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Bernhard Pötter

Kohlemine in Südafrika

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.

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Kohlemine in Südafrika

JETP in Südafrika auf der Kippe

Das Vorzeigeprojekt für eine Energiewende im globalen Süden gerät ins Stocken: Südafrika debattiert, seine Kohlekraftwerke länger als geplant laufen zu lassen. Denn das Land leidet unter Strommangel, Blackouts und einem ruinierten staatlichen Stromkonzern.

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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

'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

„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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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

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

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

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