The capital costs for expanding renewable energy in developing and emerging economies are at risk of rising further, warns the International Energy Agency (IEA). Many of these countries are already at a disadvantage.
By Nico Beckert
Colombia’s government is calling it a success: in 2024, the country recorded its second-lowest level of deforestation since records began. However, compared to the previous year, more forest was lost again, especially in the Amazon region.
By Alexandra Endres
China wants to exercise greater control over coal production in the provinces and curb overcapacity. While fewer new mines were built in 2024, it is still unclear whether the trend will be reversed.
By Nico Beckert
The WHO has issued a warning about a possible chikungunya epidemic. Infectious mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise in Germany due to the climate crisis. How prepared is the country?
By Lisa Kuner
The 2026 national budget shows that Germany is likely to fail to meet its 6 billion euros pledge for international climate finance. Key budget items remain unchanged or have even been slightly cut.
By Nico Beckert
Germany's national budget for 2026 will not see any significant cuts to climate action funding, but neither will there be any growth. More money will be allocated to industrial transformation, while funding for the building sector will be scaled back. The Germany-wide public transport ticket will remain available.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt, Nico Beckert
A short study commissioned by Germanwatch accuses the German government's energy transition monitoring of bias and a lack of transparency. The NGO claims that the monitoring is not suitable as a basis for political decision-making in its current form.
By Alexandra Endres
The planned rollback of the legal climate action framework could immediately invalidate emission standards for cars and trucks. Three former EPA heads criticized the US Environmental Protection Agency's plan. Environmental groups announced plans to take legal action.
By Lukas Bayer
The heat transition is not only a necessary climate policy measure, but also brings economic opportunities. It is now up to politicians to create the proper conditions: through fact-based discussions, investment security, and realistic regulation.
By Markus Meyer
There will be no subcommittee for international climate protection in the Bundestag during this legislative period. The reason given is that climate action has now been consolidated within a single ministry. The Greens have criticized the decision.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
