The 12th General Assembly of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in Manchester is examining the links between business and biodiversity, as well as closer cooperation with the climate community
By Kai Schöneberg
Germany’s Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has sent an unmistakable signal: statutory climate targets are legally enforceable, and the German government is obliged to comply with them. For companies, the ruling implies a tighter regulatory framework in the short term – but greater clarity and competitive advantages in the long run
By Gunther Dütsch
According to the European Court of Auditors, the EU has made little progress toward independence in critical raw materials, raising doubts about whether new agreements with alternative supplier countries will deliver.
By Manuel Berkel
During a visit by German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, the oil-rich kingdom unveiled plans to export low-cost green hydrogen. The proposed “energy bridge” is intended to bring Germany and Saudi Arabia closer together economically, geopolitically, and on climate policy.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The European Court of Auditors believes that the EU's efforts to achieve greater independence regarding critical raw materials, including from China, have so far been largely ineffective. The latest agreements with alternative supplier countries should be put to the test.
By Manuel Berkel
Can environmental NGOs take legal action against the German government’s climate action programs, and if so, how far can courts go in imposing requirements on the federal government? These questions will be before the Federal Administrative Court on Thursday. A decision could be issued the same day.
By Alexandra Endres
Following criticism of its new climate policy paper, the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has issued a follow-up document. While the association stresses that it is not calling for a postponement of Germany’s climate targets, critics argue that the clarification does little to address their concerns.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The biggest party in Germany’s governing coalition, the conservative CDU, is temporarily defusing its internal dispute over climate policy. A new motion for the party conference proposes sticking to net zero by 2045, while calling for an open debate on competitiveness and social balance.
By Bernhard Pötter
Bans on combustion engines, expanded charging infrastructure, and industrial policy targets – many countries have included e-mobility in their national climate targets (NDCs). Some are setting convincing commitments, while others still need to do more.
By Nico Beckert
The market for stationary battery storage in the European Union grew by 45% in 2025. For the first time, large-scale storage systems accounted for a majority share of 55%, while the share of home storage systems fell to 36%.
By Manuel Berkel
