The European Central Bank is increasing the pressure on financial institutions to link financing to environmentally friendly criteria. The new directive is scheduled to take effect in the second half of 2026.
By Redaktion Table
In 2026, the Climate and Transformation Fund will see significant shifts: planned spending on efficiency measures in the building sector will decrease, while substantially more funding will be allocated to lowering energy prices.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The ICJ opinion on climate provides clarity, even if it is not legally binding, says Elisa Morgera, UN Special Rapporteur on Climate and Human Rights. States must remedy the climate damage they have caused and pay compensation. "Governments owe the public much more protection from the climate crisis."
By Alexandra Endres
Forests are increasingly losing their ability to store CO₂. If this trend continues, they could soon become a source of greenhouse gases, warns the World Resources Institute. What measures need to be taken.
By Nico Beckert
Over the past three months, new licenses have been granted for the exploration of oil and gas fields that, if fully exploited, could result in particularly high emissions.
By Lisa Kuner
Turning point in the boiler room: For the first time, more heat pumps than gas boilers were sold in the first half of 2025. The industry is now calling for reliability to ensure this trend continues.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
It is still unclear who will host COP31 next year. Now, UNFCCC chief Simon Stiell is calling on the two contenders to reach an agreement for the sake of the negotiation process.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU-US trade deal includes a promise by the European Commission to purchase USD 250 billion worth of energy per year from the US through the end of Trump’s term. According to experts, this is hardly realistic and harms climate action efforts.
By Manuel Berkel and Nico Beckert
Research into microalgae for the production of sustainable fuels is experiencing a new boom. How algae are set to help the steel industry and contribute to achieving the EU’s climate goals.
By Nick Nuttall
