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Brazil's President Lula da Silva has promised great strides in protecting forests and the climate. A first assessment is carefully positive. But the resistance in parliament and to implementing the measures is powerful.
By Daniela Chiaretti
Hardly noticed by the public, the EU has changed its course on the controversial issue of CCS: It now wants to keep the CO2 capture loophole open when ending fossil fuels. This is in line with the presidency of COP28.
By Bernhard Pötter
Effective climate action also suffers from unreliable greenhouse gas emissions data. In many emerging countries, there is often hardly any usable information. Now, the WMO presents a plan to improve data quality significantly.
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While war rages in his homeland, Vadym Sydiachenko negotiates for Ukraine at the Climate Change Conference in Bonn. He considers the disaster at the Khakovka dam a threat to the entire region. He calls for Russia's expulsion from the UN for this reason.
By Bernhard Pötter
The loss and damage fund was adopted at COP27. At SB58 in Bonn, negotiations on its design will take place. Harjeet Singh of Climate Action Network International criticizes the delaying tactics and "half-hearted efforts" of wealthy states. Singh argues that the fund must be based on the "polluter pays principle" and hold those responsible for the climate crisis responsible. He calls for a redirection of fossil fuel subsidies and progressive taxes on shipping and aviation.
By Redaktion Table