The discussion about the planned TFFF initiative is gathering pace. A platform is to track investments and potential disbursements, and the Ministry of Development is looking into participating.
By Lisa Kuner
The European Environment Agency is sounding the alarm: The continent is being affected by degradation, overexploitation and the loss of biodiversity. The goals of the Green Deal must be implemented at all costs.
By Kai Schöneberg
All affected ministries had until Friday to submit measures on how they intend to meet the climate action targets in their respective sectors. They all met the deadline, but little is yet known about the content.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Germany is still keeping its word when it comes to pledges for international climate financing. In 2024, EUR 11.8 billion were contributed, EUR 6.1 billion from the budget. But this is likely to change soon, with cuts looming.
By Lukas Knigge
On the fringes of the UN General Assembly, Ursula von der Leyen announced at the Global Citizen Festival that she would drive forward further investment projects for the green energy transition on the continent.
By David Renke
Their short-term focus makes financial markets blind to the climate crisis. But too little is happening to change this. Together with more than 50 organizations from around the world, Finanzwende e. V. is calling on the supervisory authorities to finally address climate risks decisively.
By Daniel Mittler and Magdalena Senn
Forest conversion is to be the focus of natural climate protection in the future. In contrast, the targets for peatlands will be reduced. The climate action targets for the land sector will therefore not be met in 2030 and 2040. Whether there will be more money is uncertain.
By Kai Schöneberg and Malte Kreutzfeldt
Global warming appears to be accelerating. The German Meteorological Society and the German Physical Society are calling on politicians to take more effective action against this "without delay". Extreme weather is also on the rise in Germany.
By Alexandra Endres
China is known for setting low climate targets but then exceeding them. Nevertheless, many observers are disappointed with Beijing's NDC for 2035, as more would have been possible.
By Nico Beckert and Lukas Bayer
In a world without geopolitical tensions, China's pioneering role in clean technology would be welcomed as a boon to humanity. In the face of current political realities, however, it has instead stoked fears about jobs and security.
By Adair Turner
