International NGOs in Dubai quickly reached consensus on common demands: The central focus is the transition away from all fossil fuels. However, internally, there are strenuous debates between German and international climate activists regarding the relationship with Israel and Gaza.
By Alexandra Endres
Many of the voluntary climate initiatives and pledges presented at COP28 are neither new nor detailed enough to significantly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
By Nico Beckert
At COP28, the OPEC is resisting a departure from fossil fuels. In a letter to member states, OPEC calls for a blockade on the exit from fossil fuels.
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Twelve states have joined forces at COP28 to advance the phase-out of subsidies for fossil fuels. The states aim to develop national exit strategies.
By Nico Beckert
The UN Eastern European group has agreed on Azerbaijan as the host for COP29 next year after Armenia and Bulgaria withdrew their candidacies.
By Lukas Knigge
Although legal and policy interventions could make fossil-fuel companies pay for the costs they inflict on society, the industry continues to wield undue influence over governments and bodies like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Clearly, new channels are needed.
By Experts Table.Briefings
COP29 is likely to take place in Azerbaijan after the country reaches an agreement with Armenia, despite concerns about hosting the climate conference in a major oil and gas-producing state.
By Nico Beckert
For the first time, no country scores well in the annual "Climate Change Performance Index" for climate policy. The world must "switch to emergency mode," warn climate scientists. Germany performs relatively well, while the UK and the UAE score very poorly.
By Nico Beckert
The negotiations at COP28 are getting serious: a new text is too long for serious deals. The COP President names his sherpas for the key issues. A group of countries blocks the talks on adaptation - jeopardizing a coalition that wants more ambition.
By Bernhard Pötter
Climate action measures affecting international trade are repeatedly discussed at COP28. China, India, Brazil and South Africa accuse the EU of disadvantaging them through CBAM. Behind this accusation lies a strategy but also legitimate concerns.
By Lukas Knigge
