The climate wing of the CDU/CSU has re-elected its old board: Thomas Heilmann will continue to lead the "Climate Union" to defend emissions trading and urge the CDU/CSU-led federal government to do more to protect the climate.
By Bernhard Pötter
The former head of the BMZ press office is moving to BUMKN as spokesperson for Carsten Schneider. His predecessor, Ulrich Schulte, will be responsible for marine conservation in the future.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EU climate target for 2040 is likely to be congruent with the ideas of the governing coalition in Berlin. As with the coalition contract, the EU Commission will also support the inclusion of Article 6 certificates, Table.Briefings was told.
By Lukas Knigge
The Ministry of Finance wants to shift funds from the regular budget to the KTF and finance the energy price reduction from the special fund. The plans have met with criticism from the Greens, while the BMF defends them.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Committee on Climate Action and Energy in the German parliament will be chaired by a climate expert from the Left Party in the upcoming legislative period. Its members include experts, deniers and those who are a blank slate in environmental policy. The number of female former ministers is remarkably high.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new study suggests that plants and animals in mountainous regions adapt better to climate change than previously assumed, thus calling previous theories into question. However, experts warn that interpretations should be made with caution. Meanwhile, there is little hope for glaciers.
By Anja Graßl
For the first time, Latin American countries are no longer pursuing plans to expand coal power. Honduras and Brazil have scrapped the two remaining projects. Honduras has also joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance.
By Nico Beckert
Environmental organizations accuse Azienda Elettrica Ticinese of jeopardizing the coal phase-out with a compensation lawsuit.
By Alex Veit
Unlike in the US, German banks stay their ESG course. Large private banks stick to their climate plans.
By Redaktion Table
For the first time, wildfires are the main cause of tropical rainforest loss. The destruction was unprecedented in 2024, according to an analysis by the World Resources Institute.
By Lukas Bayer
