So far, "forest certificates" have not had the best reputation in climate policy because they are an invitation to greenwashing. At the One Forest Summit in Gabon, experts and politicians made a new proposal: "nature certificates" and improved carbon credits should protect rainforests, fund climate action and reform private climate finance.
By Redaktion Table
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
On his South American trip, Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck also discussed green hydrogen and energy partnerships with Colombia. But the country is struggling with the direction and timeframe for its energy transition. Currently, oil, coal and gas still generate high government revenues. Now there is talk about whether green hydrogen can replace them.
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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
