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Bernhard Pötter

Kohlemine in Südafrika
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Uncertain future for JETP in South Africa

The showcase project for an energy transition in the Global South is stalling: South Africa is debating whether to keep its coal-fired power plants running longer than planned. The country is plagued by power shortages, blackouts, and a state-owned power company in shambles.

Von Bernhard Pötter

COP27 In Sharm El Sheikh - Ligh Level Segment Dan J. Jorgensen, Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities of Denmark addresses delegates in Plenary room Nefertiti during the resumed High-Level Segment during the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference, held by UNFCCC in Sharm El-Sheikh International Convention Center, Egypt on November 15, 2022. COP27, running from November 6 to November 18 in Sharm El Sheikh focuses on implementation of measures already agreed during previous COPs. The Conference in Sharm El Sheikh focuses also on the most vulnerable communities as the climate crisis hardens life conditions of those already most disadvantaged. Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Egypt PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xDominikaxZarzyckax originalFilename: zarzycka-cop27ins221115_npHgv.jpg
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'CCS is not a substitute for phasing out fossil fuels'

Denmark wants to absorb more greenhouse gases than it emits by 2050. Bernhard Pötter spoke with Dan Jørgensen, Denmark's Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, about this goal, the Petersberg Climate Dialogue and a fossil fuel ban treaty.

Von Bernhard Pötter

COP27 In Sharm El Sheikh - Ligh Level Segment Dan J. Jorgensen, Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities of Denmark addresses delegates in Plenary room Nefertiti during the resumed High-Level Segment during the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference, held by UNFCCC in Sharm El-Sheikh International Convention Center, Egypt on November 15, 2022. COP27, running from November 6 to November 18 in Sharm El Sheikh focuses on implementation of measures already agreed during previous COPs. The Conference in Sharm El Sheikh focuses also on the most vulnerable communities as the climate crisis hardens life conditions of those already most disadvantaged. Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Egypt PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xDominikaxZarzyckax originalFilename: zarzycka-cop27ins221115_npHgv.jpg
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„CCS ersetzt nicht den Ausstieg aus den Fossilen“

Dänemark will bis 2050 mehr Treibhausgase absorbieren als es ausstößt. Bernhard Pötter sprach mit Dan Jørgensen, Dänemarks Minister für Klima, Energie und öffentliche Versorgungsbetriebe, über dieses Ziel, den Petersberger Klimadialog und ein Abkommen zum Verbot fossiler Brennstoffe.

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L-R: Razan Al Mubarak, High-Level-Champions und Preasidentin der Internationalen Union zur Bewahrung der Natur IUCN, Sultan bin Ahmad Al Jaber, Ministers fuer Industrie und Fortschrittstechnologien der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, Annalena Baerbock, Bundesaussenministerin, und Jennifer Morgan, Staatssekretaerin und Sonderbeauftragte fuer internationale Klimapolitik im Auswaertigen Amt, aufgemommen im Rahmen des 14. Petersberger Klimadialog im Auswaertigen Amt. Berlin, 02.05.2023. Berlin Deutschland *** L R Razan Al Mubarak, High Level Champions and President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN , Sultan bin Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technologies of the United Arab Emirates, Annalena Baerbo Copyright: xJaninexSchmitz/photothek.dex
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Nach Petersberg: Das werden die heißen Eisen der COP28

Nach zwei Tagen vertraulicher Gespräche beim „Petersberger Klimadialog“ wird deutlich, wo auf der COP28 Fortschritt und Streit warten werden: bei Finanzen, Erneuerbaren und dem Ausstieg aus den fossilen Brennstoffen.

Von Bernhard Pötter

November 9, 2022, Sharm El Sheijk, South Sinai, Egypt: Activists wearing masks with words Climate Finance Now protest on the fourth day of the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference Finance Day, held by UNFCCC in Sharm El-Sheikh International Convention Center. COP27, running from November 6 to November 18 in Sharm El Sheikh focuses on implementation of measures already agreed during previous COPs. The Conference in Sharm El Sheikh focuses also on the most vulnerable communities as the climate crisis hardens life conditions of those already most disadvantaged. Sharm El Sheijk Egypt - ZUMAs197 20221109_zaa_s197_014 Copyright: xDominikaxZarzyckax
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Deutsche Klimafinanzierung vor Kürzung

Die Finanzierung von internationalem Klimaschutz ist ein zentrales Thema des „Petersberger Klimadialogs“, der nächste Woche in Berlin stattfindet. Trotzdem plant die Bundesregierung im aktuellen Haushaltsentwurf, die Steuermittel für die Klimahilfen zu senken.

Von Bernhard Pötter

November 9, 2022, Sharm El Sheijk, South Sinai, Egypt: Activists wearing masks with words Climate Finance Now protest on the fourth day of the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference Finance Day, held by UNFCCC in Sharm El-Sheikh International Convention Center. COP27, running from November 6 to November 18 in Sharm El Sheikh focuses on implementation of measures already agreed during previous COPs. The Conference in Sharm El Sheikh focuses also on the most vulnerable communities as the climate crisis hardens life conditions of those already most disadvantaged. Sharm El Sheijk Egypt - ZUMAs197 20221109_zaa_s197_014 Copyright: xDominikaxZarzyckax
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German climate finance faces cuts

The financing of international climate action is a key topic of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, which will take place next week in Berlin. Despite this, the German government is planning to reduce tax spending for climate aid in its current draft budget.

Von Bernhard Pötter

World Bank climate protest Climate activists claim the World Bank s practices constribute to the climate emergency at the Lincoln Memorial. The banner is the first of a number of expected climate protests at the Worl Bank and IMF annual meetings next week. Washington DC United States PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAllisonxBaileyx originalFilename: bailey-worldban221006_npo9Z.jpg
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Cautious World Bank reform: more capital and climate action

The pressure on the World Bank is high: Its designated new head Ajay Banga is supposed to better link poverty reduction with sustainability and structural reforms. The Bank's decision-making body has now discussed the proposals. A compromise is expected by fall.

Von Bernhard Pötter