According to the think tank Agora Verkehrswende, the transport policy performance of the German government coalition is mixed. This means that the next government faces major tasks requiring a lot of money.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EPP's attempt to introduce substantive changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has failed. Parliament and the Council have agreed to merely postpone the regulations.
By Lukas Bayer
The starting credit quantity in the new emissions trading system (ETS II) for transport and buildings was determined on Tuesday. Around one billion credits will be issued once trading commences in 2027. Experts expect carbon prices to be significantly higher than in ETS I.
By Lukas Bayer
Experts call for a joint climate action task between the German government and the federal states. The reason: Not enough staff or funding for climate protection at the municipal level. Five years after many cities declared a "climate emergency," the issue has slipped down the agenda, despite some minor successes.
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To what extent does international law oblige states to protect the climate? What are the legal consequences if countries fail to meet their obligations? The hearings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have begun. Germany has also taken a stand.
By Alexandra Endres
Climate change has increased the intensity of all hurricanes this year. This is the conclusion of a recent study.
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Negotiation observers see an opportunity in the failure of the negotiations for a global agreement against plastic waste in Busan. To achieve this, the countries that want an ambitious agreement would have to increase the pressure on the blocking countries.
By Nicolas Heronymus
In Saudi Arabia, the COP16 to combat desertification is looking for rules and funding to save the soil – USD 2.6 trillion are needed by 2030. The loss of soil fertility is also a problem in Europe, which is being exacerbated by climate change.
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While Russia is bombing Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the country is preparing for the harshest winter of war yet. This includes the expansion of renewable energies. However, the power supply is being secured with fossil fuels and nuclear power.
By Marilen Martin
Japan's government announced on Monday that it is examining a new climate target for 2035. The Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy had previously proposed a 60 percent reduction target compared to 2013.
By Lukas Bayer
