Investigative Journalism
I have deep respect for the work of investigative journalists. They often work under very difficult circumstances – risking persecution, law suits and harassment. But investigative journalism is indispensable. We have a saying in my country: The tabloids keep the democracy clean. Journalists are the ones that make sure that the authorities are held accountable for their [...]

The Danish Wind Power Case
Looking for answers to some of the most common questions about wind power and how to integrate it into the local energy mix – also when the wind is not blowing? Watch this and read this. Tagged: COP15, Denmark, Energy, NERC

Seize the Energy Opportunity
See, the glass is half-full… From Jordan Times today: Seize the energy opportunity  By Anders Eldrup All eyes are now on Copenhagen, where the UN Climate Change Conference will take place in December. But there is another reason to look to Denmark. In order to meet the challenges of climate change and energy security, all actors must focus on the [...]

Torture
Jordan puts its money where its mouth is. As the first Arab country Jordan decided to co-sponsor the annual Anti-torture resolution in the UN last night. During the last 10 years my country has led the often very difficult negotiations on torture. Torture is – as you would imagine – a very sensitive issue for many [...]

Way to Copenhagen
Denmark being the host for the Climate change summit in Copenhagen in December I have been asked to give a brief overview of progress and expectations for a new climate agreement.  But before doing that I would like to stress one thing that has become more and more evident to me here in Jordan as we [...]