on (gender-) equitable sustainable economic development, tackling climate change, and clean energy solutions. Within these subject areas, special attention goes to social and gender justice, participatory democracy, and citizen involvement. Foreign & Security Policy: Within this policy area, the focus is on threats to global peace and security, which have become increasingly transnational in nature. They include the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, asymmetrical conflicts, and the results of climate change in the form of resource scarcity and forced migration. Democracy & Society: The Transatlantic Dialogue Program on Democracy and Social Policy explores the challenges to US and European democracies. How do developments such as the rise of right-wing populist parties across Europe, the widespread appeal of anti-immigrant rhetoric in the US, a global refugee crisis, and the growth of new digital technologies impact our societies and test the strength of our democracies? In this policy area, the foundation brings together policymakers and civil society organizations through events and publications to discuss how to respond to such challenges in order to promote a strong transatlantic partnership and inclusive democratic societies. Economic Governance & G20: The Economic Governance Program focuses on democratizing governance structures to ensure that international financial institutions and bodies, such as the G20 and BRICS, are representative and accountable. It also works on democratizing policy-making in thematic areas (e.g., finance, economics and trade) and sectoral areas (e.g., infrastructure) to strengthen "real economies" in ways that respect the rights of the earth, vulnerable groups, and women. The foundation supports the engagement of citizens' groups in developing countries in both areas, including through public education and capacity-building. Gender: Gender democracy, a concept that addresses the structural and societal causes of the inequality between sexes, is a cross-cutting theme for all Foundation activities. By striving to inject gender awareness and perspectives in international political processes and institutions, the Heinrich Böll Foundation continuously promotes such an understanding of gender equality. Scholarship programme In addition to its political and cultural work, the Heinrich Böll Foundation also offers scholarships for university and PhD students. Scholarships are available for all academic disciplines, with around 1000 scholarships per year. The candidates selected are expected to achieve a high degree of academic excellence, serve their communities, be interested in politics and social issues, and support the ideals the foundation stands for. In its Annual Report the foundation states: In addition to the scholarship programme for students