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
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
After member states adopted their position on the EU’s 2040 climate target last week, the ball is now in EU Parliament's court. The Environment Committee voted in favor of a position that is very similar to that of the Council.
By Lukas Knigge
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
UNEP Emissions Gap Report: New NDCs not reducing emissions fast enough to achieve Paris targets. World faces 2.6 degrees of heating. The UN is calling for greater ambition and the creation of natural and manmade CO₂ sinks.
By Nico Beckert
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
Solar and wind farm operators complain about long delays for grid connections. As the German government has taken no action on this to date, the Greens are now reintroducing a bill from previous government to the Bundestag.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
