Brazil officially presented its TFFF rainforest fund at the Leaders’ Summit. Some countries promised surprisingly high investments. However, there is also criticism from various quarters.
By Lisa Kuner
On the first day of the Leaders’ Summit ahead of COP30, heads of state emphasized their willingness to cooperate. In addition to the usual appeals and slogans, some of the demands at COP could still generate action, such as a phase-out of fossil fuels or a methane agreement.
By Nico Beckert and Bernhard Pötter
The “Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T” makes specific proposals for greater climate funding. However, it is unlikely that rich countries will make any new financial commitments at COP30. At least there is hope for a new aviation levy.
By Nico Beckert
After a night of negotiations, EU environment ministers presented an agreement on climate targets for 2040 and NDC for 2035, which is important for COP30. ETS 2 will be postponed and many unanswered questions remain.
By Lukas Knigge
Solar and wind farm operators complain about long delays for grid connections. As the German government has taken no action on this to date, the Greens are now reintroducing a bill from previous government to the Bundestag.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Up to now, Africa has mostly been portrayed as a victim in discussions about the climate. Carlos Lopes is calling for a new debate: Africa can help the world tackle climate change, he writes – if four points are met at COP30.
By Carlos Lopes
In order to prevent the planet from exceeding the 1.5-degree limit for too long, the think tank Climate Analytics proposes radical steps: With the Highest Possible Ambition scenario, the temperature rise could be stopped by 2050.
By Kai Schöneberg
UNEP Emissions Gap Report: New NDCs not reducing emissions fast enough to achieve Paris targets. World faces 2.6 degrees of heating. The UN is calling for greater ambition and the creation of natural and manmade CO₂ sinks.
By Nico Beckert
Healthier, humus-rich soils could absorb a large proportion of annual greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report by Save Soil. The organization calls for a switch to regenerative agriculture. The NDCs should take a much more systematic approach to including soil.
By Alexandra Endres
The goal of climate neutrality by 2045 is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. A study by the University of Hamburg reveals setbacks in several areas. The only effective efforts in achieving climate targets are those at municipal level and a trend towards more climate lawsuits, it concludes
By Lukas Bayer
