Turkey’s President Erdogan announced his country’s bid to host COP31, but is Ankara’s climate plans ambitious enough?
By Marcel Grzanna
According to a new study, Germany could theoretically contribute up to €100 billion a year to climate financing. However, the measures required for this are unlikely to be practicable.
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The declaration of the G20 summit in Rio does not solve the problems of COP29. Instead, it leaves the decision on compromises to the states at the climate conference. Although the G20 states are opening doors, they also put obstacles in the way of the delegations. The G20 could soon split on this issue.
By Bernhard Pötter
At COP28, twelve countries pledged to drive forward the phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies. One year later, there are initial results and new members. However, despite the G7, G20 and COP26 agreements, the global trend is pointing in the wrong direction.
By Lukas Bayer
The USA provided $11 billion for international climate financing in 2024, making it the largest bilateral donor according to its own figures. However, think tanks criticize that the US share should be much higher.
By Nico Beckert
In the OECD negotiations, the USA could advocate a restriction on the financing of fossil fuels. This regulation could even outlast the coming Trump administration.
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In Chile, sun and wind cover a large part of the energy supply. If all countries pursued a comparable climate policy, global warming could probably be stopped at less than two degrees. Behind this is a market-oriented policy – and decisive action by the state.
By Alexandra Endres
The negotiations in Baku are now being conducted by the ministers under the supervision of the presidency. The latter is seeking help and putting small successes on the agenda. Rumors of a financial target of $300 billion are doing the rounds. And everyone is hoping for a positive signal from the G20 summit in Rio.
By Bernhard Pötter
At COP29 in Baku, Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck presented new standards for low-CO2 cement and concrete – the prerequisite for the industrial sector to complete the transformation. Corresponding projects are also to be supported.
By Lukas Knigge
