Adaptation funding works, but it is not enough and is very unevenly distributed: This is shown by a new index from “Bread for the World.” The NGO proposes that Germany should host a summit on adaptation financing in 2026 and support an international levy on private flights.
By Alexandra Endres
Brazil’s proposal to save the rainforests, the TFFF investment fund, is to be managed by the World Bank. Critics describe the TFFF as incomplete and financially risky and are calling for improvements. Brazil defends its plans.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU summit on Thursday will also address the question of how important CO₂ removal (CDR) should be for climate policy in the future. CDR is often criticized. But it can and must play an important role in the ETS – combined with ambitious net reduction targets for industry.
By Wilfried Rickels
Climate scientist Sonia Seneviratne has been awarded the German Federal Environmental Foundation’s (DBU) Environmental Award. The professor, who is also active in civil society, is one of Switzerland’s most renowned climate scientists.
By Priscilla Imboden
The EU environment ministers have set their priorities for the UN Climate Change Conference in November – without an NDC. The heads of state and government are to discuss this at the EU summit. The Commission also presented details for the adaptation of ETS 2.
By Lukas Knigge
The good news from a recent UNFCCC report: Many countries have submitted their National Adaptation Plans, and many plans are comprehensive and well thought out. But the necessary funding is lacking – a challenge for the negotiations at COP30.
By Alexandra Endres
Global Coal Exit List: Coal chemistry is booming and coal mines and power plants are also expanding their capacities. However, the financial industry remains reluctant to provide support.
By Nico Beckert
Last week, the USA blocked the planned adoption of the world’s first climate levy for ships in the IMO. Nevertheless, environmental groups are pushing for the details of the agreement to exclude fuels from forest destruction in the future.
By Bernhard Pötter
Nearly 900 million poor people worldwide are also exposed to extreme heat, drought, flooding or environmental pollution. Their situation is likely to worsen, warns the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index.
By Kai Schöneberg
Get to know the “Top of the Table 2025”: the 100 decisive minds on the climate scene. Selected by the Climate Table editorial team in 10 categories, from politics, companies, consulting, administration, and associations to think tanks, foundations, science, NGOs and society.
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