The World Energy Outlook 2025 shows that the world is currently heading towards a warming of 2.5 degrees despite rapid growth in renewables. In order to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees, investments would have to be doubled.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Paris Agreement is based on cooperation and trust within a multilateral framework. Wars, trade conflicts and the rise of nationalist authoritarianism have slowed momentum. While the transition to green energy is underway, it is leading to tensions.
By Bernhard Pötter
One paragraph in the draft of the Federal Armed Forces Planning and Procurement Acceleration Act is causing concern in the energy sector: If the law is implemented in this form, the Bundeswehr would have the final say on the construction of wind turbines.
By Gabriel Bub
Get to know the "Top 100 of the Table 2025": the 100 key players on the climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics, companies, consulting, administration, associations, think tanks to foundations, science, NGOs and society.
By Redaktion Table
At every COP, the hosts hand out water bottles to all participants. Great! These are useful reminders and useful household aids. But do they have a hidden message?
By Bernhard Pötter
An exclusive Forsa survey for Table.Briefings shows that many CDU/CSU and SPD voters are calling for more action on climate change. And even in the difficult economic situation, they are against watering down German climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
China’s emissions have not risen for 18 months, and in some cases have even fallen slightly. While many sectors are making progress, the chemical industry is falling behind.
By Nico Beckert
The climate conference in Belém has started without the feared fight over the agenda and with a demonstration of unity. The new COP President do Lago has postponed the most important stumbling blocks. He emphasizes transparency and demands it.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
The Paris Agreement already provided a global goal on adaptation. Ten years later, the GGA with its specific indicators is set to be adopted at COP30. The biggest source of conflict, now and in the future, is a lack of funding.
By Alexandra Endres
After member states adopted their position on the EU’s 2040 climate target last week, the ball is now in EU Parliament's court. The Environment Committee voted in favor of a position that is very similar to that of the Council.
By Lukas Knigge
