Germany's governing parties, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), have restructured Germany's climate policy with numerous new regulations and adjustments. After long negotiations and months of dispute – especially on buildings and transport – the party leaders agreed on various points on Tuesday.
By Bernhard Pötter
In the Table.Live briefing, climate envoy at the German Foreign Office, Jennifer Morgan, lists Germany's priorities for COP28.
By Redaktion Table
Jennifer Morgan spoke with Table.Media about the intricacies of COP negotiations and the different interests of nations between climate action and economic growth. She praised the Inflation Reduction Act and warned against a subsidy race. Morgan outlined Germany's plans for COP28 and called for relief for over-indebted states.
By Nico Beckert
Behind the scenes: On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the summary of its 6th Assessment Report. Our in-depth analysis shows how the scientific community placed its messages while tussling with the delegations, what came as a surprise and how the countries asserted their interests.
By Bernhard Pötter
Since Wednesday, the UN Water Conference in New York has been deliberating on how all people can be provided with enough water. Climate change, which is exacerbating the global water crisis, is also on the agenda. IPCC lead author Matthias Garschagen explains how good adaptation can be achieved.
By Alexandra Endres
