For 13 years, Franz Perrez helped shape the climate negotiations as Switzerland's environmental ambassador. He recently left the COP stage. In an interview with Table.Media in the run-up to the next climate summit in Dubai, he calls on the emerging economies to show more commitment to reducing carbon emissions and finance.
By Bernhard Pötter
In a government statement, Rishi Sunak reaffirms his course on energy and climate policy: Maintaining the net zero target while extracting more oil and gas from the North Sea and reducing climate standards for buildings and transport. Opposition and experts decry regression.
By Redaktion Table
Now that the structure of the loss and damage fund has been decided on, it remains unclear where the money will come from – and how much it could be. UNCTAD has now listed potential sources: If political will exists, a lot of capital is available.
By Bernhard Pötter
Shortly before the summit meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in San Francisco, China presented a long-awaited strategy for reducing methane emissions. Although the plan lacks ambition, it could be an important signal from the two climate superpowers ahead of the next climate conference.
By Nico Beckert
India's recently concluded monsoon season is rated as "normal." But a closer look reveals significant rainfall fluctuations. This August was the driest in over 100 years. Scientists warn of more rainfall in other months. Both negatively impact agriculture.
By Goswami Urmi
Pre-COP in Abu Dhabi: The German government again refuses to sign a declaration by the High Ambition Coalition, although it aligns with most of its goals. A divide between countries with and without fossil interests also emerges among the frontrunners.
By Bernhard Pötter
Some developing countries remove carbon from the atmosphere through large carbon sinks in the form of forests. This is why the Coalition for Rainforest Nations intends to sell carbon offset credits to other nations under the Paris Climate Agreement. But it is doubtful whether this will benefit the climate.
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The US government plans massive subsidies and tax benefits to build up a hydrogen industry. However, experts are skeptical: Crucial questions remain unanswered and the use of fossil fuels has also been considered "clean" so far. The details of the regulations are decisive.
By Redaktion Table
The energy transition partnership JETP between several developed countries and Indonesia has serious problems: The schedule is delayed, it lacks correct data and transparency, and the goals are apparently too ambitious. Now, even money intended for green investments could flow into coal power.
By Redaktion Table
The "Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance" rejects emissions trading, the phasing out of internal combustion engines and Germany's transition to 100 percent renewables. The founding paper does not mention climate targets. Instead, the planned political party focuses on new technologies and wants to resume Russian gas imports.
By Bernhard Pötter
