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Acidification: Planetary boundary has been crossed.

The pH value of the oceans has already fallen so far in the last five years that they have exceeded an important threshold for acidification. This is the result of a study published for the UN Ocean Conference.

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Analyse

Climate finance: A worthwhile investment, say experts.

The financing of climate policy remains a hot topic at SB62 in mid-June. Business consultants and scientists are now calling for a change of perspective: International climate financing is not development aid, but rather protects supply chains and corporate values in the self-interest of the global North.

By Nico Beckert

Feature

UNFCCC: Secretariat’s mandate at risk due to funding gaps.

At the SB62 in Bonn, the Climate Secretariat is negotiating its budget for 2026/27. There are large gaps in the budget. The lack of money for the organization of conferences and UN operations leads to a dependence on voluntary donations from states, foundations and companies.

By Bernhard Pötter

Michael Bloss
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Article 6: Bloss contradicts Flasbarth.

Climate State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth explained in a Table.Briefings interview why he believes in the Article 6 mechanism. Green climate expert Michael Bloss disagrees with him and believes that the international certificates are still not good enough for the EU's 2040 climate target.

By Lukas Knigge

Opinion

Opinion: How Germany could improve its migration policy.

The migration policy of the federal government is a cause for concern. It would be better to focus on the benefits of migration and take the effects of climate change into account. This would mean supporting the right to mobility, as well as the right to remain in one's home country.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Feature

Energy policy: The German government presents its program on stage

At the BDEW Congress, Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche presents scaled-back plans for new gas-fired power plants. There is also a new distribution of roles: while Climate Minister Carsten Schneider presents himself harmoniously, SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch criticizes his coalition partner.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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China's energy sector: Carbon peak possible this year.

The number of approvals for new coal-fired power plants in the People's Republic remained relatively low in the first quarter. Greenpeace is confident that the carbon emissions in the energy sector are about to reach their peak.

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Feature

UN Ocean Conference: Insufficient marine conservation harms climate goals

Thousands of experts from politics, business and civil society are expected to attend the UN Ocean Conference in Nice. Hopes are high, but expectations for tangible results are low. Countries around the world do not even spend ten percent of the funds needed for marine conservation.

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Ramón Méndez Galain: Renewables for all

Ramón Méndez Galain is responsible for a rapid energy transition in Uruguay. He now wants to utilize his experience to help create a green and socially just energy supply at the international level.

By Redaktion Table