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In Memory Antonie Nord

In Loving Memory: Antonie Nord

Published: 22 May 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the untimely passing of Dr. Antonie Nord — Head of the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s International Department, the first Director of the Cape Town office, and above all, a beloved colleague and friend. Antonie was a remarkable feminist leader whose unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and human rights shaped every space she entered. Her legacy will live on not only in the work of the Foundation, but in the hearts and lives of all fortunate to have known her.
Prof. Dr. Imme Scholz and Jan Philipp Albrecht

New Foundation Presidents as of April 2022 Elected with Large Majority

Published: 14 December 2021
Press release
The Members’ Assembly of the Green Party-affiliated Heinrich Böll Foundation has elected Prof. Dr. Imme Scholz and Jan Philipp Albrecht as the Foundation's new Presidents. The duo will take office as of 1 April 2022 and 1 June 2022, respectively. The terms of the current presidents, Barbara Unmüßig and Dr. Ellen Ueberschär, will end as scheduled on 31 March 2022; Steffen Heizmann will stay on as the Foundation‛s CEO.

The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same: How to Break the Politics of Continuity in Zimbabwe - Governance & Institutions

Published: 3 February 2014
On the 31st of July 2013, Zimbabwe held its seventh presidential election. Robert Mugabe leading the Zimbabwe African National Unity (Patriotic Front), ZANU PF, has contested every one of them in his 33 years in power. Zimbabweans who headed to the (hastily convened) polls remain hopeful for a return to employment, restoration of basic services and an end to political violence. Yet the increasing economic and military might of ZANU PF and its affiliates significantly dampen those hopes.

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Publications

Annual Report 2021

Published: 12 October 2022
Annual Report
As we write this in March of 2022, our review of the year 2021 is overshadowed by Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. Because of this, not only foreign policy, but also domestic politics have now entered a new era. We are facing enormous challenges that also have a strong impact on our work here at the Foundation.

Energy Policy in South Africa

Published: 3 February 2014
This dossier sheds light on the current state of energy policy in South Africa. It examines three inter-related issues: the possibility of a low-carbon future, the great energy policy disconnect within government, and the prospects for renewable energy in South Africa.

Climate Governance in Africa

Published: 3 February 2014
Our four Africa offices commissioned studies to evaluate the state of preparedness for climate change adaptation in seven African countries. What are the impacts of and vulnerabilities to climate change in Africa? To what extent do existing adaptation policies, strategies and plans respond to the vulnerabilities identified?

Watchdogs need citizens to watch over them - Publications

Published: 3 February 2014
If we want institutions that watch over our rights, we ought to do more to watch over them. The appointment of a new Human Rights Commission (HRC) a few weeks ago should have been controversial. The new chair, former public protector Lawrence Mushwana, has been criticised by some for a perceived unwillingness to tackle political power-holders. Half the commissioners are former African National Congress (ANC) MPs, while respected figures with no ties to the ANC were ignored.

Climate Governance and Development in Africa

Published: 3 September 2012
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a developmental challenge in Africa, however, development planning in many African countries is still done in silos, and without due consideration of climate change. Two case studies from Namibia and Tanzania provide an analysis of the institutional, financial and political barriers to the integration of climate change in development.

Perspectives #02/2010: South Africa and the 2010 World Cup

Published: 27 August 2010
With only a few weeks to kick-off, South Africa’s readiness for the 2010 Fifa World Cup is evident, and tickets have been snapped up by South Africans – enthusiastic football fans and those simply caught up in the excitement. Notwithstanding the satisfaction that the “Afro-pessimists” have been proven wrong, South Africa’s successful bid for the 2010 Fifa World Cup triggered heated debates. The collection of articles gathered here presents some of these discussions.

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