China's emissions trading still has numerous flaws and is no effective climate action instrument. Now the government aims to improve the data collection of corporate emissions. A hard emissions cap and an expansion of emissions trading are not expected before the end of the 2020s.
By Nico Beckert
China plans to restrict the export of technologies for the production of solar systems. The People's Republic is the technological leader in this field. The export stop would deal a severe blow to the West's efforts to build up its own solar industry.
By Nico Beckert
German Minister for Economic Affairs Habeck and his French counterpart Le Maire discussed possible ways out of the IRA subsidy dispute with the US government in Washington. They offered closer cooperation on green tech and supply chains. The USA wavers between protectionism and dependence.
By Bernhard Pötter
New arguments in the debate on climate justice: More taxes for the rich and large emitters should reduce emissions and eliminate poverty, according to a comprehensive study. It calls for national and international financial reforms to balance out injustice in and between countries.
By Bernhard Pötter
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Chile, Brazil and Argentina. Here are the key outcomes of his trip for climate and energy policy.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has officially presented the EU's response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The EU Green Deal Industrial Plan envisages more subsidies and simpler procedures. However, details on the funding via an EU Sovereignty Fund are still open.
By Redaktion Table
The French government's decarbonization policy for the industrial sector has failed for the moment. Only 4 out of 19 industrial sectors have published a legally required roadmap to net zero. But instead of sanctions, companies are now getting money.
By Claire Stam
More climate action in the agricultural sector is also a topic at the International Green Week. But reducing emissions from the sector proves difficult. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy does not deliver what is needed. Experts explain what needs to change.
By Alexandra Endres
In a new report, the Australian federal government defends a key point of its climate protection program. However, critics continue to accuse the carbon offset mechanism of doing little to protect the climate and would rather mask emissions. The role of voluntary carbon allowances remains controversial.
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Climate action is no priority for the Japanese government during its G7 presidency. Prime Minister Kishida rather talks about national security, new technologies and nuclear power. When it comes to decarbonization, the country relies on nuclear power and trillion-dollar investments.
By Redaktion Table
