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COP28: How Arab countries are blocking consensus

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 for agriculture and food

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 strategy of the vulnerable: Forging alliances, as interests require

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

Survey: Climate policy should be a high political priority

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