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
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
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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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
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
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
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
