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November 9, 2022, Sharm El Sheijk, South Sinai, Egypt: Activists wearing masks with words Climate Finance Now protest on the fourth day of the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference Finance Day, held by UNFCCC in Sharm El-Sheikh International Convention Center. COP27, running from November 6 to November 18 in Sharm El Sheikh focuses on implementation of measures already agreed during previous COPs. The Conference in Sharm El Sheikh focuses also on the most vulnerable communities as the climate crisis hardens life conditions of those already most disadvantaged. Sharm El Sheijk Egypt - ZUMAs197 20221109_zaa_s197_014 Copyright: xDominikaxZarzyckax
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German climate finance faces cuts

The financing of international climate action is a key topic of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, which will take place next week in Berlin. Despite this, the German government is planning to reduce tax spending for climate aid in its current draft budget.

By Bernhard Pötter

September 7, 2021, Porto Velho, Rondonia, Brazil: Burning of the Amazon Forest, in the city of Porto Velho, in the state
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EU and Mercosur tussle over climate pledges

The EU Commission is urging Brazil and the other Mercosur countries to commit to certain sustainability goals as part of the planned trade agreement. Criticism is now mounting in the four countries – it will come down to a test of strength.

By Redaktion Table

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UK climate plan: old ideas repackaged

The British government wants to move the country toward net-zero emissions by mid-century. But its latest plans have generally been met with disappointment: They are accused of not being bold enough. Also, the plans contain few proposals for financing climate action.

By Redaktion Table