Donald Trump's team has very clear ideas about climate and energy policy for a second term in office: expanding fossil fuels, reversing IRA investments, less power for the federal government and authorities, legal attacks on climate action. However, the trend towards decarbonization continues.
By Redaktion Table
International organizations warn that the expansion of power grids around the world is too slow. This jeopardizes the renewables expansion targets adopted at COP28. The IEA and IRENA call for faster approval procedures, more investment, better planning and the expansion of domestic supply chains.
By Nico Beckert
A court has declared the permit for three oil fields in Norway invalid. This could affect many other oil projects.
By Alexander Karasek
Shortly before the EU Commission announces its interim target for 2040, scientists have identified significant gaps in the relevant EU legislation. Climate neutrality in 2050 is hardly achievable, they say. A CCS strategy and a form of climate fund are needed, for example.
By Lukas Knigge
After the elections in Taiwan, the government maintains its energy policy: Renewable energies are to reduce dependence on foreign fossil fuels and strengthen national security. But expansion has stalled. The island debates nuclear power as an alternative.
By Maximilian Arnhold
The US presidential primaries begin. The climate crisis continues to divide voters and parties. President Biden advocates climate action and jobs, while the Republicans want to abolish his programs. And another year of climate records and billions in damage is on the horizon.
By Redaktion Table
The German government is not only cutting back the Climate and Transformation Fund amid its budget crisis. There is also less money for the Action Program for Natural Climate Protection and foreign aid measures. It is unclear what will become of Chancellor Scholz's pledge of six billion euros annually for international climate aid.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Carbon emissions in Germany fell by around ten percent last year – more than ever before. However, around half of the decline is due to the weak economy. Emission targets for the transport and building sectors were missed once again.
By Nico Beckert
In 2024, new legislation and important energy and climate policy dates are on the agenda. An overview.
By Redaktion Table
There is no crystal ball for predicting developments – but when it comes to the climate, some things are relatively clear: global warming will continue, the UN process will revolve around the fossil fuel phase-out, finance will be a key issue, and elections will change politics. An outlook for the coming year.
By Bernhard Pötter
