EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part 3 of a Devex series that examines Germany as an emerging power in global development. Read part 1: Germany, an emerging power in global development, remains a reluctant leader here and part 2: German foreign aid is at a record high and rising. Here is how it works
BERLIN, Germany — Leaders from around the world will gather for the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue next month. Speakers representing governments ranging from El Salvador to the United Arab Emirates to China will discuss the transformation of their energy sectors. But it is the host country, Germany, that is most likely to be the main inspiration when it comes to how to power a clean energy future.
“If it succeeds, it could be a great case study for the world,” Sven Egenter, executive director of Clean Energy Wire, told a group of journalists, including Devex, who traveled to Germany last month to report on the German energy policy known as the Energiewende. “And if it fails, it could be a great case study for the world.”
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Catherine Cheney is the Senior Editor for Special Coverage at Devex. She leads the editorial vision of Devex’s news events and editorial coverage of key moments on the global development calendar. Catherine joined Devex as a reporter, focusing on technology and innovation in making progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Prior to joining Devex, Catherine earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Yale University, and worked as a web producer for POLITICO, a reporter for World Politics Review, and special projects editor at NationSwell. She has reported domestically and internationally for outlets including The Atlantic and the Washington Post. Catherine also works for the Solutions Journalism Network, a non profit organization that supports journalists and news organizations to report on responses to problems.
