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An embarrassment for the German government, a serious problem for climate policy: The ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court means that the German government is short of 60 billion euros for the green transformation: The funds for heating replacement, electromobility, chip subsidies, rail investments and electricity price discounts are on the table.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The discussion at the international "Fridays for Future" about the position on the Middle East conflict widens the rifts between climate activists from the Global North and the Global South. The activists plan to debate the issue at COP28.
By Leonie Sontheimer
For 13 years, Franz Perrez helped shape the climate negotiations as Switzerland's environmental ambassador. He recently left the COP stage. In an interview with Table.Media in the run-up to the next climate summit in Dubai, he calls on the emerging economies to show more commitment to reducing carbon emissions and finance.
By Bernhard Pötter
In a government statement, Rishi Sunak reaffirms his course on energy and climate policy: Maintaining the net zero target while extracting more oil and gas from the North Sea and reducing climate standards for buildings and transport. Opposition and experts decry regression.
By Redaktion Table
A few weeks ago, the EU member states defined their position for COP28 in Dubai, now, it was the EU Parliament's turn. The Environment Committee voted on its motion for a resolution on the COP.
By Lukas Knigge
Now that the structure of the loss and damage fund has been decided on, it remains unclear where the money will come from – and how much it could be. UNCTAD has now listed potential sources: If political will exists, a lot of capital is available.
By Bernhard Pötter