Australia's government wants to use 23 billion Australian dollars to promote the future markets of renewables, hydrogen and green raw materials and present itself as a green country. However, fossil fuels remain the main focus and climate financing remains low.
By Bernhard Pötter
More than two billion people cook with wood and coal, leading to millions of deaths annually, mostly among women and children. This problem could be significantly reduced in a relatively simple, cost-effective and environmentally friendly way. A summit in Paris is debating the pathways to achieve this.
By Goswami Urmi
Major banks continue to invest billions in the fossil fuel industry. In some areas, investments have even increased. However, there are also pioneers for a climate-friendly financial industry.
By Nick Nuttall
By June, the US Supreme Court will decide on the Chevron Doctrine. If the justices overturn this decision, numerous disputes will no longer be resolved by Congress, potentially complicating future climate and environmental regulations.
By Andreas Seidl
Behind the scenes at the UN and ahead of the Bonn mid-year conference in June, the debate over the host of the 2026 climate conference has begun. There are many compelling arguments for Australia.
By Bernhard Pötter
From an economic perspective, Commerzbank is back on track. But when it comes to socio-ecological transformation, the situation looks different. Here, the bank failed to meet its own targets.
By Redaktion Table
False information and delaying narratives play a growing role in the EU election campaign. Compared to previous elections, climate disinformation is now much more subtle – making it even more dangerous.
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The Petersberg Climate Dialogue took the temperature of the negotiations in the run-up to COP29. The result: old and new demands for finance, an alliance for better climate plans and, with Azerbaijan, a confident next host. There are still many unanswered questions.
By Bernhard Pötter
Afghanistan has also been cut off from climate financial aid since the Taliban took power. Now there is movement: Because mitigating the damage is one of the few issues in which the global public and the new government have common interests.
By Redaktion Table
The Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin will inform visitors about the course of COP29 host Azerbaijan, the 'COP Troika' and Germany's climate finances. But many of the most interesting questions will only be touched on unofficially.
By Bernhard Pötter
