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
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
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
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
Germany is hoping for private funding to tackle the climate crisis. As it is unclear whether this money will actually flow, activists are calling for Germany to fulfill its responsibility.
By Redaktion Table
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
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
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
