) offers exporters from developing countries and countries in transition comprehensive information on tariffs and import requirements for market entry to the EU. Further information on the project can be found under "Projects" (01.11.2007) |
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New Project: Technology Transfer in the Waste Industry The Federal Environmental Agency has commissioned Adelphi Consult to support the profiling process of the newly established Platform for Technology Transfer (Waste Management). This encompasses a survey among German enterprises in the waste management sector to investigate user needs, and an analysis of core online information services in the field of export promotion so as to identify gaps and facilitate networking between them. A project information sheet can be obtained here (01.10.2007) |
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Project Assessment on Capacity Building for Geothermal Energy in Rwanda The German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) has commissioned Adelphi Consult to assess a project proposal on geothermal capacity building in Rwanda. Adelphi Consult has been tasked to review the feasibility and developmental relevance of the project proposal submitted by the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure (MINIFRA). In the framework of this contract, Adelphi will moderate a workshop in Kigali, at which representatives from MINIFRA and other Rwandan institutions jointly develop milestones, indicators, activities and a timetable for the implementation of the proposed three-year project. (17.09.2007) |
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Environment, Conflict, and Cooperation Exhibition Environmental issues have played a part in some of world’s worst conflicts, but they can also help to build peace. These issues are the focus of a multimedia exhibit, "Environment, Conflict, and Cooperation", created by Adelphi Research, Adelphi Consult and Weltformat.Design at the initiative of the German Federal Foreign Ministry. Recently, the exhibition was on display in the Memorial Hallway of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington and the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs in Austin, Texas. For further information on the exhibition in Washington, please see http://www.wilsoncenter.org/... and http://www.wilsoncenter.org/... Information on the event in Austin is available at http://www.utexas.edu/... (11.06.2007) |
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Conference report now online The conference report for „Integrating Environment, Development, and Conflict Prevention – European and National Approaches and Challenges“ is now online. For the conference report please click here. See also the conference website at www.adelphi-consult.com/ECC2007. (04.05.2007) |
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Evaluation of the Export Helpdesk for Developing Countries Adelphi Consult has been commissioned by the Directorate General for Trade (DG Trade) to evaluate the Export Helpdesk for Developing Countries (http://export-help.cec.eu.int). The free online service offers comprehensive information on import and trade issues for exporters from developing countries planning to access the EU market. The focus of the investigation is on assessing reliability, completeness and user-friendliness of the Export Helpdesk, and on evaluating its impact as well as awareness of its availability. The findings will provide the basis for practical suggestions for further improvement of the service. A project information sheet can be obtained here (10.04.2007) |
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E-Learning Platform just launched for the EU-India Network on Sustainability (EINS) The success of many industries worldwide is linked to globalisation. Automotive suppliers from India will have to face this challenge. The global automotive industry is characterised by a trend towards concentration. You want to stay informed on the European or rather the Indian Automotive Market? You are interested in Sustainability Management? You want to enquire about Corporate Social Responsibility on the EU level? Please visit the latest product development of the EINS initiative: http://www.gc21.de/eins (26.03.2007) |
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Seed Award Finalists in announced in Davos and Nairobi The Seed Award Finalists were announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos and the World Social Forum in Nairobi on the 25th January. Adelphi Consult is the service provider for the organisation of the Seed Award 2007. You can download the press release here. (29.01.2007) |
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“Sustainable Campus Manipal Academy of Higher Education” The project aims to support the transition of the Deemed University of Manipal in Karnataka/ India to a sustainable campus. The project takes a two-winged approach: Catalysing the establishment of an ISO 14001 certified environmental management system on campus will directly impact the academy’s resource use and environmental performance, while promoting the setup of a study scheme on environmental management serves to multiply environmental management capacities beyond the campus itself. A project information sheet can be obtained here (31.10.2006) |
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Strategy of Internationalisation of Partslife Partslife, the disposal system on the automotive parts sector is based in Langen (Hessen) and was founded in 1995 by manufacturers of automotive parts and trade cooperations. Adelphi Consult supports Partslife in their systematic development of partnership “Partslife Europe” until the middle of 2007 in three additional European countries with short analyses concerning the state of implementation of the EU Directives End of Life Vehicles Directive (ELV), Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (WEEE) and the regulation on packaging. Adelphi Consult makes market analyses in selected countries. Enquiry and preselection of adequate partners as well as the preparation and follow-up of cooperation dialogues and business negotiations are part of the contract’s portfolio. A project information sheet can be obtained here (31.10.2006) |
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SME Environment Promotion Programme One of the main challenges for the Egyptian development is the improvement of income and employment opportunities especially among the poorer population. In December 2005 the SME Promotion Programme started, conducted by the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry. The programme activities are financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Adelphi Consult supports the programme with providing guidance on international experiences on environmental sector promotion, encouraging the technical know-how-transfer form German companies and assists in developing an implementation strategy. A project information sheet can be obtained here (30.10.2006) |
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Addressing the Interlinkages between Natural Resource Management and Conflict in the European Commissions’ External Relations Natural resources and conflicts are interlinked in a variety of ways. On the one hand, conflicts might arise over natural resources, while on the other hand the cooperative and sustainable management of them may act as confidence building measure contributing to peacebuilding. The focus of the project is to asses how far different interlinkages are addressed in the external relations of the EU, especially the Commission, and highlight innovative approaches and areas having further potential. A project information sheet can be obtained here (27.10.2006) |
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New Project: Evaluation of Swiss conflict early warning system FAST International The Division Conflict Prevention and Transformation (COPRET) of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has commissioned Adelphi Consult to independently evaluate FAST International - the conflict early warning programme of swisspeace. The aims of the evaluation are threefold: first, to give detailed insight into the current position and application of FAST International products by different user groups. Second, to analyse the acceptance and performance of FAST International products and services. Third, to recommend how to improve FAST products and develop specific FAST services. A project information sheet can be obtained here (18.10.2006) |
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“Business as unusual” - Seed Initiative Awards Channel 2006 to 2008 Adelphi Consult has been selected to support the Seed Awards Channel 2006 to 2008. Sparked off in 2001 by preparations to the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, the Seed Initiative highlights the role of multi-stakeholder partnerships for sustainable solutions to societal problems. Its biannual award scheme aims to promote locally-led entrepreneurial and innovative project cooperations between private sector, public authorities, non-governmental and labour organisations and other initiatives, through capacity-building, expert assistance and practical input rather than a one-off financial endowment. >>more information (23.08.2006) |
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A World Map of "Environmental Conflicts" The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) investigates in its annual report the relationship between global environmental change and security. In this context Adelphi Consult will develop a definition of “environmental conflicts”, design a world map of “environmental conflicts”, and conceptualize a typology of “environmental conflicts”. (16.05.2006) |
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New UNFCCC website is launched Wilhelm innovative medien GmbH and our partner organisation Adelphi Consult thoroughly revised the Bonn-based UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat's website. The site has now been launched and can be visited at www.unfccc.int. (11.10.2004) |
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ISO/TC 207 Conference Walter Kahlenborn was delegated by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment to participate in this year’s plenary meeting of ISO/TC 207 from 28. August to 5. September in Buenos Aires. In the framework of the so-called super work shop, he held a presentation in front of 500 international experts on the diverse environmental management approaches beyond ISO 14001 and EMAS. The presentation can be downloaded here www.ems-for-sme.org. (24.09.2004) |
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Have a safe trip! Tourism in view of emerging risks and crises The tourism industry is economically one of the most important sectors and worldwide the largest employer. At the same time, news about terrorist attacks, SARS or environmental catastrophes impact on our travel plans. What influence do security factors have on tourist trends? What do tourist industry and policy makers need to be prepared for? The German parliament commissioned our partner organisation Adelphi Consult to analyse these questions on security and tourism. A project information sheet can be obtained here. (17.11.2004) |
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Alexander Schulz becomes Project Manager at Adelphi Consult We extend a warm welcome to our new Project Manager as team member of Adelphi Consult. Alexander Schulz is Project Manager in the area of development cooperation and business development. In several projects he dealt particularly with (environmental) technology transfer and export promotion for SME in developing countries. (11.01.2005) |
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Adelphi project in Morocco nominated finalist for ‘seed award’ The tender for the „Seed Award“ in the area of technology cooperation, filed by Adelphi Consult in cooperation with the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), has made it to the final round of selection from more than 260 applicants. The measure entitled “Joint initiative to clean Mohammedia“ aims to develop an environmental technology centre. The chosen approach involves 14 partner organisations, comprising companies, their representatives, NGOs, local and international research institutions as well as local and national public authorities from different sectors. Key factor for success compared to other technology transfer centre concepts is the local approach, which enables a high degree of identification and ownership. The broad spectrum of participants creates important synergy effects and the pooling of human and financial resources among stakeholders. With the goal of supporting business activities for environment and development, the seed award is a joint initiative of various organisations, including UNEP, UNDP and IUCN, and is financed by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment. (23.11.2004) |
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Have a safe trip! Tourism in view of emerging risks and crises The tourism industry is economically one of the most important sectors and worldwide the largest employer. At the same time, news about terrorist attacks, SARS or environmental catastrophes impact on our travel plans. What influence do security factors have on tourist trends? What do tourist industry and policy makers need to be prepared for? The German parliament commissioned Adelphi Consult to analyse these questions on security and tourism. A project information sheet can be obtained here. (17.11.2004) |
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Klaus Töpfer introduces UNEP-Report on Environment, Conflict, and Cooperation UNEP executive director Klaus Töpfer has introduced a new study on "Understanding Environment, Conflict, and Cooperation" on October 6th at the Woodrow Wilson Center . In this study 20 leading international scholars identify deficits and the pieces missing from the environment-conflict puzzle and examine the gaps in research, institutional responses, and early warning systems. The UNEP-study, which also contains an essay by co-authored by Alexander Carius and Geoffrey D. Dabelko can be obtained directly from UNEP (anthony@smibooks.com) or downloaded here. (17.11.2004) |
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Strengthening Environmental Policy in Georgia In order to assist Georgia in the process of strengthening its environmental administration, our partner Adelphi Research and InWent, Capacity Building International conduct a training course for senior officials and executives of the Georgian public administration on legal harmonisation in the fields of air pollution control and waste water management. The training course is scheduled for November 7-15, 2004 in Berlin. The training consists of presentations, expert dialogues, excursions and role-plays. This training course is part of a wider and long term effort of InWent to improve public environmental administration and environmental quality in the Southern Caucasus. (01.11.2004) |
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New UNFCCC website is launched Wilhelm innovative medien GmbH and Adelphi Consult thoroughly revised the Bonn-based UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat's website. The site has now been launched and can be visited at www.unfccc.int. (11.10.2004) |
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Evaluation and Assessment of capacity building approaches in environmental policy making in the context of the GTZ sector project and GEF and UNFCCC activities. On behalf of the German Institute for Development Policy Adelphi Consult undertakes a study that assesses different approaches to capacity building within the framework of the ongoing evaluation of capacity building measures initiated under the auspices of the UNFCCC. The study seeks to develop policy recommendations for the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. A project information sheet can be obtained here (06.10.2004) |
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Technical Assistance Advisory Service Environmental Management GTZ ASEM, India Development in India is marked by increasing urbanisation and industrialisation, while environmental condtions are worsening dramatically. Against this background, GTZ in cooperation with its Indian partner, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), has developed and is implementing the Advisory Service on Environmental Management (ASEM). Our partner Adelphi Consult has been entrusted with supporting the ASEM Bureau in India, especially in the fields of environmental planning, waste management, air pollution and cleaner production. (06.09.2004) |
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Programm Development Energy Efficiency India Adelphi Consult has been entrusted with the project identifying long term training prospectives and partners on energy efficiency in India in selected sectors. Besides developing a technical and financial concept, the option of submitting a proposal towards European Programmes is going to be discussed in due course of the project. (06.09.2004) |
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Adelphi applies for seed award In cooperation with the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Adelphi submitted an application with the “Seed Initiative“ (http://www.seedawards.org) in the area of technology cooperation. The measure entitled “Joint initiative to clean Mohammedia“ is orientated toward the development of an environmental technology center financed by local companies and organizations. With the goal of supporting business activities for environment and development, the seed award is a joint initiative of organizations, including UNEP, UNDP and IUCN, and is financed by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment. (02.09.2004) |
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New publication in the export development sector by Jörg Janischewski "Exporting to Germany" is the title of the English language principle idea of the German Chamber of Trade and Commerce (DIHK) and the Federal Association of German Wholesale and Foreign Trade. The publication provides extensive information on distribution routes, newly founded companies, employer-employee relations, standards, intellectual property, trade fairs, customs regulations, business practices and market research. The address section contains Internet addresses, contacts and mailing addresses that are important for foreign exporters. More information is available at http://verlag.dihk.de/exporting_to_germany.html (02.09.2004) |
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Professor Dr. Peter Henschel becomes Senior Consultants at Adelphi Consult We extend a warm welcome to our new Senior Consultant and Senior Advisor as team member of Adelphi Consult. Professor Dr. Peter Henschel will be i.a. responsible for supporting the GTZ programme “Advisory Services for Environmental Management” in India. With his background and experience Dr. Henschel joined the Indo-German Project "CPCB/SPCBs Environmental Quality Assessment and Control" (CPCB/German Technical Cooperation - GTZ) at CPCB as Sr. Advisor and Team Leader in 1997, where he has been responsible for the ongoing successful cooperation between India and Germany using German and European practice and experience in the technical, legislative and enforcement field of environmental protection and pollution control. (10.08.2004) |
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Tourism and Climate Protection Adelphi Research will carry out a project to investigate how the tourism sector could be included in the international efforts to protect global climate. This project on behalf of the Federal Environmental Agency will be realised in cooperation with ERM Lahmeyer International GmbH and 500ppm. You will find further information on this project at our project website at: http://tourismus.adelphi-research.org A project information sheet you can obtain here |
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Fact sheet on renewable energy technologies To support the IHK GmbH, a partner in the SAVE project "Integrated Energy Plan of Frýdlant Microregion", Adelphi Consult developed fact sheets on different renewable energy technologies. The technologies are suitable for small to medium sized projects and can be applied in the Frýdlant microregion or similar regions in the Czech Republic, e.g. wind turbines, small capacity chip wood or straw-fired boilers, small-scale biomass-based CHP systems, technologies for production of Biodiesel and plants for the production of biogas. The primary aim of the SAVE project in Frýdlant microregion is to promote and enhance the utilization of renewable energy resources, to reduce energy related pollution and stimulate employment at the regional level. The local administration will also be supported by the development of an Integrated Energy Plan. Please find further information here: |
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Report on "Transfer of used equipment and machines in industrializing and developing countries" presented The Report on "German export of used equipment and machines - An obstacle for sustainable development in industrializing and developing countries?" was prepared by Adelphi Research (Jörg Janischewski, Mikael P. Henzler, Walter Kahlenborn) on behalf of the German Council for Sustainability and presented today. Please click here for the Executive Summary in English. The whole report in German could also be downloaded (1,24 MB). (26. May 2003) more |
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GTZ events during the Asian Pacific Weeks Adelphi Consult has been entrusted by GTZ, Germany with the task of conceptualising the following two events within the framework of the Asian Pacific Weeks 2003 in Berlin, Germany: “Eco Industrial Parks in India – Possibilities for Infrastructure Development and Technology Transfer” and “Clean Development Mechanism - Business Opportunities in Asia with special Focus on India”. Please find further information under: Eco Industrial Parks and CDM |
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Adelphi Consult took over the administration of the Working Group "Emissions Trading to Combat the Greenhouse Effect" Adelphi Consult took over the administration of the Working group "Emission Trading to Combat the Greenhouse Effect"(AG Emissionshandel zur Bekämpfung des Treibhauseffektes). More information on the structure and function of the Working Group could be found at the website of the Ministry for the Environment. |
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New project in India: Ecoprofit Gurgaon, India 2003 to 2005 Our partner company Adelphi Research jointly with his partners, Austria Recycling (AREC) and Gurgaon Industrial Association (GIA), India has been granted with a new project on technical assistance and capacity building of selected Indian industries. The purpose of the new initiative under the Technology Partnership tool of the Asia Pro-Eco Programme of EuropeAid is to enable technology transfer among European and Indian Partners and to carry out training and consulting activities on the basis of the concept of Integrated Environmental Production and Service Policy and Cleaner Production Practices. You will find further information on the project at the forthcoming project website. This project is carried out through Adelphi Research. (25 June 2003) more |
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New project in the Mediterranean Region: Efficient Management of Wastewater, its treatment and reuse in the Mediterranean Countries Our partner company Adelphi Research started - together with InWEnt, Technical University Hamburg-Harburg, Germany and ENEA, Italy - to implement a four year project on efficient waste water management in the Mediterranean Region under the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership of the EC . The project providing technical assistance in the area of treatment and reuse of wastewater will be undertaken with four local MEDA partners from Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Turkey. Key areas of activities will be the performance of country studies, the development of regional policy and technical guidelines, the execution of pilot and demonstration plants and the implementation of regional and local training programmes in the area of efficient waste water management. You will find further information on the project at the project website. more |
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Strategies of internationalisation for Enterprises Many European Companies faced a changed economic environment in the last years. More transparency and higher transaction and turnaround speed in the market place resulted into pressure On the other side opportunities for new markets arose. To be prepared for long term presence on international markets, especially SMEs require practice oriented advise and training. To sustain the entry of European companies into international markets, Adelphi Consult has developed with its partners advisory services on internationalisation for SMEs. Presently Adelphi Consult provides advice to two companies originating out of the health care and environmental sector. Adelphi Consult supports the companies in implementing management and operational structures for international business approaches. The coaching of staff and the development of internal tools and instruments for being prepared for international markets are being developed in six topic workshops. more |
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Project Progress Review for the „International Centre for Environmental Technologies (CITET)“, Tunisia - new project for the GTZ CITET, based in tunis, is an international technology transfer Centre focussing on environmental technologies. The main purpose of this Centre is to strengthen the capacities in the field of environmental protection as well as to promote sustainable management of resources. This purpose is achieved inter alia by services like the organisation of training programmes in the field of environmental technologies and management. The Centre is being supported by the GTZ ever since February 2000. Adelphi Consult has been requested to conduct a Project Progress Review, the results of which being utilised to reorient the project conception and to draw a new project proposal for a possible extension period after the end of the current funding period in August 2004. The main focus of the project progress review will be on identifying the project’s contributions and its development impact. more |
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Sustainability Management for Enterprises (SUMMIT) The internet and wall street euphoria of the Nineties has left a disillusioned market place. Uncontrolled globalisation, neoliberal markets and the dominance of finance have not supported a cooperate sustainable development. The opposite: Great risks have occurred. The bubbles of economy world wide have burst and have left an insecure market situation. In this situation enterprises realise their societal responsibility. The question of corporate responsibility gains new heights. Enterprises which are actively involved in sustainability issues are confronted with numerous requirements of different stakeholders. In the surrounding of this discussion Adelphi Consult develops with his Austrian partners STENUM GmbH und ARECon in the framework of the Austrian program „Factory of the future“ on behalf of the Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology a concept study for SMEs, engaged in sustainable business issues and their applications under eLearning environments. (February 2003) more |
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New Project: Development of European-Turkish Business Centres The intention of this project, co-funded by the European Union and TOBB (the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges) is to create 3 Business Centres in different Turkish regions that will provide high-quality information, advice and consulting to the SMEs in their respective regions. (19 March 2003) more |
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Environmental impacts of free trade agreements in Maorocco - analysis and policy dialogue for GTZ Morocco A new project commissioned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) examines the potential negative and positive environmental impacts of the implementation of various free trade agreements in Morocco. It takes into account the general commitments and current negotiations in the WTO. In addition, it examines the currently negotiated bilateral free trade agreement between Morocco and the US and the negotiations in the context of the Morocco-EU association agreement. The potential environmental impacts related to the free trade agreements examined will be discussed with government representatives and during regional conferences in Rabat, Marrakech and Tunis. You will find further information on this project at our project website (please click here). (March 21, 2003) |
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Success Stories in Environmental Technology Transfer – New Markets for German High Technology Mikael Henzler and Jörg Janischewski are authors of two chapters of a new publication by the German Publisher „Deutscher Wirtschaftsdienst”. The book analyses the opportunities and chances for German Technology Providers, especially SME´s in foreign markets. Well known authors from Germany contributed to the book with their experience in the field of environmental technology transfer in foreign markets. The book offers a broad spectrum of methods and tools ranging from company checks, financing strategies, marketing strategies to the selection of partners in foreign markets. The book provides the basis for setting up an independent strategy for SME´s entering foreign markets. |
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