The EU climate target for 2040 is likely to be congruent with the ideas of the governing coalition in Berlin. As with the coalition contract, the EU Commission will also support the inclusion of Article 6 certificates, Table.Briefings was told.
By Lukas Knigge
The Ministry of Finance wants to shift funds from the regular budget to the KTF and finance the energy price reduction from the special fund. The plans have met with criticism from the Greens, while the BMF defends them.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Dozens of funds worldwide are intended to fund climate action in developing countries. In theory, they serve a good purpose. But they are confusing, bureaucratic and cost money to administer. The COP30 should therefore focus on simplifying the existing climate financing instead of setting up another fund. This requires Brazil's influence.
By Alexandra Endres
The Committee on Climate Action and Energy in the German parliament will be chaired by a climate expert from the Left Party in the upcoming legislative period. Its members include experts, deniers and those who are a blank slate in environmental policy. The number of female former ministers is remarkably high.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new study suggests that plants and animals in mountainous regions adapt better to climate change than previously assumed, thus calling previous theories into question. However, experts warn that interpretations should be made with caution. Meanwhile, there is little hope for glaciers.
By Anja Graßl
A report on carbon markets and climate targets fears a "return of land grabbing." It argues that the land rights of local populations need to be better protected, especially within the UN process. Germany and the EU also plan to use carbon trading to achieve their climate targets.
By Alexandra Endres
For the first time, Latin American countries are no longer pursuing plans to expand coal power. Honduras and Brazil have scrapped the two remaining projects. Honduras has also joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance.
By Nico Beckert
The project in the North Sea is seen as a beacon of hope for many European countries' carbon storage plans. However, questions are now emerging regarding funding, technical capacity and transportation of the project.
By Jule Zentek
Environmental organizations accuse Azienda Elettrica Ticinese of jeopardizing the coal phase-out with a compensation lawsuit.
By Alex Veit
Unlike in the US, German banks stay their ESG course. Large private banks stick to their climate plans.
By Redaktion Table
