The World Bank and the IMF plan to achieve climate-friendly global development. But a newly published report raises doubts. Three NGOs criticize: The example of Pakistan shows how the involvement of these financial institutions often exacerbates the climate crisis in the Global South. The current reform proposals also follow a false logic.
By Goswami Urmi
A survey shows that Germany's south is gradually losing its economic attractiveness without wind power and hydrogen. Short-term relief for companies is called for, but in the long term, the expansion of renewables, as well as storage facilities and grids remains crucial. The future government of the state of Bavaria should focus above all on wind power.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In China, the fear of climate change doesn't translate into activism. Instead, the government offers hope through technological solutions. Nevertheless, the population is left with a diffuse fear in the face of extreme weather conditions, which finds outlets in other areas.
By Fabian Peltsch