For the first time in its history, the UN Climate Change Conference in December will be chaired by the head of an oil and gas company. The United Arab Emirates presents itself as modern, efficient and ambitious for the conference in Dubai. But their climate track record so far is rather poor.
By Bernhard Pötter
In 2020, BlackRock head Larry Fink wrote in his annual letter to CEOs that the firm would "put sustainability at the heart of its investment decisions." The results after three years, however, are mixed.
By Nico Beckert
In Switzerland, Albert Rösti of the right-wing conservative People's Party (SVP) has been elected by parliament as the new minister for the environment and climate. He takes over the post at a crucial time when the country is struggling to meet its climate target. Rösti must now defend the government's climate course against his convictions and his own party.
By Redaktion Table
