According to a new study, Germany could theoretically contribute up to €100 billion a year to climate financing. However, the measures required for this are unlikely to be practicable.
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An analysis by Carbon Brief concludes that China has emitted more CO2 since industrialization than the entire EU. This has consequences for the negotiations on the new climate finance target at COP29.
By Alexandra Endres
Turkey’s President Erdogan announced his country’s bid to host COP31, but is Ankara’s climate plans ambitious enough?
By Marcel Grzanna
Germany is providing €60 million in climate financing to replenish the Adaptation Fund. The money comes from the current budget, so the flow of funds is considered secure.
By Nico Beckert
In the Climate Change Performance Index compiled by Germanwatch and the New Climate Institute, Germany ranks only 16th out of 63 countries. The main reason is the lack of progress in buildings and transport. Overall, however, the authors see reason for hope.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The declaration of the G20 summit in Rio does not solve the problems of COP29. Instead, it leaves the decision on compromises to the states at the climate conference. Although the G20 states are opening doors, they also put obstacles in the way of the delegations. The G20 could soon split on this issue.
By Bernhard Pötter
At COP28, twelve countries pledged to drive forward the phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies. One year later, there are initial results and new members. However, despite the G7, G20 and COP26 agreements, the global trend is pointing in the wrong direction.
By Lukas Bayer
In Chile, sun and wind cover a large part of the energy supply. If all countries pursued a comparable climate policy, global warming could probably be stopped at less than two degrees. Behind this is a market-oriented policy – and decisive action by the state.
By Alexandra Endres
The USA provided $11 billion for international climate financing in 2024, making it the largest bilateral donor according to its own figures. However, think tanks criticize that the US share should be much higher.
By Nico Beckert
