The food transition will only be discussed in passing at COP29. NGOs are calling for a tax on animal products and more funding for the sector.
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Which indicators are suitable for measuring progress in climate adaptation? How much support do wealthy countries need to provide? This is being negotiated at COP29 in Baku. Many open questions are more technical. But there is also a lot of money at stake.
By Alexandra Endres
At the start of the second week, many COP29 construction sites are still open. The presidency wants to show the way forward, but doubts are being raised as to what it can achieve. Many areas are being put off until the next negotiations. And there was also a small mutiny.
By Nico Beckert
Another US withdrawal from the UN climate system would slow down the process. Experts are now debating tricks and ways to minimize the damage: Money from other sources, low-level cooperation, and rapid re-entry.
By Bernhard Pötter
Several EU member states are bringing representatives of the fossil fuel industry on their ticket to COP29 in Baku. Among other things, a gas partnership was signed there. Meanwhile, the EU Commission responded to criticism of the conflict of interest.
By Lukas Bayer
Countries and companies ignore almost 99 percent of all UN reports on methane emissions. Industry initiatives and corporate targets also often have gaps, two new reports show.
By Nico Beckert
Countries are obliged to submit new climate targets by February of next year. In the context of COP29, some have already presented new NDCs – or are planning to do so. How must the NDCs 3.0 be designed in order to keep 1.5 degrees within reach?
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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
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
