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COP29: Statement by the Band KAFKAESK

26. November 2024 by kafkaesk2204
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Activist Protection, Climate Financing, Climate Justice, Energy Transition, Fossil-Free, Lobbying, Solidarity, Sustainability, System Change, Transparency

The recently concluded 29th UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku once again exposed the gap between political promises and tangible climate action. The agreement to provide $300 billion annually to support developing countries by 2035 falls far short of the necessary funding, which independent experts estimate at $1.3 trillion per year. Additionally, the lack of concrete measures to phase out fossil fuels demonstrates a failure to acknowledge the urgency of the climate crisis.

Meanwhile, in Germany and other parts of the world, we are witnessing a disturbing trend: Young people advocating for climate action are being labeled as »climate glue terrorists«, stigmatized for their peaceful protests, and sometimes even criminalized. Such rhetoric aims to delegitimize legitimate protest and shift the focus away from the true perpetrators of environmental destruction. At the same time, the profit-driven interests of environmentally destructive industries and industrial agriculture are politically courted, further undermining the urgency of effective climate action.

These campaigns clearly demonstrate how political decision-makers manipulate public awareness to avoid addressing systemic issues. It is unacceptable that those fighting for a livable future are criminalized, while the true culprits of environmental destruction and climate change remain unscathed.

Our Demands to Policymakers:

  1. Increased Climate Financing: The pledged $300 billion per year by 2035 is insufficient. Funding must be immediately increased to at least $1.3 trillion annually to meet climate goals and provide adequate support to the most affected nations.
  2. Rapid Fossil Fuel Phase-Out: Binding agreements are urgently needed to accelerate the transition from coal, oil, and gas to renewable energy.
  3. Protection of Climate Activists: The criminalization and defamation of climate activists must stop immediately. Their concerns should be taken seriously and integrated into political decision-making.
  4. Transparency and Accountability: Political leaders must act transparently and resist the influence of environmentally destructive industries. Lobbying activities should be disclosed, and policies must prioritize the common good.

Our Solidarity with Activists:

We stand firmly with everyone fighting for swift and sustainable climate action worldwide. Your courage and dedication are vital to holding decision-makers accountable and pushing for meaningful change. Do not lose hope – together, we can create a fairer and more sustainable future.

KAFKAESK

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Stellungnahme der Band KAFKAESK zu den Ergebnissen der COP29 in Baku

Die kürzlich abgeschlossene 29. UN-Klimakonferenz (COP29) in Baku hat erneut die Kluft zwischen politischen Versprechen und tatsächlichem Handeln im Klimaschutz offenbart. Die Vereinbarung, bis 2035 jährlich 300 Milliarden US-Dollar für die Unterstützung von Entwicklungsländern bereitzustellen, bleibt weit hinter den notwendigen Beträgen zurück, die unabhängige Experten auf 1,3 Billionen US-Dollar jährlich schätzen. Zudem fehlt es an konkreten Maßnahmen zur Reduzierung fossiler Brennstoffe, was die Dringlichkeit der Klimakrise ignoriert.

In Deutschland erleben wir parallel eine besorgniserregende Entwicklung: Junge Menschen, die sich für den Klimaschutz einsetzen, werden als »Klimakleber« diffamiert und teilweise als Terroristen bezeichnet. Solche Bezeichnungen dienen dazu, legitimen Protest zu delegitimieren und von den eigentlichen Verursachern der Klimakrise abzulenken. Währenddessen werden die Profitinteressen umweltzerstörender Industrien und der industriellen Landwirtschaft politisch hofiert, was die Dringlichkeit effektiver Klimaschutzmaßnahmen untergräbt.

Diese Kampagnen zeigen deutlich, wie politische Entscheidungsträger versuchen, das gesellschaftliche Bewusstsein zu beeinflussen und den Fokus von notwendigen systemischen Veränderungen abzulenken. Es ist inakzeptabel, dass diejenigen, die sich für eine lebenswerte Zukunft einsetzen, kriminalisiert werden, während die wahren Verantwortlichen für Umweltzerstörung und Klimawandel ungeschoren davonkommen.

Unsere Forderungen an die Politik:

  1. Erhöhung der Klimafinanzierung: Die zugesagten 300 Milliarden US-Dollar jährlich bis 2035 sind unzureichend. Es bedarf einer sofortigen Aufstockung der Mittel auf mindestens 1,3 Billionen US-Dollar jährlich, um die Klimaziele zu erreichen und die am stärksten betroffenen Länder angemessen zu unterstützen.
  2. Konsequenter Ausstieg aus fossilen Brennstoffen: Es müssen verbindliche Vereinbarungen getroffen werden, um den Ausstieg aus Kohle, Öl und Gas zu beschleunigen und den Übergang zu erneuerbaren Energien zu fördern.
  3. Schutz von Klimaaktivisten: Die Kriminalisierung und Diffamierung von Klimaaktivisten muss umgehend beendet werden. Stattdessen sollten ihre Anliegen ernst genommen und in politische Entscheidungen integriert werden.
  4. Transparenz und Verantwortlichkeit: Politische Entscheidungsträger müssen transparent handeln und dürfen nicht den Interessen umweltzerstörender Industrien nachgeben. Es ist notwendig, Lobbyeinflüsse offenzulegen und die Politik im Interesse des Gemeinwohls auszurichten.

Unsere Solidarität mit den Aktivisten:

Wir stehen fest an der Seite aller, die sich weltweit für schnellen und nachhaltigen Klimaschutz einsetzen. Ihr Mut und Engagement sind entscheidend, um den notwendigen Druck auf politische Entscheidungsträger auszuüben und echte Veränderungen zu bewirken. Lasst Euch nicht entmutigen – gemeinsam können wir eine gerechtere und nachhaltigere Zukunft gestalten!

KAFKAESK

Kafkaesk Podcast: Music and Global Dialogue

14. November 2024 by kafkaesk2204
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Album, Kafkaesk, Podcast, The Silence of the Lambs, Voices from the Ruins


Kafkaesk will soon begin producing its own podcast. Naturally, it will focus on the band’s own music, but some members will also speak out on current affairs. Topics will include the fragile peace in the world and possible ways out of the complex situation. The band Kafkaesk, whose musicians are constantly driven by this issue, aim to spark a discussion and support those who are committed to pursuing diplomatic solutions to global tensions. The episodes will be available in both German and English and can be subscribed to on all major podcast platforms.

Voices of Defiance: What We Fight For

14. November 2024 by kafkaesk2204
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KAFKAESK – „What We Fight For“ – Album Release on December 7, 2024. With „What We Fight For,“ the band presents a powerful collection of musical and lyrical explorations that reflect on the values and struggles of our time. The songs are poetic appeals to the yearning for freedom, justice, and authenticity in a world increasingly lost in superficiality and digital illusions.

The title track „What We Fight For“ embodies the core of the album: a critical examination of what is still worth fighting for and whether the ideals of previous generations still hold up today. In „Beyond the Chains“ and „Echoes of Revolution,“ the theme of liberation runs through the musical landscapes, while the rebellious voices of the past encourage us to stand firm in our beliefs.

With tracks like „The Saints in the Shadows“ and „The Silent Witness,“ the album addresses the power structures and pervasive surveillance that shape daily life. These songs take a keen look at the depths of modern society, questioning who truly holds power and who operates in the shadows.

„Keep Rollin‘ On“ and „Keep On Running“ call for determination to stay on one’s path, even when circumstances are challenging. These tracks invite listeners to explore not only outer but also inner journeys, urging them to push through every stage of life.

With „What We Fight For,“ the band has crafted an album rich in profound lyrics and dense musical atmospheres that calls on listeners to rediscover the meaning of resistance, freedom, and love. It is an album that raises a distinctive voice in a world full of noise, encouraging reflection.

Voices from the Ruins: A Sonic Lament

14. November 2024 by kafkaesk2204
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Album, Kafkaesk, Ruins, The Silence of the Lambs, Voices from the Ruins

On November 23rd, the starting signal will be given for the release of the first album „Voices from the Ruins“. It follows just two weeks after the single „The Silence of the Lambs“. We provide a brief insight into the remastering production, featuring tracks originally created in 1993 and 2003.

The new studio album „Voices from the Ruins“ by the studio band „Kafkaesk“ unfolds a powerful musical journey through the fragments of our time — a collection of sonic statements that make the cries and contradictions of a fractured world audible. The selected songs and instrumental pieces form a multifaceted panorama, addressing themes ranging from social alienation to consumer madness and the devastation driven by greed and wars.

Tracks like „Burning Fields of Greed“ and „War of the Consumer Zombies“ shed light on the destructive force of materialism and ruthless profit orientation. The harsh, unfiltered lyrics paint a picture of a society where the line between necessary progress and self-destructive exploitation is blurred. The album is complemented by the melancholic-ironic tones of „Lost in Translation,“ which deals with the small and large misunderstandings of everyday life, and the critical examination of narcissism and digital superficiality in „The Hero in the Mirror.“

The title track „Voices from the Ruins“ is the heart of the album — an epic soundscape that dissects the human and physical ruins of modern warfare through rhythmic spoken-word and haunting melodies. It is a critical lament that gives voice to those who fall silent in the shadow of these violent games, while also amplifying the voices of those who bravely resist this reality. The track, in its unpublished original version, was created in 1996 and reflects the memories of the war in the former Yugoslavia.

„Voices from the Ruins“ combines powerful lyrics with a dynamic sound palette, where instrumental pieces provide moments of respite as well as reflection. This album is more than just music; it is an invitation to listen more closely and reflect on the traces we leave behind as a society. In light of today’s renewed threats of war, the lyrics written back then remain — unfortunately — as relevant as ever.

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