The network aims to contribute to the sustainability of global supply chains through research. It initiates new research and makes academic evidence accessible for political decision-makers and other stakeholders.

KBW 26: The COVID-19 virus has spread to 215 countries, virtually covering all areas of the world, and has plunged the world in a health emergency.

This fifth issue of the Global Solutions Journal, has been launched on the occasion of the digital Global Solutions Summit 2020, supporting the G20 Presidency of Saudi-Arabia.

The annual Global Solutions Summit brings together international research organizations, thought leaders and decision-makers from across politics, business and civil society.

Kiel Policy Brief No. 127: German greenhouse gas emission reductions outside the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) are insufficient, although a variety of instruments are used and considerable funds are spent.

The new EU Parliament tends to be slightly more protectionist towards free trade agreements than before. Despite a stronger green faction, no stronger ecological impulses than hitherto can be expected. Kiel Institute President Gabriel Felbermayr...

Ruth Delzeit comments on the results of a study according to which almost 30-40% of the carbon dioxide released by forest destruction comes from international trade.

The Global Solutions Journal addresses G20 challenges by bringing together policy recommendations of thought leaders, and aims to find a common ground between these policy ideas and consonant action proposals of major decision makers.

One focus of our international policy advice is on the topics of the 20 most important industrial and emerging countries (G20). We advise decision-makers through networks such as the think tank group T20. Results and activities of this commitment can...