Franz Baumann

Franz Baumann, PhD, is a visiting professor at New York University, who focuses on the governance of climate change. Prior to entering academia, he worked for the United Nations for over 30 years in many places and capacities. As an Assistant Secretary-General, his last assignment was special advisor on the Environment and Peace Operations.

Climate Change, the Problem from Hell

In "Falter," Bill McKibben once more explains nature’s workings, asks profound questions, and tells wonderful stories....

FRANZ BAUMANN

POLITICS

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Why Would You Want to Be German?

A new anthology of essays by new Jewish migrants to Germany teems with an odd feeling: patriotism....

FRANZ BAUMANN

AROUND THE WORLD

POLITICS

HISTORY

Present at the Destruction: Humanity’s Success in Ruining Nature

This unholy alliance of producers, consumers, and parochially focused governments is sleepwalking the Earth off the climate cliff. On "The Water Will Come."...

FRANZ BAUMANN

POLITICS

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Fabulous, Tragic Kurt Tucholsky

FRANZ BAUMANN

AROUND THE WORLD

POLITICS