Norway donates 50 million US dollars to the Amazon Fund. By doing so, it recognizes Brazil's efforts to end deforestation.
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Liu Zhenmin will very likely become China's new climate envoy and chief negotiator at the next COP. Liu is following in big footsteps. He is considered less powerful and less well-connected than his predecessor, Xie.
By Christiane Kuehl
The negotiations at COP28 are being blocked primarily by Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia. This has a long tradition: The oil kingdom and its allies have been slowing down progress on climate action for a long time. And they are also responsible for the agonizingly slow UN process.
By Bernhard Pötter
Billions of US dollars have been promised for the agriculture and food sector at COP28. So far, there has been a funding gap in this area.
By Kira Huth
The least developed countries resort to a new, more flexible negotiating strategy at COP. Depending on their own interests, they join forces with the classic developed countries – or remain firmly rooted in the G77. This way, they counter past attempts by large countries to dominate them and do everything in their power to keep the 1.5-degree limit within reach.
By Goswami Urmi
A Table.Media survey shows: Climate and energy policy should be of the greatest importance to the German government in the second half of the legislative period. Decision-makers give comparatively good marks in this policy area.
By Fabian Löhe
Over half of all countries have tripled their renewable energy capacity in the last ten years. China and the Middle East have recorded the highest percentage growth.
By Nico Beckert
Javier Milei has taken over the presidential office in Argentina. He is closing down the Ministry of the Environment, but has no intention of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement.
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Germany contributes 60 million euros to the UN Adaptation Fund. Even with this sum, the fund has missed its target for this year.
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