After severe criticism of initial announcements on Germany's national budget, the Ministry of Finance has presented more precise figures. However, these also show that only a portion of the announced 100 billion euros is actually available for additional climate action investments.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In his first interview as State Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Jochen Flasbarth urges that Germany must adhere to its own Climate Change Act. By the end of the year, his ministry wants to present measures to ensure that the 2040 targets are met – and to secure support from society and at the European level.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Hamm Higher Regional Court rejects the lawsuit brought by mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya against RWE, but considers fossil fuel companies to be fundamentally responsible for the consequences of climate change. The plaintiff sees this as a groundbreaking success. RWE takes a completely different view.
By Alexandra Endres
The EU wants to finance species protection privately with Nature Credits. This is the Commission's roadmap for developing the new instrument.
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A majority of the population is calling for a "new start to the energy transition" from the new German government – but trust in the coalition is low according to a recent survey.
By Anja Graßl
Due to the expansion of photovoltaics, the share of renewables in the electricity mix will have risen to 55% by 2024. The "Energy Transition Progress Monitor 2025" advocates more coordination in the expansion of the grid and renewables.
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Europe's central bankers are sounding the alarm: Water scarcity is endangering large parts of the agricultural, manufacturing, mining and construction sectors. Not only the south of the continent is affected, the financial risks are enormous.
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In the face of opposition from environmental NGOs and Environment Minister Marina Silva, the Brazilian Senate has passed a law that makes it much easier to approve projects that are harmful to the climate and the environment. The Chamber of Deputies is expected to approve the bill.
By Alexandra Endres
The climate wing of the CDU/CSU has re-elected its old board: Thomas Heilmann will continue to lead the "Climate Union" to defend emissions trading and urge the CDU/CSU-led federal government to do more to protect the climate.
By Bernhard Pötter
The EU is now demanding that oil and gas companies set up geological CO₂ storage facilities that enable CCS and CO₂ removal technologies such as direct air capture (DACCS) and bioenergy with CCS (BECCS). For the German government, however, removing CO₂ from the atmosphere is a low priority. However, the Climate Council, scientists and associations are calling for exactly this.
By Nico Beckert
