The Tropical Forest Forever Facility promises forest protection at no public cost. But its financial model rests on a dangerous illusion – and could cost taxpayers billions. This also jeopardizes confidence in international climate finance.
By Max Alexander Matthey and Aidan Hollis
With the introduction of the Emissions Trading Directive, the EU has shown courage, write the authors of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). For its continued success, social measures will be decisive.
By Daniel Klingenfeld, Christoph Kühleis, Juliane Steegmann and Jan Weiß
To support the market ramp-up of climate-friendly products, the CDU/CSU–SPD coalition had agreed in its coalition pact to introduce climate-neutral lead markets – but the cabinet has now decided against it. Industry leaders are counting on the Bundestag to make improvements.
By Sabine Nallinger
The market for power-to-X fuels lacks investment security and stable demand. Governments should take a more active role in supporting market ramp-up, Agora Verkehrswende argues. Without such support, PtX will remain a niche phenomenon.
By Wiebke Zimmer and Leon Berks
Few have realized: Armament alone is not enough to preserve freedom, democracy and peace. Phasing out fossil fuels is not only essential for climate action, but also for our security.
By Felix Ekardt
Because CO₂ storage under the North Sea is reaching its limits, there are renewed calls for CCS to be permitted on land. But that would also be an expensive and far too risky mistake. Instead, we need the courage for a real transformation - towards a future in which CO₂ is not produced in the first place.
By Karsten Smid
Agriculture has major potential to contribute to EU climate neutrality – by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, storing carbon and providing alternatives to fossil raw materials. To mobilize this potential, the sector must finally become an integral part of the EU’s climate agenda.
By Christine Chemnitz and Harald Grethe
Involving citizens in climate policy leads to better decisions and strengthens trust in democratic processes, writes Tabea Lissner from the Robert Bosch Foundation. A new feasibility study shows how this can be done.
By Tabea Lissner
The new German government must maintain its international leadership role and continue to support the indigenous peoples of the tropical rainforests – because our future is closely linked. If we really want to put a stop to deforestation, investment here will have the greatest impact.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The UN Ocean Conference in Nice once again highlights the urgency of resolute climate action: Rising sea levels could make coastal cities uninhabitable – today's politicians will decide how high this rise will be. Climate researcher Hans-Otto Pörtner writes how inertia and delaying strategies already complicate the implementation of existing resolutions.
By Experts Table.Briefings
