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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

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

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

Financial reform will decide the global climate

Global climate action, adaptation and the repair of climate damage requires a lot of money. A reform of the global financial structure is intended to mobilize the financial resources. The upcoming annual meeting of the World Bank and IMF will discuss this, but different interests are involved.

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

Finanzreform entscheidet über das globale Klima

Es braucht viel Geld für globalen Klimaschutz, Anpassung und die Reparatur von Klimaschäden. Eine Reform der globalen Finanzstruktur soll die finanziellen Mittel mobilisieren. Auf der anstehenden Jahrestagung von Weltbank und IWF wird darüber beraten, doch die Interessen der Beteiligten sind verschieden.

Von Bernhard Pötter

September 5, 2017 - Night time view of Hurricane Irma. This is a digital composite of storm imagery combined with imagery of city lights. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: StocktrekxImages STK204735S

So sollen Weltbank und IWF klimagerecht werden

Weltbank und Internationaler Währungsfonds sollen künftig besser auf die Klimakrise und andere Herausforderungen reagieren können. Doch wie ihre Reform konkret aussehen soll, ist umstritten. Eine Übersicht über die Vorschläge:

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MH17 Prozess am IGH in Den Haag The start of the proceedings in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in which Ukraine is accusing the Russian Federation or violating the terms of The International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. This includes the support of Russian rebels in East Ukraine, the shooting down of flight MH17 and the seizing of the territory by military force. Phil Nijhuis / Hollandse Hoogte PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY 63750683

MH17 Process at ICJ in the Hague The Start of The proceedings in The International Court of Justice ICJ in Which Ukraine IS Accusing The Russian Federation or violating The terms of The International Convention for The Suppression of The Financing of Terrorism This includes The Support of Russian Rebels in East Ukraine The Shooting Down of Flight MH17 and The seizing of The Territory by Military Force Phil Nijhuis Hollandse Hoogte PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY 63750683

UNO legt Klimapolitik dem Internationalen Gerichtshof vor

Welche Verpflichtung haben Staaten zum Klimaschutz? Und welche Konsequenzen drohen den Verursachern? Diese Fragen bringt Vanuatu jetzt mit Unterstützung der UN-Generalversammlung vor den Internationalen Gerichtshof in Den Haag. Das könnte die Klimaverhandlungen befeuern – oder alles blockieren.

Von Bernhard Pötter