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
Achim Steiner, head of the UN Development Program, warns that many indebted countries can hardly afford the energy transition. He calls for more concessionary loans and investment partnerships. He believes developed countries could learn from the successes of poor countries in the energy transition.
By Bernhard Pötter
Climate action measures affecting international trade are repeatedly discussed at COP28. China, India, Brazil and South Africa accuse the EU of disadvantaging them through CBAM. Behind this accusation lies a strategy but also legitimate concerns.
By Alex Veit
Agriculture and our diet contribute to about one-third of global emissions. The theme day, "Food, Agriculture and Water" at COP28, focuses on the food system in climate negotiations. What key points are being discussed?
By Kira Huth
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
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
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
Germany contributes 60 million euros to the UN Adaptation Fund. Even with this sum, the fund has missed its target for this year.
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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
