@misc{SobotaAlbrechtTokarczykDorociaketal., author = {Sobota, Marcin and Albrecht, Eike and Tokarczyk-Dorociak, Katarzyna and Jawecki, Bartosz}, title = {The Czech Republic v Poland (Mine de Tur{\´o}w): Politics and implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive}, series = {Reciel, Review of European, Comparative \& International Environmental Law}, journal = {Reciel, Review of European, Comparative \& International Environmental Law}, doi = {10.1111/reel.12568}, abstract = {An international dispute between the Republic of Poland and Czechia over the Tur{\´o}w mine has recently resulted in infringement proceedings brought before the Court of Justice of the European Union concerning the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. This case and the judicial and extrajudicial processes surrounding it facilitate an assessment of the procedure provided for in Articles 258 to 260 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The assessment of this procedure is undertaken both in terms of the achievement of the internal policy objectives of the Member State and in terms of the effectiveness of the implementation of European law. We argue that this procedure (under Articles 258-260 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) is effective in both connections, because it provides a wide range of opportunities for both the judicial authorities of the European Union and the Member States themselves to achieve their objectives.}, language = {en} } @misc{AlbrechtJentschJeschke, author = {Albrecht, Eike and Jentsch, Juliane and Jeschke, Birgit}, title = {Erneuerbare Energien vs. Artenschutz: Neujustierung des Artenschutzes bei Windenergieanlagen an Land?}, series = {KlimaRZ - Zeitschrift f{\"u}r materielles und prozessuales Klimarecht}, volume = {5}, journal = {KlimaRZ - Zeitschrift f{\"u}r materielles und prozessuales Klimarecht}, issn = {2748-1999}, pages = {140 -- 148}, abstract = {Neben dem Erstreben der Klimaneutralit{\"a}t ist die Energieautarkie, gerade seit Beginn des Krieges in der Ukraine, wichtiges Ziel der Gesetzgebung. Vor allem der Ausbau der Windenergienutzung sollte durch verschiedene Gesetzesnovellen beschleunigt werden. Das Osterpaket, mitunter die gr{\"o}ßte energiepolitische Novelle seit Jahrzehnten, versprach Erleichterungen f{\"u}r die Pr{\"u}fung des Artenschutzes bei Windenergie an Land. Hierbei sollte nicht nur das beh{\"o}rdliche und gerichtliche Verfahrensrecht beschleunigt werden, sondern insbesondere das materielle Recht. Das zeigt sich durch die Konkretisierung der Pr{\"u}fungsmaßst{\"a}be im Artenschutzrecht. Mit der Neueinf{\"u}hrung der \S\S 45b-45d BNatSchG soll eine Standardisierung der Artenschutzpr{\"u}fung f{\"u}r Windenergieanlagen an Land erreicht werden, um die oft beklagten langwidrigen Genehmigungsverfahren zu beschleunigen.}, language = {de} } @misc{AlbrechtZschiegner, author = {Albrecht, Eike and Zschiegner, Andr{\´e}}, title = {Die bauplanungsrechtliche Zul{\"a}ssigkeit von Windenergieanlagen im Außenbereich nach dem Wind-an-Land-Gesetz (Teil 1)}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r materielles und prozessuales Klimarecht (KlimaRZ)}, volume = {2}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r materielles und prozessuales Klimarecht (KlimaRZ)}, number = {2}, issn = {2748-1999}, pages = {51 -- 58}, abstract = {Der z{\"u}gige Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien ist nicht nur als Antwort auf die energiewirtschaftlichen Folgen des Ukrainekriegs erforderlich, sondern auch, um die Entscheidung des Bundesverfassungsgerichts vom 24.03.2021 umzusetzen. Diese, in Bezug auf die Forderung nach deutlicher Versch{\"a}rfung der Anstrengungen zum Klimaschutz, so nicht erwartete Entscheidung wurde mit allerlei Superlativen ausgezeichnet. Das im Beitrag besprochene sog. Wind-an-Land-Gesetz (WaLG) ist also auch eine Antwort auf diese Entscheidung. Neben {\"A}nderungen des Naturschutzrechts sowie einer Novellierung des EEG wurde hierf{\"u}r insb. das (Bau-)Planungsrecht f{\"u}r Windenergieanlagen an Land grundlegend reformiert sowie das Windenergiefl{\"a}chenbedarfsgesetz (WindBG) eingef{\"u}hrt. Die Neuregelung trat am 01.02.2023 in Kraft.}, language = {de} } @incollection{Albrecht, author = {Albrecht, Eike}, title = {Paris Agreement}, series = {International Environmental Law (IEL) - Agreements and Introduction}, booktitle = {International Environmental Law (IEL) - Agreements and Introduction}, editor = {Albrecht, Eike and Egute, Terence Onang and Wanki, Emmanuel Ateghang and Ezeamama, Anayo Azubuike}, edition = {6}, publisher = {BTU - Eigenverlag}, address = {Cottbus}, isbn = {978-3-00-065748-1}, pages = {142 -- 145}, abstract = {This contribution is an introduction and summary to the Paris Agreement and extends and actualises the introduction to the Paris Agreement in the previous edition}, language = {en} } @incollection{AlbrechtEzeamama, author = {Albrecht, Eike and Ezeamama, Anayo Azubuike}, title = {Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (Vienna Convention on Ozone)}, series = {International Environmental Law (IEL) - Agreements and Introduction}, booktitle = {International Environmental Law (IEL) - Agreements and Introduction}, editor = {Albrecht, Eike and Egute, Terence Onang and Wanki, Emmanuel Ateghang and Ezeamama, Anayo Azubuike}, edition = {6}, publisher = {BTU - Eigenverlag}, address = {Cottbus}, isbn = {978-3-00-065748-1}, pages = {93 -- 94}, abstract = {This contribution introduces and explains the provisions of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol}, language = {en} } @incollection{EguteAlbrecht, author = {Egute, Terence Onang and Albrecht, Eike}, title = {Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm Declaration)}, series = {International Environmental Law (IEL) - Agreements and Introduction}, booktitle = {International Environmental Law (IEL) - Agreements and Introduction}, editor = {Albrecht, Eike}, edition = {6}, publisher = {BTU - Eigenverlag}, address = {Cottbus}, isbn = {978-3-00-065748-1}, pages = {18}, abstract = {This contribution introduces to and explains the relevance of Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, also known as 1972 Stockholm Declaration which was the first international high level summit on the environment under the auspices of the United Nations}, language = {de} } @incollection{Albrecht, author = {Albrecht, Eike}, title = {Dekarbonisierung in der Industrie}, series = {Akzeptanzstrategien in den energieintensiven Industrien - Aus der Praxis f{\"u}r die Praxis}, booktitle = {Akzeptanzstrategien in den energieintensiven Industrien - Aus der Praxis f{\"u}r die Praxis}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {Kompetenzzentrum Klimaschutz in energieintensiven Industrien (KEI)}, address = {Cottbus}, pages = {76 -- 89}, language = {de} } @misc{EnoguanbhorEnoguanbhorEdoetal., author = {Enoguanbhor, Eveline Aggrey and Enoguanbhor, Evidence Chinedu and Edo, Iwebuke and Albrecht, Eike}, title = {Survey-based Analysis for Proximate Anthropogenic Driving Factors of Forest Landscape Degradation: The Case of Kilimanjaro World Heritage Site, Tanzania}, series = {East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry}, volume = {6}, journal = {East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry}, number = {1}, issn = {2707-4323}, doi = {10.37284/eajfa.6.1.1459}, pages = {262 -- 271}, language = {en} } @misc{Albrecht, author = {Albrecht, Eike}, title = {International recognition of climate refugees}, series = {Towards the Polish-German Green Deal}, journal = {Towards the Polish-German Green Deal}, editor = {Hałub-Kowalczyk, Olga}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek}, address = {Torun}, isbn = {978-83-8180-709-8}, pages = {177 -- 207}, abstract = {Climate change will cause migration and will cause numerous cliamte refugees. At the moment, this term is widely used, but not defined at all. Second, it is so far unclear if there is a legal framework to rcognise those who have to leave their home because of climate change. This contribution analyses the current legal framework and suggest a separate regulation under the Framework Convention on Climate Change}, language = {en} } @incollection{EguteAlbrecht, author = {Egute, Terence Onang and Albrecht, Eike}, title = {Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development}, series = {International Environmental Law (IEL) - Agreements and Introduction}, booktitle = {International Environmental Law (IEL) - Agreements and Introduction}, editor = {Albrecht, Eike and Egute, Terence Onang and Wanki, Emmanuel Ateghang and Ezeamama, Anayo Azubuike}, edition = {6}, publisher = {BTU - Eigenverlag}, address = {Cottbus}, isbn = {978-3-00-065748-1}, pages = {24 -- 26}, abstract = {This contribution introduces and explains the relevance of the 2002 "Johannesburg Declaration" which was the first international high level UN summit on the environment which included NGOs and othre non-state actors as participants}, language = {en} } @misc{AlbrechtZschiegner, author = {Albrecht, Eike and Zschiegner, Andr{\´e}}, title = {Die bauplanungsrechtliche Zul{\"a}ssigkeit von Windenergieanlagen im Außenbereich nach dem Wind-an-Land-Gesetz (Teil 2)}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r materielles und prozessuales Klimarecht (KlimaRZ)}, volume = {2}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r materielles und prozessuales Klimarecht (KlimaRZ)}, number = {3}, issn = {2748-1999}, pages = {67 -- 72}, abstract = {Der Gesetzgeber hat die Frage der bauplanungsrechtlichen Zul{\"a}ssigkeit von Windenergieanlagen im Außenbereich mit dem Wind-an-Land-Gesetz grundlegend reformiert. Die wesentlichen bauplanungsrechtlichen Neuregelungen wurden in Teil 1 des Beitrags in KlimaRZ 2023, S. 51 ff. dargestellt. Ankn{\"u}pfend daran unternimmt der vorliegende Teil 2 des Beitrags nach einem kurzen Abriss {\"u}ber die {\"U}bergangsregelung des \S 245e BauGB den Versuch einer kritischen Bewertung der Neuregelung.}, language = {de} } @misc{AlbrechtZschiegner, author = {Albrecht, Eike and Zschiegner, Andr{\´e}}, title = {Die Erkl{\"a}rung der Vollst{\"a}ndigkeit der Antragsunterlagen als Placebo im Bem{\"u}hen um die Beschleunigung immissionsschutzrechtlicher Genehmigungsverfahren}, series = {Deutsches Verwaltungsblatt}, volume = {140}, journal = {Deutsches Verwaltungsblatt}, number = {2}, publisher = {Carl Heymanns}, issn = {0012-1363}, pages = {82 -- 90}, abstract = {Der Beitrag behandelt einen wichtigen Teilaspekt der gesetzgeberischen Bem{\"u}hungen, Verfahren f{\"u}r immissionsschutzrechtliche Genehmigungen zu beschleunigen. Mit der Feststellung der sog. »einfachen« Vollst{\"a}ndigkeit der Antragsunterlagen und der Erkl{\"a}rung gegen{\"u}ber dem Antragsteller entsprechend \S 7 Abs. 1 und 2 der 9. BImSchV soll ein belastbarer Startzeitpunkt gesetzt werden, von dem aus der Lauf der Bearbeitungsfristen f{\"u}r immissionsschutzrechtliche Genehmigungsverfahren in Gang gesetzt w{\"u}rde. Ob diese Hoffnung des Gesetzgebers sich jedoch erf{\"u}llen wird, ist aus Sicht der Autoren sowohl aus verfahrenspraktischen wie auch aus rechtsdogmatischen Gr{\"u}nden fraglich.}, language = {de} } @misc{OjoAsamoahAlbrechtetal., author = {Ojo, Sola and Asamoah, Solomon and Albrecht, Eike and Ibrahim, Bachar}, title = {Integrating sustainable development and disaster mitigation into climate policies to support water security in Africa}, series = {Earth}, volume = {6}, journal = {Earth}, number = {2}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2673-4834}, doi = {10.3390/earth6020057}, pages = {1 -- 19}, abstract = {Africa's water security is inextricable from the recent patterns of climate variability. Effective formulation and implementation of climate policies require efficient integration of disaster mitigation and sustainable development to eliminate maladaptation and enhance water security. However, practical implementation is still lacking in many African countries. This study aims to examine practical measures and strategies for the integration of sustainable development and disaster mitigation into climate policies to enhance water security in Africa. A systematic bibliometric and thematic analysis was conducted using 95 peer-reviewed articles within the period 2010 to 2025 from the Scopus database. Software and frameworks such as VOSviewer and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) were employed to analyze publication trends, co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, and themes. The study revealed current research themes such as nature-based solutions for water security, climate-resilient infrastructure and technologies, and practical measures, such as eco-based adaptation and water energy food nexus, as some components of climate policy integration that can enhance water security in Africa. The study offers key policy recommendations for policymakers in the implementation of integrated climate policies adequate and effective enough to deal with water security issues in Africa.}, language = {en} } @misc{BoehmTsonkovaAlbrechtetal., author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Tsonkova, Penka and Albrecht, Eike and Zehlius-Eckert, Wolfgang}, title = {Zur Notwendigkeit einer kontrollf{\"a}higen Definition f{\"u}r Agroforstschl{\"a}ge}, series = {Agrar- und Umweltrecht}, journal = {Agrar- und Umweltrecht}, number = {1}, issn = {0340-840X}, pages = {7 -- 12}, language = {de} } @misc{OjoAlbrechtIgbojietal., author = {Ojo, Sola and Albrecht, Eike and Igboji, Collins and Ibrahim, Bachar and Enoguanbor, Evidence}, title = {Potentials of water-energy-food security nexus approach as an option for implementation of climate change policies : a perspective for Nigeria}, series = {African journal of climate change and resource sustainability}, volume = {4}, journal = {African journal of climate change and resource sustainability}, number = {2}, publisher = {East African Nature and Science Organization}, address = {Nairobi, Kenya}, issn = {2790-962X}, doi = {10.37284/ajccrs.4.2.3639}, pages = {150 -- 170}, abstract = {The increasing demand for essential resources such as water, energy, and food, driven by rapid population growth, urban expansion, and industrialisation, poses a significant challenge for developing countries, which is further exacerbated by climate change. Implementation of climate change policies, therefore, requires adequate consideration of the interconnection between water, energy, and food executed on synergies and managing tradeoffs, which most often is lacking in some developing countries like Nigeria. This paper assesses the relevance of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus approach and highlights its role in formulating sustainable climate policies. In this review, a narrative and exploratory approach was carried out through a literature search from international databases such as Google Scholar and Scopus to capture the full range of perspectives between the years 2002 and 2025 that have contributed to the emergence of the WEF nexus approach in formulating sustainable climate policies. Enhanced resource efficiency, improved resilience to climate change, reduced environmental degradation and innovation and technology development are some of the benefits of the WEF nexus approach. Given the intricate interconnections among these resources, integrating the WEF nexus into policymaking is essential for ensuring long-term resource security and sustainability. This approach fosters a comprehensive and strategic framework for embedding water, energy, and food considerations into climate governance}, language = {en} } @misc{AlbrechtJeschkeGoetzkeetal., author = {Albrecht, Eike and Jeschke, Birgit and G{\"o}tzke, Hendrik and Fromme, Arvid}, title = {Steigerung der Akzeptanz von Erneuerbare-Energien-Anlagen durch Abgabenregelungen am Beispiel des Brandenburgischen Photovoltaik-Freifl{\"a}chenanlagen-Abgabengesetzes}, series = {KlimaRZ : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r materielles und prozessuales Klimarecht}, volume = {05/2025}, journal = {KlimaRZ : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r materielles und prozessuales Klimarecht}, number = {5}, publisher = {Fachmedien Otto Schmidt}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, issn = {2748-1999}, pages = {173 -- 179}, language = {de} } @misc{EnoguanbhorChukwurahEnoguanbhoretal., author = {Enoguanbhor, E. A. and Chukwurah, G.O. and Enoguanbhor, E. C. and Isimah, M.O. and Kosun, A. E. O. and Ewurum, N. I. and Albrecht, Eike}, title = {Underlying anthropogenic driving factors of forest landscape degradation in the Kilimanjaro world heritage site, Tanzania using survey-based data}, series = {Nature environment and pollution technology}, volume = {23}, journal = {Nature environment and pollution technology}, number = {2}, publisher = {Technoscience Publications}, address = {Maharashtra, India}, issn = {2395-3454}, doi = {10.46488/NEPT.2024.v23i02.045}, pages = {1115 -- 1122}, abstract = {This study aimed to investigate the underlying anthropogenic driving factors of forest landscape degradation in the Kilimanjaro World Heritage Sites (WHS), Tanzania using survey-based data. The essence is to support strategic policies for forest landscape protection and natural heritage sustainability. The research employed empirical data using mixed questionnaires of experts and residents to identify various indirect anthropogenic driving factors of forest degradation, analyze rural poverty and causal mechanisms as indirect anthropogenic drivers of forest degradation, and evaluate the level of awareness and community involvement in forest protection. ArcGIS was used to generate the Maps. About 140 sample sizes were utilized for this study. Using purposive and simple random techniques, about 46 and 100 mixed questionnaires were distributed to experts in forest guard and residents, respectively. Data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative techniques. Findings showed that indirect factors of forest degradation include high tourism demand, poverty, culture and tradition of local communities, lack of forest protection and conservation education, and insufficient land availability. Also, findings showed that rural poverty as an indirect anthropogenic driving factor of forest degradation is attributed to unemployment in rural areas, inadequate land for agriculture, and insufficient productive forestry availability. Additionally, this study revealed that residents are aware that the forest is under the government's protection, and most people in local communities are not involved in activities for forest protection. Therefore, the study suggests that the locals should be involved in the activities that promote forest protection for effective control and management. Alternative heating methods should also be explored to reduce much pressure on the available forest to improve the natural heritage sustainability of natural WHS found in Sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of the Global South.}, language = {en} } @misc{EnoguanbhorEnoguanbhorAlbrecht, author = {Enoguanbhor, Eveline Aggrey and Enoguanbhor, Evidence Chinedu and Albrecht, Eike}, title = {Implementing institutional instruments for forest landscape protection in the Kilimanjaro world heritage site, Tanzania​}, series = {International journal of forestry, ecology and environment}, volume = {7}, journal = {International journal of forestry, ecology and environment}, number = {1}, issn = {2708-5430}, doi = {10.18801/ijfee.070123.27}, pages = {245 -- 258}, abstract = {Various institutional instruments, including world heritage convention (WHC) and other strategic policies, have been deployed to protect forest landscapes as natural heritage across the globe. Despite the implementation of these instruments to protect forest landscapes in world heritage sites (WHS), the degradation problems persist, especially in the developing world, including Africa. Using the Kilimanjaro WHS in Tanzania as a case study, we investigated the state of implementing WHC and policies as strategic institutional instruments for forest landscape protection to support the sustainability of forests as a natural heritage. We collected empirical data using surveys of experts and integrated qualitative and quantitative (descriptive) analyses to investigate the implementation level of WHC and policies on forest protection, related the implementation level to primary forest degradation, and identified key challenges confronting the implementation. Key findings showed a low-level implementation of WHC and policies for forest protection. Also, our study showed that low-level implementation is associated with 19.83\% of forest degradation from 1976 to 2020. Additionally, our study identified key challenges confronting all institutional instruments deployed for forest protection, including a lack of forest protection/conservation education in local communities, a low level of law enforcement on forest degradation, inadequate resources, wildfire, a lack of political will, political interference/interests, inadequate personnel, a lack of inter-departmental coordination, and conflicts with local communities. Our findings are of great importance for decision-makers to improve the implementation level of the WHC and policies as strategic institutional instruments and to improve the sustainability of forests as a natural heritage in Africa and other parts of the world.}, language = {en} } @incollection{ShetyeGuptaAlbrecht, author = {Shetye, Niyanta and Gupta, Meetali and Albrecht, Eike}, title = {Re-calibrating the Paris Agreement to integrate natural and cultural heritage discourses into the international climate negotiations}, series = {The Routledge handbook on cultural heritage and climate justice}, booktitle = {The Routledge handbook on cultural heritage and climate justice}, editor = {Dinler, Mesut and Megarry, William}, edition = {1st Edition}, publisher = {Routledge}, address = {London}, isbn = {9781003595205}, doi = {10.4324/9781003595205-9}, pages = {68 -- 82}, abstract = {The impact of climate change on cultural and natural heritage has gained increasing attention from policymakers. Rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions pose significant threats, particularly to the heritage of small island developing states and least developed countries. These challenges are expected to intensify both economic and non-economic losses, highlighting the need for a recalibration of international climate policies and financial mechanisms to include heritage preservation. However, heritage remains largely overlooked in global climate policy frameworks. Its inclusion has been limited to the Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage and the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience. Additionally, key mechanisms of the Paris Agreement—such as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and the Global Stocktake—fail to sufficiently integrate heritage concerns, despite their importance in building climate resilience. Addressing this gap requires expanding climate policy discussions to incorporate insights from heritage experts, policymakers, and networks. This research assesses the existing knowledge and policy gap, analysing how heritage is considered in submitted NDCs and NAPs. By identifying these gaps, it proposes strategies for embedding heritage into climate policy, ensuring its role in achieving climate-neutral and resilient futures.}, language = {en} }