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
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
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
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
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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Argentina's president attacks the United Nations and considers climate action to be part of a "socialist agenda". It therefore comes as no surprise that he ordered the Argentinian delegation back from COP29. Climate activists expect this to have an impact on his country's energy policy.
By Alexandra Endres
Condensation trails account for a large part of the climate impact of air traffic. However, a new study confirms that these could easily be prevented by adjusting flight altitudes slightly.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Every year, the Climate Action Tracker calculates how much the global average temperature will rise if countries achieve their climate targets. The latest report for COP29 shows: Climate policy has worsened again.
By Lukas Bayer
In an early statement at COP29, the heads of state and government of the High Ambition Coalition formulated their expectations for the negotiations in Baku. Germany is also back on board.
By Lukas Knigge
Nitrous oxide, which is also a known party drug, harms the climate and our health. German Health Minister Lauterbach now plans to ban the drug. Meanwhile, a UN report at COP29 urges a decisive anti-nitrous oxide policy in industry and agriculture.
By Lukas Bayer
