At the climate conference in Baku, the first countries joined an initiative to increase the global capacity of energy storage systems sixfold. They also want to modernize and expand the electricity grids.
By Nico Beckert
The reaction to the terrorist attack by Hamas and the Gaza war divided the climate movement a year ago. At COP29, the movement may not be as visible as before, but it has come together again internally. There are also economic reasons for this.
By Bernhard Pötter
After a number of well-known people called for reforms to the COP process on Thursday, the voices defending the basic structure of the climate conferences are now getting louder. However, they also see room for improvement.
By Lukas Knigge
At COP29, the EU states are demanding that rich emerging countries also contribute to climate financing alongside the developed countries. The countries most affected by climate change sense a diversionary tactic and are also demanding clear commitments from Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
It is often difficult for countries in the Global South to bear the costs associated with the climate crisis, partly due to their colonial past. That is why they need climate reparations from rich countries, experts say.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Condensation trails account for a large part of the climate impact of air traffic. However, a new study confirms that these could easily be prevented by adjusting flight altitudes slightly.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The global climate process urgently needs to be reformed, an open letter demands. The signatories include prominent climate scientists and UN diplomats.
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Argentina's president attacks the United Nations and considers climate action to be part of a "socialist agenda". It therefore comes as no surprise that he ordered the Argentinian delegation back from COP29. Climate activists expect this to have an impact on his country's energy policy.
By Alexandra Endres
Time is running out on the new climate finance target. Negotiations are tough. A high-level panel of experts sets out the urgency and need for more climate financing. While Sweden pledges a large sum, Azerbaijan has to put a climate fund on hold for the time being.
By Nico Beckert
Every year, the Climate Action Tracker calculates how much the global average temperature will rise if countries achieve their climate targets. The latest report for COP29 shows: Climate policy has worsened again.
By Lukas Bayer
