Regional adaptation strategies: launch of the REIS-platform
The Regional Exchange Information System (REIS) is an open platform for the knowledge-based discussion and further development of regional climate change adaptation strategies. With a thematic focus on selected Blue Economy sectors, the…
Our figure of the month 02/2021: Regional wealth effects of vehicle manufacturing
Germany's business model is based on the production of export goods. Alongside mechanical engineering and the chemical industry, the automotive industry is one of Germany's strongest exporters and is also highly regionally concentrated.…
CRED online training on “Modeling the Economic Impacts of Climate Change and Possible Adaptation Measures”
As part of the Climate-Resilient-Economic-Development (CRED) project, a five-day online training was conducted with the support of the "Center for Macroeconomic Research and Forecasting of the Economic Research Institute" (ERI,…
Our figure of the month for New Year's Eve 2020: Boom year for online retailing
The Corona pandemic has boosted internet trade: By more than 30% compared to the same months last year, internet trade increased from April to June this year. With the easing of contact restrictions in the summer months, the process is…
Our figure of the month for Christmas 2020: Pedestrian frequencies in Osnabrück at Christmas
An eventful 2020 is gradually coming to an end and Christmas – against all odds – is just around the corner. After the lockdown in the spring of this year, the city centres are once again facing particular challenges during the Christmas…
Online meeting to prepare the upcoming training on "Modelling the economic impacts of climate change and adaptation measures”
At this meeting as part of the Climate-Resilient Economic Development (CRED) project, a brief overview of climate risks in Kazakhstan and possible adaptation measures was given, which will be deepened and further discussed in a 5-day…
Online seminar on "Analysis of economic impacts of climate change and adaptation measures" at the Academy of Public Administration in Kazakhstan
As part of the Climate Resilient Economic Development (CRED) project, Anett Großmann and Frank Hohmann (GWS) together with Dana Yermolyonok (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)) conducted an online seminar on "Analysis of…
Our figure of the month 12/2020: RCEP – today already trade focus
The conclusion of the RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) agreement is a statement for free trade in times of increasing protectionism. In November 2020, 15 countries in the Asia-Pacific region agreed on tariff reductions…
Workshop “International policy instruments and governance of the bioeconomy and circular economy” at the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2020
GWS will co-organize a workshop at the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2020 on “International policy instruments and governance of the bioeconomy and circular economy”.
The online workshop will take place on Nov 18th 2020, from 4 pm to 6 pm CET.
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Our figure of the month 11/2020: Osnabrück in 8th place in the Smart City Ranking – what is the situation regarding ICT competence?
Only 2% with ICT profession in Osnabrück
Bitkom's Smart City Index for the year 2020 was recently published with the aim of showing how digital Germany's cities are. It includes 38 indicators from the areas of administration, IT and…