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
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
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
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
In an early statement at COP29, the heads of state and government of the High Ambition Coalition formulated their expectations for the negotiations in Baku. Germany is also back on board.
By Lukas Knigge
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
After Dubai last year, Baku is the second-largest COP: 65,000 delegates and thousands of participants registered online are following the negotiations. Turkey, the UAE, and Brazil sent the largest delegations, alongside host Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Argentina's delegation left the summit.
By Lukas Bayer
