Oxfam estimates that actual aid disbursements will be significantly lower than the OECD figures for 2023 and 2024. NGOs say there are too many loans and hardly any money for adaptation. They expect cuts in the coming years.
By David Goeßmann
The German government still plans to contribute €1 billion to the Brazilian Rainforest Fund. However, the BMZ has declined to explain why it considers this a trustworthy investment opportunity.
By Lukas Knigge
The issue of cooling doesn’t get much attention in the context of climate protection. Yet, cooling accounts for about 7.5% of all emissions, and there are fairly simple solutions for reducing them.
By Lisa Kuner
The current debate on climate scenarios is heavily influenced by misinformation. However, it also highlights the limitations of the Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) that are central to the IPCC Assessment Report.
By Lukas Bayer
Turkish COP31 President, Murat Kurum, is calling for faster electrification at the CCM. The high-level meeting is intended to lay the groundwork for the climate summit in Antalya. Another key focus is how the EU is shaping its climate diplomacy strategy.
By David Goeßmann
Decarbonization in the building sector is making some progress, but construction is growing even faster. A new UN report urges a drastic reduction in building-related emissions. Climate experts are calling for greater attention to be paid to natural building materials.
By Miriam Scheibe
The Council of Experts on Climate Change expects Germany to miss its targets under the European Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) by an even wider margin than previously anticipated. This could prove costly for a future German government.
By Lukas Bayer
Environmental Action Germany has identified significant gaps in methane reporting by German oil and gas companies. The federal states point to a lack of guidance from the German government, while the German federal government maintains that the states are responsible.
By Nico Beckert
The UN General Assembly is set to vote Wednesday on the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change. Germany backs the resolution. After lengthy negotiations, a registry that could have provided a basis for reparations was dropped.
By Alexandra Endres
European Union member states could save €67 billion on gas imports through the expansion of solar power. Renewables are the main buffer against the fossil fuel price crisis. Germany, too, has yet to fully realize the potential savings.
By David Goeßmann
