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The European Union has presented its priorities for COP28. The focus is, in particular, on avoiding greenhouse gases. This also includes a global phase-out of all fossil fuels – a goal the EU already sought at the last COP in Sharm el-Sheikh, but ultimately failed to push through.
By Lukas Knigge
COP process tends toward lethargy while climate change accelerates rapidly. The Club of Rome co-chair calls for: Climate conferences urgently need to be revamped to become more actionable and effective. Six reform proposals for the preparations for COP28.
By Redaktion Table
The new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, must also deal with the consequences of climate change for Africa's most populous country. Nigeria is vulnerable to climate damage and ill-prepared for it. Tinubu decides on climate policy, but continues to finance the state from oil.
By Eric Bonse
German foreign and development policy is to become feminist, according to the government's plans. This will also change climate policy. Feminism is supposed to bring more equal rights for all: Societies are to become fairer – and thus more resilient to global warming.
By Alexandra Endres