Should China also pay into the new climate finance target NCQG? Developed countries insist on this in Baku, but developing countries are not joining the call. Their high levels of debt make them dependent on China.
By Goswami Urmi
Teresa Ribera has been confirmed as the European Union's new Commissioner for Competition in the hearings of the EU Parliament. She is likely to advance the decarbonization of industry and leave her mark on UN climate conferences.
By Lukas Knigge
The UN and Brazil want to combat disinformation campaigns that delay and derail climate action. Six countries have joined their initiative so far. A joint fund will initially support anti-disinformation measures with 10 to 15 million US dollars.
By Alexandra Endres
Attribution studies on hundreds of extreme weather events and trends clearly reveal the influence of climate change: heat, drought, heavy rain and wildfires have become more likely and more severe.
By Lukas Bayer
At COP29, the EU and 25 countries signed an appeal against coal power. It will also be incorporated into their new climate targets (NDCs). But a back door remains open.
By Lukas Bayer
The latest Atmosfair index reveals significant efficiency differences between various airlines. German airlines are falling behind because they are not renewing their fleets quickly enough. Overall, the industry has failed to meet its own target.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The planned Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) with India will not happen. BMZ State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth explained on the sidelines of COP29 that the JETP was not attractive for India.
By Bernhard Pötter
At COP29, the Arab group of states, Russia and the Vatican are blocking gender issues. Yet women and other marginalized groups are disproportionately bearing the brunt of the consequences of the climate crisis. The blockade could have far-reaching consequences.
By Nico Beckert
The biodiversity conference in Cali called on the climate conference to draw up a joint work program for both conventions. The response from Baku may not come. However, progress on Article 6 also concerns biodiversity.
By Lukas Knigge
