The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to boost decarbonization outside the EU, but it is unlikely to achieve its goal in Ukraine. If the EU and the new German government are serious about post-war green rebuilding, they need to do more – for example, in the form of a joint transformation fund.
By Alexandra Endres
E-cars broke new sales records in most countries in the first quarter of 2025. While the markets in China, the USA and the UK grew strongly in 2024 in some cases, sales stagnated or declined in key EU countries, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
By Nico Beckert
Shell should no longer be allowed to develop new oil and gas fields and be obliged to set itself emission targets: This is the demand of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie in a new climate lawsuit. They claim that the exploitation of the deposits causes more than five billion tons of CO2 emissions.
By Alexandra Endres
Increased risk of premature births, more complications during pregnancy: A new study shows that global warming is significantly increasing the number of dangerous days for expectant mothers.
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The African Development Bank has launched a new loan project to support the intra-African import of oil products and the expansion of refineries. The aim is to reduce dependence on foreign fossil fuel imports and strengthen the industry. Experts see a threat to climate targets.
By Viktor Funk
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the past decade was the warmest ever recorded in Africa. Global warming is causing drought, hunger and displacement on the continent.
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Last week, Economics Minister Reiche spoke of putting "at least 20 gigawatts of gas-fired power plants" out to tender. This would go beyond the coalition agreement and has met with resistance.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Shortly before the COP30, right-wing political actors in Brazil are organizing two counter-conferences. Experts expect an extensive disinformation campaign. And this has already begun.
By Alexandra Endres
Hardly any progress has been made on the most important climate policy issue of the year: The NDCs of the UN member states are still a long way off. According to the most common calculation methods, the plans of the six largest CO₂ emitters fall far short of what is necessary.
By Bernhard Pötter
The federal government has officially abolished the job of climate commissioner Jennifer Morgan. But Environment Minister Schneider wants to strengthen climate action. The task is therefore to be assigned to the Ministry of the Environment. The new government is currently negotiating what this will look like behind the scenes.
By Bernhard Pötter
