Just Energy Transition Partnerships are intended to promote decarbonization in developing and emerging countries, such as South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam and Senegal. But the agreements reached so to date have neglected social justice aspects. This poses risks – including for climate action.
By Redaktion Table
Even as China and soon India overtake the US in terms of GDP, the West remains “blinded by pre-eminence,” as Hugh Peyman puts it, and unwilling to acknowledge its waning power. But, with 90% of the world's population, non-Western countries will no longer accept being excluded from global decision-making.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Today is the deadline for 'Initial Proposals' to receive funds under the European satellite program IRIS². Start-ups did not stand a chance, criticizes Dennis Moore of Reflex Aerospace. But that was not the plan. An appeal to politicians to ensure more innovation after all.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Does Germany need its own photovoltaic industry? This question has been debated in recent weeks in the dispute over the pros and cons of subsidies. For Rutger Schlatmann, Head of the Solar Energy Division at the Helmholtz Centre Berlin, it is clear that domestic industry is essential for being at the forefront of research.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Our column "China Perspective" is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article looks at the so-called Hu-Line, the true border between China's north and south.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Following his participation in the SDG Summit preparatory meeting in New York, SPD MEP Udo Bullmann calls for fair and sustainable regulations for the most indebted countries. Otherwise, they would not be able to afford the investments necessary for sustainable development.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The German government should bring its political weight to bear more strongly to advance the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, writes Tobias Pietz of the Center for International Peace Operations (ZIF).
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Western sanctions policy against Russia has bound the Russian economy closer to China. Russian energy companies are issuing bonds in Chinese yuan. But this development is not particularly beneficial for the yuan's path to becoming an international currency. The more yuan circulates in Russia, the harder it will be for Beijing to control its own currency.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Shortly after the start of Spain's EU Council presidency, Spaniards are called to the polls. The conservative Partido Popular (PP) is ahead in the polls; it would need the right-wing Vox to achieve an absolute majority. If the coalition wins the elections, this will have an impact on the Green Deal.
By Claire Stam
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article continues our short series on the political significance of Peking opera. Mao was a huge fan – and that continues to have an impact today.
By Experts Table.Briefings
