Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock believes that greater efforts are absolutely necessary in the fight against climate change, also for reasons of international security. The measures planned by governments are ultimately also about peace, the Green politician stressed in Berlin at the beginning of a two-day conference on climate and security organized by Germany – “Berlin Climate and Security Conference 2022”. On the occasion of the meeting, the “Climate for Peace Initiative” will be launched, which aims to better coordinate resources and create synergies.
Flood in Pakistan, famine in Africa …
Baerbock referred to the flood disaster in Pakistan, drought and famine in Africa, and the aftermath of storms and forest fires in Europe and the United States. “The climate crisis is working with increasing force. It destroys, kills and displaces. It is a direct threat to people’s lives,” she stressed.
At the same time, the foreign minister stressed the indirect effects of the climate crisis. Climate change would destabilize societies, aggravate conflicts within and between states, and disrupt peace and stability around the world.
Annalena Baerbock and Niger Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou
At the meeting of experts and government representatives from different regions of the world, Baerbock also mentioned concrete steps in the fight against the climate crisis. As an example, you mentioned the increased use of heat resistant seeds and the targeted training of peacekeepers for use in climate conflicts.
se / sti (dpa, afp)
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Hurricane Ian of the Century hits Florida with all its might
A field of debris
Hurricane Ian hits the island off Sanibel with all its might. In Fort Myers, a popular residential area on Florida’s west coast, the first images after the storm are reminiscent of a debris field. There are still no exact casualty numbers. US President Joe Biden calls it “probably the deadliest hurricane in Florida history.” The authorities continue to hold back.
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Hurricane Ian of the Century hits Florida with all its might
Cut off from the mainland
The strong waves destroyed the bridges and roads off the island of Sanibel, cutting the island off the mainland. It is currently unclear how many people are still on the completely destroyed island, which is not protected by dams.
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Hurricane Ian of the Century hits Florida with all its might
The morning after
The day after the devastating storm, people have a picture of the situation. Speedboats can be seen everywhere on the streets, washed ashore by the tide and now need to be recovered, repaired or disposed of. Governor Ron DeSantis spoke of damage of “historic” proportions and floods that only occur “every 500 years”.
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Hurricane Ian of the Century hits Florida with all its might
Many homes can no longer be saved
Fort Mayers was particularly impressed. Magnificent buildings and parks have sometimes been so badly damaged that many people can no longer return to their homes. “Ian” could make the list of the five deadliest hurricanes in Florida, Governor DeSantis said. “We have never seen such a flood.”
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Hurricane Ian of the Century hits Florida with all its might
Many shops before the end
In Bonita Springs, Jason Crosser sits with his wife Erica in front of his completely destroyed video game store, the “8-Bit Hall of Fame”. He says he owned about $ 2 million of inventory, but was only insured up to $ 150,000. Many people will have to rebuild their existence.
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Hurricane Ian of the Century hits Florida with all its might
Difficult rescue conditions
Many houses are underwater. It is not easy for helpers to reach all the people who may still be trapped somewhere. Here in Kissimmee, National Guards are helping evacuate a retirement home trapped by water. In addition, more than two and a half million residents were temporarily without electricity, as the “Poweroutage” website showed.
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Hurricane Ian of the Century hits Florida with all its might
Save what can be saved
Mike McPhillips tries to rescue and organize his loose net ropes on San Carlos Island. While West Coast residents are already starting to clean up after the initial shock, Hurricane “Ian” is on its way to North Carolina. He is said to have returned to full strength 5 in the meantime.
Author: Claudia Dehn
