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
In the OECD negotiations, the USA could advocate a restriction on the financing of fossil fuels. This regulation could even outlast the coming Trump administration.
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At COP29 in Baku, Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck presented new standards for low-CO2 cement and concrete – the prerequisite for the industrial sector to complete the transformation. Corresponding projects are also to be supported.
By Lukas Knigge
Several EU member states are bringing representatives of the fossil fuel industry on their ticket to COP29 in Baku. Among other things, a gas partnership was signed there. Meanwhile, the EU Commission responded to criticism of the conflict of interest.
By Lukas Bayer
Countries and companies ignore almost 99 percent of all UN reports on methane emissions. Industry initiatives and corporate targets also often have gaps, two new reports show.
By Nico Beckert
At the climate conference in Baku, the first countries joined an initiative to increase the global capacity of energy storage systems sixfold. They also want to modernize and expand the electricity grids.
By Nico Beckert
At COP29, the EU states are demanding that rich emerging countries also contribute to climate financing alongside the developed countries. The countries most affected by climate change sense a diversionary tactic and are also demanding clear commitments from Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany is hoping for private funding to tackle the climate crisis. As it is unclear whether this money will actually flow, activists are calling for Germany to fulfill its responsibility.
By Redaktion Table
After a number of well-known people called for reforms to the COP process on Thursday, the voices defending the basic structure of the climate conferences are now getting louder. However, they also see room for improvement.
By Lukas Knigge
The global climate process urgently needs to be reformed, an open letter demands. The signatories include prominent climate scientists and UN diplomats.
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