For decades, forests have reduced Germany's overall emissions by storing CO2. According to official data, this is now a thing of the past: In the future, forests will emit more carbon dioxide than they bind. The government relies on natural climate action. And a ruling is forcing its hand.
By Bernhard Pötter
Just over a year ago, Azerbaijan conquered the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Now the COP29 host is building eco-settlements in the region, Armenia fears a new war and there is hope for peace during the COP. How climate and energy issues dominate relations in the South Caucasus.
By Maximilian Arnhold
India's climate policy is still "highly inadequate". Although an analysis by the Climate Action Tracker shows progress in the energy transition, this is being offset by rising energy demand.
By Lukas Bayer
Investments in rail transport should be prioritized, IG Metall and Germanwatch demand in an open letter, and also present financing proposals. At the same time, social organizations are calling for more money for climate action in social institutions.
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Europe is being left behind by China and the USA when it comes to hydrogen, warns the Boston Consulting Group in a new study. However, the EU Commission is already planning several measures to reduce dependence on China.
By Nico Beckert
The need to save money in the federal budget has a direct impact on foreign and climate policy: Funding for humanitarian aid is being halved and the promised climate funding for 2025 is at risk. In the past, however, Germany has done its fair share with almost ten billion euros in climate aid.
By Bernhard Pötter
Over 100 parliamentarians from 30 countries are calling on US President Joe Biden to maintain the ban on new LNG terminals in the USA. The projects jeopardize energy security and climate goals. German LNG terminals should also be reviewed.
By Bernhard Pötter
On Oct. 1, the UK will shut down its last coal-fired power plant. The new Labour government has big goals: Strong expansion of renewables, no new oil and gas projects, and international leadership in climate policy. Observers see many positive signals after years of stagnation.
By Chloé Farand
Austria votes on Sunday: In their first time in government, the Green Party wanted to make up for what the last governments had dragged out regarding climate policy. Now emissions are falling – but so are the party's poll ratings. A review of five years of climate policy.
By Lukas Bayer
According to the IEA, tripling renewables by 2030 is feasible. However, this would require more power grid connections and battery storage systems.
By Redaktion Table
