COP process tends toward lethargy while climate change accelerates rapidly. The Club of Rome co-chair calls for: Climate conferences urgently need to be revamped to become more actionable and effective. Six reform proposals for the preparations for COP28.
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The EU not only needs a military "Zeitenwende", but also a consistent move toward a decentralized, regenerative energy supply. This will help protect the climate and its own security and peace regime.
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Money is tight; the Bundeswehr needs investment – not only in new weapons but also in wind power and photovoltaic systems. Shortly before the Munich Security Conference, it is clear that a decentralized, climate-friendly energy supply would increase the security of the troops.
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Record rare earth discovery in Europe: The find in Sweden sparks euphoria. But the quantities will be used up quickly. Europe needs other solutions to meet the raw material needs for the climate transition. For example, a law that promotes recycling and stops wastage.
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60 years ago, the Élysée Treaty was signed. Today, Germany and France are strong European partners. But if they do not cooperate more closely on climate and energy policy, the cohesion of the European Union will be at risk.
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Davos brings together those who have the money and the power to really make a difference for the climate: For example, by promoting much-needed investment in new technologies or by being the first to use still-expensive technology. They can afford it.
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COP27 did not produce any progress in reducing emissions. But progress is urgently needed. The planet needs a new negotiating format: a permanent climate parliament.
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What can religions contribute to climate policy? Churches bear witness during climate disasters and support the cries for climate actions and reparations. The spirit of Christmas demands that wealthier nations reduce their emissions sharply and share their resources radically with vulnerable countries and communities.
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Originally, a climate club was supposed to help its member countries drive climate action through coordinated CO2 prices. The climate club recently established by the G7 no longer has much to do with this. Nevertheless, it can have a positive effect – if it can be cleverly developed further.
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Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is exacerbating the climate crisis – but this hardly matters at COP27. Those who stand up for the environment in authoritarian Russia live in danger. If the world really wants to protect the climate, it cannot ignore these issues, according to Arshak Makichyan
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