Dozens of funds worldwide are intended to fund climate action in developing countries. In theory, they serve a good purpose. But they are confusing, bureaucratic and cost money to administer. The COP30 should therefore focus on simplifying the existing climate financing instead of setting up another fund. This requires Brazil's influence.
By Alexandra Endres
The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to boost decarbonization outside the EU, but it is unlikely to achieve its goal in Ukraine. If the EU and the new German government are serious about post-war green rebuilding, they need to do more – for example, in the form of a joint transformation fund.
By Alexandra Endres
The interim status of the coalition agreement shows that the negotiators from the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats are discussing abolishing the German Buildings Energy Act (GEG) in its current form. The central question is whether energy or emission efficiency should take priority in the future. It is important to remain pragmatic and find a common middle ground.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The new German government plans to massively expand climate-damaging gas-fired power plants to ensure a reliable supply and stabilize electricity prices. However, the shifting global situation requires a resilient power grid. However, amid a new global situation, Germany's security requires a resilient power grid – renewable energies combined with storage and a reform of the electricity system instead of subsidizing expensive natural gas.
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The geopolitical environment is becoming more difficult, and multilateralism and the rules-based international order can no longer be taken for granted. It is precisely now that Germany should seize the opportunity to prove itself as a reliable partner in climate policy and thus take on a leading role in climate diplomacy.
By Alexandra Endres
Hydrogen plays a decisive role in the transformation of the economy and autonomous energy generation. Kerstin Andreae (BDEW) and Bernd Weber (Epico) expect the new German government to show maximum commitment to a European alliance.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In the debate on climate change and its consequences, women are often one-sidedly portrayed as saviors or victims. This obscures how power relations and social factors deeply shape women's everyday lives. For a just transformation, it is essential to recognize them – and to fight against them.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Behind the buzzword climate foreign policy is an ambitious attempt to fundamentally reform Germany's climate diplomacy and make it more effective. Unwinding it would jeopardize the gains in internal effectiveness and external recognition. Regardless of which party forms the next government: Strategic considerations speak in favor of further expanding the existing foreign climate policy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In 2024, the 1.5-degree target was exceeded for an entire year for the first time. Despite this, UN climate diplomacy maintains the target. Abandoning it is not a viable option. It will require clear and honest communication to keep it alive – for the benefit of international climate action.
By Experts Table.Briefings
What can the next German government do to promote climate change mitigation in agriculture and open up new economic opportunities for farms? These are the five most important points.
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