The Turkish environment minister wants to drive the global energy transition forward. If Turkey steps up, it could give climate diplomacy a boost.
By David Goeßmann
As energy prices surge again, the Petersberg Climate Dialogue offers Germany and the EU a chance to send a clear message: transitioning to renewable energy strengthens national security and protects households from energy price spikes.
By Sarah Jackson and Jule Könneke
At the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, countries aim to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels, electrification, and the decarbonization of industry. Yet the funding needed to achieve all of this is being cut.
By Nico Beckert
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee will soon hold another meeting to discuss the decarbonization of maritime shipping. Some countries are challenging a compromise on this issue that was painstakingly negotiated in 2025. If it is reopened for negotiation, it would be a significant step backward.
By Fritz Vorholz
Wider price spreads in the electricity market, lower hardware costs: In March, large-scale batteries with a capacity of around 600 MWh were connected to the grid, marking the highest monthly increase in capacity ever recorded. However, energy storage systems cannot do everything.
By Kai Schöneberg
In Belém, Germany had announced a contribution of €1 billion to the Brazilian Rainforest Fund. Just in time for Brazilian President Lula’s visit to the Hannover Messe, the remaining details were announced. The KfW is also set to participate.
By Lukas Knigge
The World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan could be put on hold. The United States wants to remove climate action from the development bank’s agenda.
By David Goeßmann
Last year, the expansion of solar energy in Asian countries nearly offset the growth in the Northern Hemisphere. Nevertheless, emissions rose, primarily due to the United States.
By Lukas Bayer
Bavaria aims to be climate-neutral by 2040, with per-capita emissions set to drop by 65% by 2030. However, the German Environmental Aid Association says that the government is not doing enough to meet these targets. It is now filing a lawsuit.
By Alexandra Endres
In her op-ed, the energy policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag criticizes the fact that the Federal Ministry of Economics’ proposals regarding the grid package and the amendment to the Renewable Energy Act threaten to slow down the energy transition.
By Nina Scheer
