Germany provides 60 million euros for adaptation financing
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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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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According to a new study, the fossil fuel phase-out would have to happen much faster in many countries than their previous phase-out data shows. The United States, the EU and Japan would have to provide the highest share of financial support to other countries in the phase-out process.
By Nico Beckert
There are calls for tripling of renewables at COP28. Amos Wemanya sees this as a tremendous opportunity and potential for the African continent. However, the countries need support and the focus must be on a just transition, he demands.
By Redaktion Table
The long-awaited text at the conclusions of COP28 triggered a storm of outrage: No fossil fuel phase-out, new coal possible, high monetary demands for adaptation – all red lines of frontrunner countries. Who or what has driven conference chair Al Jaber to present this paper?
By Bernhard Pötter
The EU, USA, China and other countries fight over the details of international emissions trading at COP28. While Europe aims for the strictest possible standards, the US relies on free market forces.
By Lukas Knigge
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), previous voluntary COP28 initiatives have not contributed enough to reducing emissions. The gap to the 1.5-degree target remains considerable.
By Nico Beckert
There is no universally recognized definition of the term "abated fossil fuels." This complicates negotiations on phasing out fossil fuels or reducing their use, as each country can use its own definition. However, there are already scientific approximations.
By Lukas Knigge
The draft text for the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) was finally published on the third-last day of COP28 and leaves many questions unanswered. Developing countries criticize the lack of benchmarks for progress and demand tangible financing. Much could be postponed until next year.
By Alexandra Endres
Recent data has shaken one of the foundations for the distribution of responsibility at the UN climate negotiations: Contrary to popular perception, developed countries and their historical emissions are no longer the main cause of global warming.
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.
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