Billions for agriculture and food
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.
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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.
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Recent data has shaken one of the foundations for the distribution of responsibility at the UN climate negotiations: Contrary to popular perception, developed countries and their historical emissions are no longer the main cause of global warming.
By Bernhard Pötter
As COP28 negotiations intensify, Climate Secretary Jennifer Morgan urges the hosts to take a clear stance. Some states are "not constructive," and oil-producing nations try to "prevent the end of fossil fuels for their own interests". She sees no ambiguity in Germany's position; they are "fully in line with the EU".
By Bernhard Pötter
Morocco pledges to exit coal-fired power generation at COP28. A clear exit date has not been announced. Previously, the United States, UAE, Czech Republic, and others joined an alliance for coal phase-out.
By Nico Beckert
International NGOs in Dubai quickly reached consensus on common demands: The central focus is the transition away from all fossil fuels. However, internally, there are strenuous debates between German and international climate activists regarding the relationship with Israel and Gaza.
By Alexandra Endres
Many of the voluntary climate initiatives and pledges presented at COP28 are neither new nor detailed enough to significantly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
By Nico Beckert
Twelve states have joined forces at COP28 to advance the phase-out of subsidies for fossil fuels. The states aim to develop national exit strategies.
By Nico Beckert
At COP28, the OPEC is resisting a departure from fossil fuels. In a letter to member states, OPEC calls for a blockade on the exit from fossil fuels.
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The UN Eastern European group has agreed on Azerbaijan as the host for COP29 next year after Armenia and Bulgaria withdrew their candidacies.
By Lukas Knigge