War overshadows climate action as Germany rethinks its green priorities
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has shifted global focus, with climate change concerns taking a backseat. Germany, a nation heavily impacted by climate change, is among those prioritising immediate geopolitical issues over long-term environmental goals.
Climate-vulnerable countries are now discussing relocation rather than immediate climate action. This shift has been exploited by the oil, gas, and coal lobby to maintain their influence. The global climate conference dispatches are now viewed through a lens of climate cynicism.
The market alone is not solving the climate crisis. Moral ground must be returned to, as fossil fuel industries and protecting governments remain determined to preserve their markets. The Greens and Fridays for Future are reflecting on past climate policy strategies, acknowledging the self-delusion in denying the moral core of climate policy.
The climate struggle has once again become a matter of solidarity with future generations and people elsewhere. Germany, like other nations, must re-evaluate its priorities, treating climate protection as a primary concern rather than a secondary one.
