For months, the Russian army has been destroying Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Now, a "solar Marshall Plan" for the rapid and cost-effective development of solar energy could make the energy supply more secure and greener. The potential is significant – but so are the challenges.
By Bernhard Pötter
In the European elections, the AfD campaigns by rejecting the Green Deal and climate policy. Looking ahead to German municipal and state elections, they deny human-caused climate change and reject the Paris Agreement. There is a clear strategy behind this.
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The first budget of New Zealand's new government does not provide any fresh money for climate action. Instead, several billion in already budgeted climate funds will be cut in order to finance tax cuts. How New Zealand intends to achieve its climate targets in this way seems questionable.
By Nora Hübchen
Following the flood disaster in southern Germany, the debate about damage prevention begins. The lessons learned from the Ahr Valley flood in 2021 show what could help. However, the political implementation of some solutions may be difficult.
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Activists from the group "Hunger Until You’re Honest" have been trying for months to pressure the government with a hunger strike. One activist is now in life-threatening danger. Large parts of the climate movement are observing the protest with concern.
By Fabian Löhe
The “interim COP” SB60 has begun in Bonn. 6,000 delegates from around the world are working to clear as many obstacles as possible for an outcome at COP29 in Baku this November. Here are the most crucial and hotly contested topics to watch in Bonn.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to OECD figures, developed countries mobilized almost 116 billion US dollars for climate financing in 2022. This is the first time they have exceeded the target of 100 billion. This boosts negotiations on a new climate finance target. Whether the trend will continue is unclear.
By Nico Beckert
Climate change is also impacting the security of drinking water supply in Germany. Reservoirs, in particular, must adapt to new and changing conditions. While the supply is secure, better management is required.
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In a report adopted on Tuesday, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea writes that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea obligates climate action. This is a victory for small island nations. The Tribunal's arguments will impact future climate conferences and lawsuits.
By Alexandra Endres
Once again, a court has judged the federal government's climate policy as inadequate. Experts believe this will have consequences – despite the recently passed weakening of the Climate Change Act.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
