China's ambassador to South Africa has held out the prospect of investments by Chinese companies in the electromobility sector. South Africa is one of the largest car exporters on the continent.
By David Renke
The German government has adopted its climate adaptation strategy. Among other things, it provides for a better warning system, measures in healthcare, plans for urban greening and a more resilient infrastructure.
By Lukas Bayer
The Arctic tundra has changed from a carbon sink to a carbon source for the first time. A NOAA report warns of a "warmer, wetter and unsafe world" for the local population and many animal and plant species.
By Lukas Bayer
The ICVCM committee is supposed to promote trust in voluntary carbon credits. Two of its members have now resigned because they disagree with the internal assessment of forest credits.
By Fabian Löhe
The protection of tropical forests often receives a lot of attention in climate negotiations. However, many forests are also being destroyed in the north: for forestry and fires.
By Alexandra Endres
In the last two weeks, the number of applications for subsidies for eco-friendly heating systems has risen significantly. The BMWK believes the main reason for this is uncertainty about future funding opportunities.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Daniel Křetínský could soon own half of ThyssenKrupp Steel. However, the investor is just as controversial in Duisburg as he is in London, Prague, and Kyiv.
By Alex Veit
Germany still falls well short of its wind power expansion targets. However, the record results of the latest tender for onshore wind farms suggest that they could be achieved in 2026. The numerous legislative changes initiated by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs have the desired effect.
By Nico Beckert
At the COP16 on desertification in Riyadh, countries seek answers to the loss of fertile soils. The topics are similar to the climate negotiations: What should the global rules look like, where will the funding come from – and who will pay for the work of the UN agency?
By Goswami Urmi
To achieve the EU climate targets, the industrial heat supply must also be decarbonized. So far, fossil fuels still dominate. But a new report shows that electrification is technologically possible. And a research project aims to revolutionize the use of industrial waste heat.
By Lukas Knigge
