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
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 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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Heat-related deaths could increase significantly, especially among young people. This is the conclusion of a recent study. Previous research assumed that older people were particularly affected.
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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
Europe risks missing its climate targets for 2030 – with a CO2 gap of up to 29 percent. Slow electrification, low investment and technological gaps slow progress, jeopardizing the net zero target for 2050.
By Lukas Knigge
According to the think tank Agora Verkehrswende, the transport policy performance of the German government coalition is mixed. This means that the next government faces major tasks requiring a lot of money.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The starting credit quantity in the new emissions trading system (ETS II) for transport and buildings was determined on Tuesday. Around one billion credits will be issued once trading commences in 2027. Experts expect carbon prices to be significantly higher than in ETS I.
By Lukas Bayer
According to the World Bank, developing countries spent more capital on servicing their debt last year than what they were promised in climate payments for 2035 at COP29. South Africa wants to make debt a focus of its G20 presidency.
By Bernhard Pötter
