In an opinion for the Federal Constitutional Court, the German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU) concludes that the amendment “is likely to make it more difficult to achieve the statutory climate targets.”
By Alexandra Endres
In its current NDC, the African country is planning lower reductions compared to a BAU scenario than the old NDC. The reasons for this are “more realism” and a lack of climate financing.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Paris Agreement would prevent 57 additional hot days per year worldwide, according to an analysis by WWA and Climate Central. The prerequisite is that all countries fulfill their NDCs.
By Lukas Bayer
Schools, universities and clinics are suffering from a refurbishment backlog. Several associations and trade unions are calling for these buildings to be refurbished in a climate-neutral way using special funds.
By Kai Schöneberg
According to the Scientific Advisory Board for Natural Climate Protection (WBNK), agroforests are “a key to the future of our agricultural landscapes.” Politicians should therefore promote them more strongly, for example within the framework of the ANK and through a separate agroforestry strategy.
By Alexandra Endres
The energy-intensive industry is calling for the ETS to be adjusted. Otherwise, no emission allowances would remain after 2039. Experts say this step is unavoidable and not necessarily harmful to the climate.
By Lukas Knigge
The energy-intensive industry is calling for the ETS to be adapted. Otherwise, no more emission allowances would be available after 2039. According to experts, this step is unavoidable and not necessarily harmful to the climate.
By Lukas Knigge
Shortly before the COP30, the most important finance ministers make cautious proposals for the future of climate financing. Why they were watered down – and what conflicts are looming at the climate conference.
By Nico Beckert
The COP30 in Belém is different from other climate conferences: Progress on renewables is facing geopolitical headwinds. The challenge now is to stay the course. The emerging economies could play a leading role in this.
By Jennifer Morgan
Wind and solar energy reduce the need to buy gas, oil and coal worldwide, according to an analysis by the IEA. Between 2010 and 2023, the spending of more than USD 1.3 trillion on fossil fuel imports was avoided.
By Kai Schöneberg
