In this interview with akzente, Antonio Almonte, Minister of Energy and Mines in the Dominican Republic, talks about the obstacles his country faces as it moves to put its energy mix on a more sustainable footing and about cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
The impacts of climate change are diverse. And the responses to these challenges are many and varied. akzente is shining a spotlight on people and initiatives committed to protecting the environment and mitigating climate change. Today, we introduce you to a woman who is fighting for the rights of indigenous peoples and to protect their habitats.
What role do people with diverse gender identities or sexual orientations play in Colombia’s peace process? Mery Rodríguez, a social scientist and expert on memory work in the ProPaz II programme, discusses the topic in an interview with akzente.
Subject to persecution, displacement or murder, people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations have arguably suffered more than almost any other group during the armed conflict in Colombia. GIZ is helping them to deal with their violent past and to become involved in the peace process. Four voices describe their difficult journey.
‘Biodiverse farms will be better prepared for climate change.‘
An interview about business and biodiversity in the Dominican Republic with Marike de Peña, Director of the Banelino organic cooperative in the north of the country.
