Hydrogen Economy – Urban Hydrogen Concepts in Transport, Energy, Building (Fuel Cell CCHP), and Industry in Germany (RUS) Read more about Hydrogen Economy – Urban Hydrogen Concepts in Transport, Energy, Building (Fuel Cell CCHP), and Industry in Germany (RUS) This presentation discussed the mobility, stationary, systematic, and industrial applications of hydrogen in Germany.
Hydrogen Economy – Urban Hydrogen Concepts in Transport, Energy, Building (Fuel Cell CCHP), and Industry in Germany (EN and CN) Read more about Hydrogen Economy – Urban Hydrogen Concepts in Transport, Energy, Building (Fuel Cell CCHP), and Industry in Germany (EN and CN) This presentation discussed the mobility, stationary, systematic, and industrial applications of hydrogen in Germany.
Ralf Schüle Keywords research energy transport climate policy Wuppertal Institute germany Read more about Ralf Schüle Dr. Ralf Schüle is the Co-Head of Research Unit Urban Transitions of the Wuppertal Institute. He studied sociology, political sciences and economics and holds a PhD in sociology. He is a leading expert in low carbon urban transformation and strategic planning of urban sustainability paths along the whole policy cycle and covering most relevant sectors (e.g. energy supply, buildings, transport) at national and local levels. He has 12 years of experience working in this field in Germany, across Europe, and China. ----
The Regulatory Sandbox Concept: Models, Benefits and Risks Read more about The Regulatory Sandbox Concept: Models, Benefits and Risks Innovation in financial services can reduce costs, as well as improve transparency and expand financial inclusion. But they they can also lead to new risks, which may lead to regulatory uncertainty. This presentation presents an overview of current regulatory sandbox models and describes the benefits and risks of undertaking regulatory sandboxes.
High-Speed Rail as a New Mode of Intercity Passenger Transportation Read more about High-Speed Rail as a New Mode of Intercity Passenger Transportation This presentation reviews the rapid progress of high-speed rail (HSR) construction and its successful competition with cars and air travel on distances between 100 and 1,200 km. More than 20 countries have built or are building HSR lines, but the United States is not among the leaders in HSR development.
Local Development Initiative through Inter-Local Mutual Cooperation Read more about Local Development Initiative through Inter-Local Mutual Cooperation Mutual cooperation among localities can promote economy of scale and scope in service delivery, and efficiency in resource utilization, among its other perceived benefits. More specifically, a governance-based type of inter-local mutual cooperation that can be realized through communication, compromise, and conflict resolution is needed.
Vocational Education in Secondary Schools: A Review of International Practices Read more about Vocational Education in Secondary Schools: A Review of International Practices Vocational education acts as a bridge between education and employment and provides a better match for the aptitudes and interests of some pupils, according to an OECD study in 2010. Any major reform of secondary school provision should give serious consideration to vocational education and its place in the curriculum.
Skills Development as Part of Infrastructure Projects Read more about Skills Development as Part of Infrastructure Projects The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is proposing for the integration of skills development in infrastructure projects as part of its cooperation agreement with Asian Development Bank and its member countries. Engagement of contractors in training activities is a fast-track approach to addressing the challenges associated with the proposed task.