After lengthy negotiations, the coalition leaders in Berlin have reached an agreement on the 2024 budget. Robert Habeck's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection has been hit particularly hard by cuts.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Norway donates 50 million US dollars to the Amazon Fund. By doing so, it recognizes Brazil's efforts to end deforestation.
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Liu Zhenmin will very likely become China's new climate envoy and chief negotiator at the next COP. Liu is following in big footsteps. He is considered less powerful and less well-connected than his predecessor, Xie.
By Christiane Kuehl
According to a new study, the fossil fuel phase-out would have to happen much faster in many countries than their previous phase-out data shows. The United States, the EU and Japan would have to provide the highest share of financial support to other countries in the phase-out process.
By Nico Beckert
Javier Milei has taken over the presidential office in Argentina. He is closing down the Ministry of the Environment, but has no intention of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement.
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A Table.Media survey shows: Climate and energy policy should be of the greatest importance to the German government in the second half of the legislative period. Decision-makers give comparatively good marks in this policy area.
By Fabian Löhe
Germany contributes 60 million euros to the UN Adaptation Fund. Even with this sum, the fund has missed its target for this year.
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Over half of all countries have tripled their renewable energy capacity in the last ten years. China and the Middle East have recorded the highest percentage growth.
By Nico Beckert
The EU, USA, China and other countries fight over the details of international emissions trading at COP28. While Europe aims for the strictest possible standards, the US relies on free market forces.
By Lukas Knigge
Billions of US dollars have been promised for the agriculture and food sector at COP28. So far, there has been a funding gap in this area.
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