Benjamin Bathke

Benjamin Bathke

Benjamin Bathke is a freelance journalist covering media innovation, startups and intractable global issues for Germany’s international broadcaster Deutsche Welle, as well as several other international publications. In 2015-2016, Ben was a Global Journalism Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and a multimedia storyteller for Washington University in St. Louis.

Latest Articles

Wanted: A plan of action on climate migration

Wanted: A plan of action on climate migration

about 8 years ago // Migration Crisis: Two Years On

Delegates say the challenge of climate change-induced migration was conspicuously absent from the COP23 negotiations. What are the key issues that need addressing?

Q&A: 'We need to define what an environmental migrant is'

Q&A: 'We need to define what an environmental migrant is'

about 8 years ago // COP23

United Nations University researcher Cosmin Corendea talks to Devex at COP23 in Bonn about why climate change, migration, and human rights have to be dealt with together — and the importance of finding common language.

COP23: High-level speakers pledge support for developing countries — but is it enough?

COP23: High-level speakers pledge support for developing countries — but is it enough?

about 8 years ago // COP23

Wednesday kicked off the high-level segment at the United Nations climate conference in Bonn, Germany. Devex reports on the key messages from political leaders for the development community.

Q&A: How climate risk insurance can work for developing countries

Q&A: How climate risk insurance can work for developing countries

about 8 years ago // COP23

2017 is on track to be one of the costliest years on record for insurance payouts from natural disasters — but payments are mostly made to developed countries. Ernst Rauch, head of climate at reinsurance company Munich Re, sat down with Devex at the United Nations climate conference to explain how climate risk insurance can work better for developing countries.

How to make a success of COP23: Q&A with Barbara Hendricks

How to make a success of COP23: Q&A with Barbara Hendricks

about 8 years ago // COP23

As COP23 begins in Bonn, Germany's federal environment minister Barbara Hendricks talks about her priorities and expectations going into the conference, and what needs to happen to make it a success.

Q&A: How NGOs can protect themselves online

Q&A: How NGOs can protect themselves online

over 8 years ago // Technology

With cyberattacks on the rise, many organizations are scrambling to ramp up their online security measures — but high costs and a lack of expertise can make it difficult for nonprofit actors to take the necessary precautions. Devex sat down with Melanie Rieback, CEO of Radically Open Security, to get her insights on the best steps NGOs can take to protect themselves online, while keeping costs down.