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The EU electrified COP27 with a new proposal: It agrees to a loss and damage fund under far-reaching conditions. This divides the group of developing countries and China and disturbs the historical balance of the COPs. This is exactly what the EU wants to achieve.
By Bernhard Pötter
Expectations were high when China's climate envoy made a surprise appearance at a plenary session of the Global Methane Pledge. But the largest methane emitter did not sign the Pledge. A year after Glasgow, there are still many gaps in efforts to reduce methane emissions.
By Nico Beckert
At COP27, Brazil's future president promised greater forest protection. Yet the country is to remain an agricultural power. Ecosystem scientist Friedrich Bohn explains how this could be achieved.
By Alexandra Endres
The biggest point of contention at COP is the structure and financing of losses and damages. Between the extreme positions of "decide everything immediately" and "just decide to talk," there must be a middle ground for a compromise. The solution could possibly lie in just one sentence.
By Bernhard Pötter