What debates will dominate COP28 in front of and behind the scenes? An overview of controversial issues in the negotiations, external factors and the potential impact of a climate conference.
By Bernhard Pötter
100 billion for climate action in developing countries – a promise that developed countries have so far failed to keep. COP28 will see an intensive debate on the future of climate financing.
By Bernhard Pötter
The global aim is to halt deforestation by 2030. Currently, nations are not on the right path towards achieving this goal. How will this issue be discussed at COP28?
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The fossil fuel phase-out is one of the most controversial issues at COP28, with many countries backing CCS. What are the main sticking points and the hurdles to phasing out fossil fuels?
By Nico Beckert
The loss and damage fund was adopted at COP27. How exactly it will work has now been determined at the climate conference in Dubai. However, there is still one major point of contention.
By Bernhard Pötter
The health sector suffers under the climate crisis and is also a big emitter. At COP28, the intersection between health and climate action will be in the spotlight for the first time.
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One of the positive goals at COP28 is tripling renewable energies, something that many countries can get behind. However, there are some hurdles to overcome to achieve this goal.
By Nico Beckert
As COP28 is about to kick off, the New Climate Institute presents an encouraging report on climate policy. Although progress is insufficient and too slow, there is hope. Thanks to a change of opinion, ambitious targets, pressure on investments and the surprising success of renewables.
By Bernhard Pötter
New findings from "Kick Big Polluters Out" show that large companies such as BP and Petrobras have attended climate conferences in recent years. The data raises questions about transparency and independence.
By Nico Beckert
Emissions and their effects are very unevenly distributed. This is the conclusion of a recent report. But there are also possible solutions.
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