The third generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement aims to make a quantum leap to keep global climate goals within reach. However, disputes over climate financing threaten to undermine the process.
By Experts Table.Briefings
An assessment of voluntary carbon credits shows that around a third of all credits have failed to meet the criteria for a new standard. Only renewable energy projects that would have been implemented without the income from the carbon credits are affected.
By Lukas Bayer
Up to now, companies working for the common good have been excluded from many state subsidies in Germany. This is now changing – with money from the European Social Fund.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
After lengthy deliberations, the Last Generation in Austria announced on Tuesday that it would cease its protests and disband due to a lack of prospects of success. However, the climate protests are not entirely over.
By Lukas Bayer
Thanks to immense procurement cost reductions, solar systems combined with battery storage systems can generate electricity at ever-lower prices. Along with onshore wind power, they are one of the cheapest sources of electricity in Germany.
By Nico Beckert
EU regulations stipulate that Germany must reduce its emissions by half by 2030 compared to 2005, particularly in the transport and buildings sectors – but it is far from achieving this. Environmental Action Germany has filed a complaint and calls for urgent, immediate measures, including a speed limit.
By Alexandra Endres
The Antarctic is experiencing relatively mild temperatures in the middle of winter. Researchers expect a new record low in sea ice, as the polar regions are the fastest-warming regions in the world.
By Bernhard Pötter
Despite pledges to transition away from fossil fuels, the oil and gas business is booming. Countries like the United States, Norway, Russia and Brazil continue to grant hundreds of new drilling licenses. Companies once again reported high profits in the last quarter.
By Nico Beckert
Senegal is starting its own offshore oil production. The country intends to use oil and gas to boost its economy and create prosperity. It also promises a transition to green structures through the JETP partnership and billions in aid.
By Viktor Funk
The southern Amazon rainforest emits more CO2 than it absorbs due to forest damage. The causes of this damage are varied, but according to a study, humans are once again responsible.
By Lukas Bayer
