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Opinion

Prof. Dr. Kai Niebert forscht und lehrt als Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaftler an der Universität Zürich und ist Präsident des Deutschen Naturschutzrings (DNR). Er ist Mitglied des Rates für nachhaltige Entwicklung und wird als Mitglied der deutschen Delegation die Klimaverhandlungen in Dubai begleiten.

COP28 must not be overburdened with the Middle East conflict

A massacre, a war and a debate that overshadows everything: The Middle East conflict not only affects global relations, but also jeopardizes discussions on the climate crisis at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai. The battle for moral authority becomes a serious threat to the urgently needed progress in climate diplomacy.

By Redaktion Table

Autoren_ESG_Standpunkt

Weaknesses in ESG reporting: control is better

An effective EU Supply Chain Act could provide a strong incentive for companies and states alike to protect the environment and human rights more effectively. In the best-case scenario, it would have a global impact and set a 'race to the top' in motion.

By Experts Table.Briefings

G20 Compact with Africa – cooperation and investment

Yesterday, the Compact with Africa conference was held in Berlin. Steffen Meyer, Head of Economic Policy in the Chancellor's Office, explains the objectives the Federal Government pursues with the CwA and the initiatives that should give new momentum to the cooperation between the G20 and African countries.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Teng Biao

Legitimate concerns

German Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger recently called for heightened caution when collaborating with China. Her statement was overly generalizing – but her concern is entirely justified.

By Experts Table.Briefings

China's counterattack in the tech war

Without graphite from the People's Republic, the electric car industry comes to a standstill. The Chinese leadership has recognized this and is now using this dependency as a political tool. At the same time, China wants to prevent the development of an independent battery industry in other countries. This makes the tentative attempts by the USA and Europe to build up an independent battery industry considerably more challenging.

By Experts Table.Briefings

What's cooking in Paris? Duel of the aspirants

In Brussels, the campaign for the next European elections is slowly getting underway. In Paris, the focus is already on the next presidential elections in 2027, with a duel developing in President Macron's camp between the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Education.

By Claire Stam