Right at the start of the conference, the delegation gets caught up in a dispute over the details of the agenda. On the surface, it is about trade barriers and the question of how finances and CO2 reduction should be negotiated. But below the surface, this is also a showdown.
By Bernhard Pötter
Because his government has failed, Chancellor Olaf Scholz will not be attending COP29 in Baku. Germany traditionally pushes for more climate ambition internationally. However, the German traffic light coalition has fallen short of its own ambitions and failed to implement many reforms.
By Bernhard Pötter
COP29 is expecting significantly fewer participants than last year's conference. Due to the German government crisis, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has also canceled his trip.
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While EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra had to go into extra time at his first hearing a year ago, this time he was waved through without any major background noise. This was also due to some clear announcements by the Dutchman.
By Lukas Knigge
At COP29, many countries and organizations will once again announce non-binding climate pledges. A look at last year shows that the majority of these non-binding pledges were not kept.
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The official agenda for COP29 includes major issues such as financing and new climate targets. But there are also a lot of detailed issues that are controversial and important.
By Bernhard Pötter
The election of Donald Trump as US President has shocked climate activists around the world. They now discuss plans for how global cooperation and the energy transition can continue, even if the USA leaves the UN climate process for the third time.
By Bernhard Pötter
China calls on developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments at the upcoming climate conference. Beijing demands a roadmap for doubling adaptation financing, which will come from public funds.
By Redaktion Table
In its new energy program, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group is calling for more nuclear power and fewer government regulations on heating. However, unlike the FDP, it wants to maintain the climate target and financial support for climate-friendly technologies.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Donald Trump as POTUS would probably radically reduce the US government's climate policy, bleed the authorities dry and stop federal programs. However, the energy transition in the USA and the resistance of states, cities and companies would continue. If Trump wins, COP29 could fail due to the financial issue.
By Bernhard Pötter
