Germany is hoping for private funding to tackle the climate crisis. As it is unclear whether this money will actually flow, activists are calling for Germany to fulfill its responsibility.
By Redaktion Table
Countries and companies ignore almost 99 percent of all UN reports on methane emissions. Industry initiatives and corporate targets also often have gaps, two new reports show.
By Nico Beckert
The reaction to the terrorist attack by Hamas and the Gaza war divided the climate movement a year ago. At COP29, the movement may not be as visible as before, but it has come together again internally. There are also economic reasons for this.
By Bernhard Pötter
At the climate conference in Baku, the first countries joined an initiative to increase the global capacity of energy storage systems sixfold. They also want to modernize and expand the electricity grids.
By Nico Beckert
At COP29, the EU states are demanding that rich emerging countries also contribute to climate financing alongside the developed countries. The countries most affected by climate change sense a diversionary tactic and are also demanding clear commitments from Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
Argentina's president attacks the United Nations and considers climate action to be part of a "socialist agenda". It therefore comes as no surprise that he ordered the Argentinian delegation back from COP29. Climate activists expect this to have an impact on his country's energy policy.
By Alexandra Endres
The global climate process urgently needs to be reformed, an open letter demands. The signatories include prominent climate scientists and UN diplomats.
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Condensation trails account for a large part of the climate impact of air traffic. However, a new study confirms that these could easily be prevented by adjusting flight altitudes slightly.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
It is often difficult for countries in the Global South to bear the costs associated with the climate crisis, partly due to their colonial past. That is why they need climate reparations from rich countries, experts say.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Time is running out on the new climate finance target. Negotiations are tough. A high-level panel of experts sets out the urgency and need for more climate financing. While Sweden pledges a large sum, Azerbaijan has to put a climate fund on hold for the time being.
By Nico Beckert
