The Petersberg Climate Dialogue took the temperature of the negotiations in the run-up to COP29. The result: old and new demands for finance, an alliance for better climate plans and, with Azerbaijan, a confident next host. There are still many unanswered questions.
By Bernhard Pötter
Despite some harsh criticism from experts and environmental organizations, the Climate Protection Act was passed by the Bundestag. Now the associations are considering taking legal action against it. They could decide in May – the probability is high.
By Alexandra Endres
Anyone operating a heat pump need not fear being forced to connect to a new district heating network at a later date. Such a compulsion would be disproportionate in practically all cases and is therefore inadmissible, according to a recent legal opinion.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Afghanistan has also been cut off from climate financial aid since the Taliban took power. Now there is movement: Because mitigating the damage is one of the few issues in which the global public and the new government have common interests.
By Redaktion Table
Activists from various climate protection movements are trying to enter the EU Parliament with their own parties. Established environmental politicians are afraid: This could do more harm than good for climate protection.
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The current measures of the G7 countries will clearly fall short of their 2030 climate targets. According to a report by the research institute Climate Analytics, they will probably only cut emissions by half of what is needed to meet the 1.5-degree target.
By Lukas Bayer
While negative headlines about EVs dominate the German headlines, global sales continue to rise significantly.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Last summer, Thomas Heilmann temporarily halted the German Building Energy Act; now, he wants to do the same with the amendment to the Climate Action Act. Because the government's timetable is "unreasonable," he has filed an urgent appeal with the Federal Constitutional Court.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin will inform visitors about the course of COP29 host Azerbaijan, the 'COP Troika' and Germany's climate finances. But many of the most interesting questions will only be touched on unofficially.
By Bernhard Pötter
The fossil fuel phase-out will be a core issue at the Petersberg Dialogue. But which countries will be allowed to produce and sell oil and gas, and how long? The cheapest, cleanest, or poorest producers? Developing countries are particularly affected.
By Nico Beckert
