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German companies underestimate climate risks

A new study by KPMG and VDMA shows that German companies do not yet possess a holistic climate risk management system. They are also planning high investments and see additional business potential.

By Nicolas Heronymus

Prof. Dr. Kai Niebert forscht und lehrt als Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaftler an der Universität Zürich und ist Präsident des Deutschen Naturschutzrings (DNR). Er ist Mitglied des Rates für nachhaltige Entwicklung und wird als Mitglied der deutschen Delegation die Klimaverhandlungen in Dubai begleiten.

COP28 must not be overburdened with the Middle East conflict

A massacre, a war and a debate that overshadows everything: The Middle East conflict not only affects global relations, but also jeopardizes discussions on the climate crisis at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai. The battle for moral authority becomes a serious threat to the urgently needed progress in climate diplomacy.

By Redaktion Table

INDIA-POWER-COAL A general view of the coal-fired thermal Power Plant of National Thermal Power Corporation NTPC, at Dadri in Gautam Budh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India on May 5, 2022. Amid the rampant rise in power demand due to the prevailing heatwave, India is staring at a coal crisis, with stock critically low at 108 of its 173 thermal power plants. The power cuts are sparking scrutiny of countrys long reliance on coal, which is responsible for about 70% of India s electricity generation. Dadri India PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xMayankxMakhijax originalFilename: makhija-notitle220505_np8PU.jpg

Report: At least 7,200 lobbyists since COP9

New findings from "Kick Big Polluters Out" show that large companies such as BP and Petrobras have attended climate conferences in recent years. The data raises questions about transparency and independence.

By Nico Beckert

Global Climate Strike Held In Amsterdam The climate movement, created by Greta Thunberg Fridays for Future , took again the streets in Amsterdam, to keep demanding better climate policy, on March 25th, 2022. Amsterdam Netherlands PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xRomyxArroyoxFernandezx originalFilename: arroyofernandez-globalcl220325_npHkl.jpg

Report: Five reasons for optimism in the climate crisis

As COP28 is about to kick off, the New Climate Institute presents an encouraging report on climate policy. Although progress is insufficient and too slow, there is hope. Thanks to a change of opinion, ambitious targets, pressure on investments and the surprising success of renewables.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Russia's new climate doctrine: no fossil fuels phase-out

The Russian government passed a new climate doctrine shortly before COP28. It outlines a framework for domestic decarbonization and signals the will for international cooperation. However, experts argue that fossil fuels will remain the dominant energy source, which will hinder the climate transition.

By Arne Schütte