Biodiversity: The resolutions of COP16
At the World Conference on Nature in Rome, the states reached agreements. This also has an impact on climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
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At the World Conference on Nature in Rome, the states reached agreements. This also has an impact on climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
China's CO2 emissions rose by 0.7 percent in 2024. The People's Republic is in danger of missing an important climate target.
By Nico Beckert
In Austria, the climate action ministry is being dismantled under the new government. However, the government program is committed to the EU climate target and promises a climate law.
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The two think tanks Agora Verkehrswende and Zukunft KlimaSozial are proposing that subsidies for electric vehicles should be staggered according to income in the future and that people who are particularly affected by rising CO₂ prices should receive targeted support.
By Alexandra Endres
At its 62nd plenary session in Hangzhou, China, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) decided on the scope and structure of the seventh assessment report. However, an important part of the timetable was postponed again. This could affect the work on the next Global Stocktake.
By Bernhard Pötter
During the EU Commission's visit to India, there were also signs of new cooperation on climate action and energy. Both partners are very different, but also have common interests in areas such as renewables. Nevertheless, a deal is on shaky ground.
By Goswami Urmi
There is opposition to the EU fleet limits from various quarters – and a desire to change the regulations. However, the high prices for CO₂ in ETS 2 would place a burden on consumers.
By Fritz Vorholz
Even in extreme scenarios, the Atlantic Ocean circulation (AMOC) is unlikely to collapse entirely. However, a new modeling study shows that it could break down significantly – with serious consequences for Europe in particular.
By Lukas Bayer
Over the next few years, the UK must step up its efforts, particularly in the areas of transport, buildings, industry and agriculture, in order to meet its climate targets. This is the advice of the CCC advisory body in its seventh carbon budget to reduce both energy costs and energy dependency.
By Lukas Bayer
So far, many large companies from CO2-intensive sectors have received free carbon credits. The environmental organization WWF has called for this allocation to be restricted sooner than planned.
By Alex Veit