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Bernhard Pötter

September 5, 2023: Scientists For Extinction Rebellion group protesting at Westminster today.Scientists are hoping to to deliver a clear message to British MP s to stop licensing the fossil fuel companies. Britain is committed to granting hundreds of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction as part of efforts to become more energy independent, drawing criticism from environmental campaigners.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed plans for more than 100 such licences, which attracted bids earlier this year and said hundreds of future licenses could also be granted. - ZUMAg173 20230905_zap_g173_015 Copyright: xVelarxGrantx
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Global Stocktake: The details hold surprises

Actually, the interim assessment of global climate policy is clear: The UN's long-awaited "Global Stocktake" shows the gaps and omissions in climate action three months before COP28, and attention is low. But the text contains some surprises.

Von Bernhard Pötter

September 5, 2023: Scientists For Extinction Rebellion group protesting at Westminster today.Scientists are hoping to to deliver a clear message to British MP s to stop licensing the fossil fuel companies. Britain is committed to granting hundreds of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction as part of efforts to become more energy independent, drawing criticism from environmental campaigners.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed plans for more than 100 such licences, which attracted bids earlier this year and said hundreds of future licenses could also be granted. - ZUMAg173 20230905_zap_g173_015 Copyright: xVelarxGrantx
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Global Stocktake: Überraschungen im Detail

Eigentlich ist die Zwischenbilanz der globalen Klimapolitik klar: Der lang erwartete „Global Stocktake“ der UN zeigt drei Monate vor der COP28 die Lücken und Versäumnisse beim Klimaschutz, die Aufmerksamkeit ist gering. Aber der Text hält Überraschungen parat.

Von Bernhard Pötter

GHAZIABAD, INDIA - JULY 18: Many houses in Badarpur village have developed cracks due to flooding while some have even collapsed due to recent flooding after breach at Alipur embankment, on July 18, 2023 in Ghaziabad, India. Photo by Sakib Ali/Hindustan Times  Yamuna Floods Disturbed Life Of Delhi-NCR PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxIND
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Loss & Damage-Fonds: Die wichtigsten Fragen bleiben ungeklärt

Die Gräben zwischen Industrie- und Entwicklungsländern beim sogenannten „Loss Damage-Fonds“ bleiben tief. Auch auf seiner vorletzten Sitzung vor der COP28 erzielte das Vorbereitungskomitee kaum relevante Fortschritte. Die Zeit bis zur Entscheidung wird knapp.

Von Bernhard Pötter

GHAZIABAD, INDIA - JULY 18: Many houses in Badarpur village have developed cracks due to flooding while some have even collapsed due to recent flooding after breach at Alipur embankment, on July 18, 2023 in Ghaziabad, India. Photo by Sakib Ali/Hindustan Times  Yamuna Floods Disturbed Life Of Delhi-NCR PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxIND
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Loss & damage funds: critical questions remain unanswered

The rifts between developed and developing countries on the so-called loss and damage fund remain wide. Even at its penultimate meeting before COP28, the Transitional Committee made little relevant progress. The time until the decision is running out.

Von Bernhard Pötter