Teresa Ribera has been confirmed as the European Union's new Commissioner for Competition in the hearings of the EU Parliament. She is likely to advance the decarbonization of industry and leave her mark on UN climate conferences.
By Lukas Knigge
At COP29, the EU and 25 countries signed an appeal against coal power. It will also be incorporated into their new climate targets (NDCs). But a back door remains open.
By Lukas Bayer
Attribution studies on hundreds of extreme weather events and trends clearly reveal the influence of climate change: heat, drought, heavy rain and wildfires have become more likely and more severe.
By Lukas Bayer
The latest Atmosfair index reveals significant efficiency differences between various airlines. German airlines are falling behind because they are not renewing their fleets quickly enough. Overall, the industry has failed to meet its own target.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The planned Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) with India will not happen. BMZ State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth explained on the sidelines of COP29 that the JETP was not attractive for India.
By Bernhard Pötter
Germany is providing €60 million in climate financing to replenish the Adaptation Fund. The money comes from the current budget, so the flow of funds is considered secure.
By Nico Beckert
In the Climate Change Performance Index compiled by Germanwatch and the New Climate Institute, Germany ranks only 16th out of 63 countries. The main reason is the lack of progress in buildings and transport. Overall, however, the authors see reason for hope.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
According to a new study, Germany could theoretically contribute up to €100 billion a year to climate financing. However, the measures required for this are unlikely to be practicable.
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An analysis by Carbon Brief concludes that China has emitted more CO2 since industrialization than the entire EU. This has consequences for the negotiations on the new climate finance target at COP29.
By Alexandra Endres
The USA provided $11 billion for international climate financing in 2024, making it the largest bilateral donor according to its own figures. However, think tanks criticize that the US share should be much higher.
By Nico Beckert
