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2026: These trends will dominate climate policy

More renewables, more fossil fuels, more uncertainty, less cooperation, climate packages in the EU and Germany, the peak of emissions in China: the new year shows many important trends and certainly also surprises. A look ahead.

05. January 2026
Electric Coal Transportation LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - The cargo ship unloads electric coal at the coal terminal of Lianyungang Port in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 25, 2025. Lianyungang Jiangsu China Copyright: xCFOTOx i1766660026910
This is where global emissions are decided: Coal in the port of Lianyungang in China. (IMAGO / CFOTO)

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Last updated: 05. January 2026