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Umweltproblematik
KfW financing

Investing in better networks

This is where KfW invests in new storage facilities and networks for renewable energy

Wind and solar

The right approach to catching up

Africa is exposed to serious climate risks, but the continent contributes very little to global carbon emissions

Renewables

Networks and storage needed

The global transition towards renewable energy can only succeed if the necessary networks and storage capacities are available

Fossil fuel

Bangladesh’s coal boom

International financial institutions are funding coal power in Bangladesh

Green power

Behind schedule

At current trends, India will not achieve important climate goals

Infrastructure

Destructive biomass demand

Many Ugandans still rely on traditional biomass for energy purposes

Energy policy

Water over the dam

Zambia’s dependence on hydropower is becoming increasingly problematic

Blog

Covid-19 as seen by World Bank board member

Covid-19 crisis provides clues on how global governance must improve

Vehicle tax

Fouling the air

Malawi is imposing a new tax on vehicles, saying the revenues will help to fight climate change

Droughts

The political causes of famine

A new book spells out that good governance can prevent famine even in the era of global warming

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Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.