According to new figures from the country's largest oil company, China's consumption of refined oil has peaked. In 2024, 1.3 percent less was consumed, mainly due to the boom in EVs.
By Nico Beckert
In the hot phase of the Bundestag election campaign, Agora Energiewende's Head of Germany, Simon Müller, is leaving the think tank. The think tank's Head of Europe, Matthias Buck, is also making way for a successor.
By Bernhard Pötter
China's ambassador to South Africa has held out the prospect of investments by Chinese companies in the electromobility sector. South Africa is one of the largest car exporters on the continent.
By David Renke
In the last two weeks, the number of applications for subsidies for eco-friendly heating systems has risen significantly. The BMWK believes the main reason for this is uncertainty about future funding opportunities.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The ICVCM committee is supposed to promote trust in voluntary carbon credits. Two of its members have now resigned because they disagree with the internal assessment of forest credits.
By Fabian Löhe
The German government has adopted its climate adaptation strategy. Among other things, it provides for a better warning system, measures in healthcare, plans for urban greening and a more resilient infrastructure.
By Lukas Bayer
The protection of tropical forests often receives a lot of attention in climate negotiations. However, many forests are also being destroyed in the north: for forestry and fires.
By Alexandra Endres
The Arctic tundra has changed from a carbon sink to a carbon source for the first time. A NOAA report warns of a "warmer, wetter and unsafe world" for the local population and many animal and plant species.
By Lukas Bayer
In 2025, the climate research institute MCC will be integrated into PIK. This expansion will enable PIK to build up capacities for forward-looking topics.
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Donor countries have pledged a record 100 billion US dollars for a three-year replenishment of the World Bank's fund for the poorest countries, providing a vital lifeline in their fight against crushing debt, climate catastrophe, inflation, and conflict.
By Redaktion Table
