Nitrous oxide, which is also a known party drug, harms the climate and our health. German Health Minister Lauterbach now plans to ban the drug. Meanwhile, a UN report at COP29 urges a decisive anti-nitrous oxide policy in industry and agriculture.
By Lukas Bayer
After Dubai last year, Baku is the second-largest COP: 65,000 delegates and thousands of participants registered online are following the negotiations. Turkey, the UAE, and Brazil sent the largest delegations, alongside host Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Argentina's delegation left the summit.
By Lukas Bayer
In an early statement at COP29, the heads of state and government of the High Ambition Coalition formulated their expectations for the negotiations in Baku. Germany is also back on board.
By Lukas Knigge
Brazil comes to COP29 with good news: Deforestation has recently fallen sharply and, according to the new NDC, emissions are set to fall by 59 to 67 percent below 2005 levels by 2035. However, this is not enough for many NGOs.
By Alexandra Endres
Every year, the Climate Action Tracker calculates how much the global average temperature will rise if countries achieve their climate targets. The latest report for COP29 shows: Climate policy has worsened again.
By Lukas Bayer
There has been tentative progress in the climate finance negotiations. China and the developed countries show more flexibility than just a few weeks ago. There are good reasons for Beijing to play an active role in the struggle for the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG),
By Nico Beckert
Even if you lose in court, you can still win: Despite a court overturning Shell's obligation to cut its emissions by 45 percent, the ruling lays down important principles for climate action. They could significantly improve the chances of success for future climate lawsuits.
By Experts Table.Briefings
For Chile's Environment Minister Maisa Rojas, climate action and just social development go hand in hand. In this interview, she talks about her plans for a just climate transition, the reasons for Chile's renewables success and her expectations for COP29 in Baku.
By Alexandra Endres
The Climate Club initiated by Chancellor Scholz takes stock one year after its foundation. Members are working on common standards, particularly for green steel and cement. Initial financing plans are also discussed.
By Lukas Knigge
Shell has a duty to reduce its emissions – but not as much as a previous ruling had stipulated. This is the decision of an appeals court in The Hague. This is likely to have consequences for similar proceedings. The plaintiff, an environmental organization, intends to fight on.
By Alexandra Endres
