New data suggest that the Glasgow-agreed goal to double adaptation finance may fall short. During the Bonn meetings on the Global Goal on Adaptation, money disputes and debates over adequate indicators also weighed heavily.
By Alexandra Endres
At the Bonn interim climate conference, new ideas emerged on climate finance. COP30 host Brazil is pushing forward with “coalitions of the willing”. Whether these efforts will raise the necessary funds quickly remains highly uncertain. Yet 2025 will be a pivotal year for global climate financing.
By Nico Beckert
Voestalpine is sticking to its plans for green steel, but is choosing a different strategy to its German competitors. At the same time, Austria's largest steel producer is calling for a relaxation of emissions trading and CBAM.
By Lukas Bayer
For the first time, a COP presidency is dedicating significant attention to the issue of climate-related fake news and counterstrategies. Brazil, in partnership with the United Nations, is putting the topic on the official agenda at COP30 in Belém and aims to anchor it permanently within the UNFCCC process. A new study underscores just how strategic and widespread the discrediting of climate policy has become.
By Bernhard Pötter
President Macron intends to put pressure on the EU Commission at the summit: It is not supposed to propose an ambitious 2040 climate target, as planned next week.
By Lukas Knigge
Starting Monday, a UN conference will debate the next round of global development financing. Money is tight, and spirits are low. The Global North has not kept its promises, and experts believe multilateralism is being put to the test.
By Bernhard Pötter
In addition to progress in the UN process, the COP30 Presidency hopes to find a solution to financial issues and invest in forest conservation at the conference in Belém. The COP chair and the chief negotiator explain this in an interview with Table.Briefings.
By Bernhard Pötter
The government's draft budget shifts many items back and forth when it comes to climate action, but the total remains roughly the same as before. In the short term, more money could be available for climate investments. However, the international target of EUR 6 billion in climate aid will probably not be reached.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Despite record levels of renewables, the world is not on track to triple capacity by 2030. Annual investment needs to be doubled, a new report warns. The threat of missing the target is problematic because fossil fuels will only be pushed out of the power grids quickly enough if renewables are expanded sufficiently.
By Nico Beckert
Last week, ArcelorMittal rejected climate-neutral crude steel production in Germany. Tilman von Berlepsch, spokesperson for climate-neutral industry at Germanwatch, believes that politicians are partly to blame.
By Alex Veit
