Week one of the first-ever climate conference without an official US delegation passed off without any glitches. Behind the scenes, though, tasks and areas of activity at COP and in terms of global climate policy are being redistributed.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
In the ten years since the Paris Climate Agreement, civil society has made a decisive contribution to tackling climate change. However, activists around the world are currently under pressure, with limited opportunities for action and increasing setbacks.
By Lisa Kuner
While an increasing number of countries are contributing their “fair share“ to the USD 100 billion climate target, major donors continue to fall short of expectations. For the time being, 2023 may have marked the peak in bilateral climate finance.
By Nico Beckert
In France, Monique Barbut has taken over the climate and environment ministry – at a time when French climate policy is losing momentum and the budget leaves little room for maneuver.
By Claire Stam
The first week of negotiations in Belém is over. The quiet start to the conference came at a price: negotiations on four contentious issues are dragging on into the week two and will likely define COP30 until the end.
By Lukas Knigge
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Belém to march for climate justice. They are demanding a fair transition to renewable energy and more rights for indigenous peoples.
By Lisa Kuner
At COP30, the Powering Past Coal Alliance presented an action plan to accelerate the phase-out of coal in developing and emerging countries. With 13 action points, it aims to achieve a socially just energy transition.
By Nico Beckert
Lawsuits brought by investors could jeopardize the protection of the Amazon rainforest and the climate, according to a new study. Experts are calling for the issue to be addressed in the COP process. This also come in light of opinions from the ICJ and other courts that have prompted Brazil and the UN to seek pledges for COP31.
By Alexandra Endres
COP is supposed to identify and solve problems. However, it often invents and relies on terms that conceal real problems rather than clearly spelling them out.
By Bernhard Pötter
Ten years after the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement, we analyze the successes and challenges and take a look into what the next few years may hold in store. Today’s focus: international climate finance.
By Nico Beckert
