The World Bank reforms agreed in Marrakech mark a milestone, says Rishikesh Bhandary, climate finance researcher at Boston University. Now it is a matter of putting them into practice. One particularly urgent task is to find a way to deal with the debt crisis.
By Alexandra Endres
This debate will dominate COP28: Should countries completely phase out fossil fuels for the energy sector or rely on the controversial carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology? A reality check of a technology that is being hailed as a holistic solution.
By Nico Beckert
The bloody conflict between Israel and Hamas also affects the COP28 climate conference in Dubai in six weeks. Besides security issues, new geopolitical tensions and rising gas and oil prices are a cause of concern for observers. There are even rumors that the conference will be canceled or postponed.
By Bernhard Pötter