The Turkish environment minister wants to drive the global energy transition forward. If Turkey steps up, it could give climate diplomacy a boost.
By David Goeßmann
Colombia’s Environment Minister aims to send a strong global message by hosting the first global conference on phasing out fossil fuels. She notes that the current crisis also presents an opportunity to do so, but emphasizes that the Global South in particular needs support in making the energy transition.
By Lisa Kuner
Hajo Eicken, the incoming head of AWI, wants to work more closely with partners in medium-sized countries in response to the US government’s anti-research policies. At the same time, he still sees a small glimmer of hope in the US climate research budget.
By Nico Beckert
Australia's Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will lead the negotiations at COP31. In doing so, he will have to cooperate with his country's fossil fuel lobby and Türkiye, a partner that is cautious about climate policy.
By Lisa Kuner