For the first time in its history, the UN Climate Change Conference in December will be chaired by the head of an oil and gas company. The United Arab Emirates presents itself as modern, efficient and ambitious for the conference in Dubai. But their climate track record so far is rather poor.
By Bernhard Pötter
To meet the Paris climate targets, carbon dioxide must be removed from the atmosphere. But many carbon dioxide removal (CDR) methods are still in their infancy. Scientists are now urging policymakers to quickly devise a plan to promote negative emissions.
By Alexandra Endres
In Switzerland, Albert Rösti of the right-wing conservative People's Party (SVP) has been elected by parliament as the new minister for the environment and climate. He takes over the post at a crucial time when the country is struggling to meet its climate target. Rösti must now defend the government's climate course against his convictions and his own party.
By Redaktion Table
In 2020, BlackRock head Larry Fink wrote in his annual letter to CEOs that the firm would "put sustainability at the heart of its investment decisions." The results after three years, however, are mixed.
By Nico Beckert
The World Economic Forum in Davos will once again bring together leaders of politics and big business. On the agenda are global crises and possible solutions. Amidst the climate crisis, billionaires are increasingly becoming important players – sometimes openly, sometimes discreetly, sometimes for their own benefit. We introduce the biggest donors.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Geneva donor conference has pledged more money than expected for the reconstruction of flood-stricken Pakistan. The plans of the government and donor countries include reconstruction of infrastructure as well as political reforms like improved governance. The project is seen as a trial for regulating climate damage.
By Goswami Urmi
In planning Germany's liquefied natural gas terminals, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs works with an incorrect figure at a crucial point. This significantly overestimates the need for new infrastructure.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
For the new Swedish government, climate policy is not a priority back home, but it is in the EU. The government leans on far-right climate change deniers in parliament. Great efforts are not to be expected. But the green transformation in the country and the EU continues.
By Redaktion Table
Following the COP27, which was disappointing from the EU's point of view, calls for a European climate envoy are growing louder. They should only take care of the international climate negotiations. The idea is not easy to implement, but there would be some good candidates.
By Lukas Knigge
High temperatures and high emissions, important financial decisions and the influence of geopolitics – 2023 will be another turbulent year for global climate policy. Here are the most important trends.
By Bernhard Pötter
