At the traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue, 40 states will explore possible outcomes for the upcoming negotiation year. Of particular interest from the German perspective will be a promise from Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Bernhard Pötter
Researchers predict an unusually high number of tropical storms and hurricanes for this year, citing two main reasons.
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Is there a human right to climate action? This is what the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg will decide today in three cases. Its judgments could also have consequences for German climate policy.
By Alexandra Endres
China is set to miss its climate targets in the energy sector. In order to achieve them, emissions would have to fall faster than ever before. That is why the authorities now want to obligate energy-intensive industries to consume more renewable energy.
By Nico Beckert
Brazil and Colombia are better at protecting their rainforests than in previous years, but globally, deforestation in the tropics remains high, according to new data.
By Alexandra Endres
Due to climate change, there is an increasing occurrence of heatwaves that move more slowly, last longer and affect larger areas than they would without it. The most significant changes are observed in Europe and Asia, as a new study reveals.
By Lukas Bayer
Planting trees is often seen as a panacea for combating global warming. However, a new study now reveals in which regions one should be more cautious with this approach.
By Bernhard Pötter
The oil giant Shell is appealing a 2021 ruling in The Hague stating that it must reduce its emissions by 45 percent by 2030. The argument: Responsibility lies with policymakers, not the judiciary. A decision on this significant matter is expected in the fall.
By Alexandra Endres
Renewable energy is growing rapidly worldwide. However, neither their capacity nor the investments made are sufficient to meet climate goals. This is lamented in the new annual report from the Renewable Energy Network REN21. Besides high capital costs, it also cites other problems.
By Bernhard Pötter
The UN Climate Secretariat is being assigned more and more tasks by its member states. However, there's a huge deficit in the budget. This is mainly due to most countries not paying their contributions. The statistics show who's holding back.
By Bernhard Pötter
