China’s emissions have not risen for 18 months, and in some cases have even fallen slightly. While many sectors are making progress, the chemical industry is falling behind.
By Nico Beckert
The Bloomberg Philanthropies Foundation will fill the gap in the UN Climate Change Secretariat’s core budget, UNFCCC head Simon Stiell has announced. Following the withdrawal of the USA and the poor payment discipline of many countries, large gaps have recently opened up in the budget.
By Lukas Bayer and Bernhard Pötter
The CDU/CSU wants to abolish the 65% renewables requirement for new heating systems, while the SPD has so far remained committed to it. The outcome of the dispute remains to be seen.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Before COP kicked off, a militia threatened to cut off the power supply to the event. This was preceded by a police operation in Rio de Janeiro that left over 100 people dead.
By Lisa Kuner
UNFCCC head Simon Stiell offers a cautiously upbeat assessment after ten years of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now, though, there is a pressing need for more money to achieve the necessary momentum in climate action, he said.
By Lisa Kuner
19 countries want to quadruple the use of sustainable fuels, but there is also some criticism of the project.
By Lisa Kuner
The goal of climate neutrality by 2045 is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. A study by the University of Hamburg reveals setbacks in several areas. The only effective efforts in achieving climate targets are those at municipal level and a trend towards more climate lawsuits, it concludes
By Lukas Bayer
Healthier, humus-rich soils could absorb a large proportion of annual greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report by Save Soil. The organization calls for a switch to regenerative agriculture. The NDCs should take a much more systematic approach to including soil.
By Alexandra Endres
A decline in deforestation is has improved the COP host's carbon footprint: Brazil reports the biggest drop in emissions for 15 years.
By Kai Schöneberg
In order to prevent the planet from exceeding the 1.5-degree limit for too long, the think tank Climate Analytics proposes radical steps: With the Highest Possible Ambition scenario, the temperature rise could be stopped by 2050.
By Kai Schöneberg
