Weeks of heat and lack of rain in southern Africa are causing crop failures and threatening the food supply of up to 16 million people. Experts say that climate change worsens the situation.
By Andreas Sieren
After record rainfall, many water reservoirs in Germany have recovered, but the risk remains. Climate researchers are calling for preparations for the next dry period. The German government intends to promote adaptation and examine a new financing model.
By Maximilian Arnhold
The Ministry of Defense has presented two strategies for dealing with the German Armed Forces' response to the climate crisis. However, details of the implementation are to follow later. Experts criticize the paper for lacking ambition.
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The German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU) calls for a sufficiency debate. It argues that without avoiding waste, the climate targets cannot be achieved and sustainability is impossible. It is high time to start the debate.
By Alexandra Endres
According to data from the Federal Environment Agency, the 2030 climate targets are within reach. The Ministry for Economic Affairs is optimistic about closing the climate gap inherited from the previous government by the end of the decade, even as the economy recovers. However, there are doubts about the numbers.
By Nico Beckert
For CO2 offsetting, projects involving efficient and clean cookstoves are very popular because about one-third of the world's population cooks over an open fire. The potential for improvement seems high. However, their contribution to climate action is apparently overestimated tenfold. Is offsetting a dead end in climate protection?
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Europe wants to build up its own solar industry and reduce its dependence on China. However, major companies are threatening to relocate their plants. They require billions in subsidies, which would significantly drive up the costs of the energy transition. However, there are other proposals.
By Nico Beckert
As the climate strike on March 1 approaches, the German climate movement faces dwindling attention and opposition. The activists have now resorted to very different strategies. The movement wants to regain momentum with these ideas and alliances.
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The aviation sector is booming and aims to become climate-neutral. However, the production of climate-friendly aviation fuel in Germany is facing significant financial and technical challenges. Nearly three billion euros have just been cut from the federal budget for this purpose.
By Leonie Sontheimer
Uganda has presented its energy transition plan: The government wants to eliminate energy poverty with renewables, an oil pipeline and a nuclear project and ensure a climate-neutral energy supply by 2065. This will require billions, including foreign investment.
By Viktor Funk
