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COP29: many unresolved issues and time pressure

At the start of the second week, many COP29 construction sites are still open. The presidency wants to show the way forward, but doubts are being raised as to what it can achieve. Many areas are being put off until the next negotiations. And there was also a small mutiny.

By Nico Beckert

Climate adaptation: what can be achieved in Baku

Which indicators are suitable for measuring progress in climate adaptation? How much support do wealthy countries need to provide? This is being negotiated at COP29 in Baku. Many open questions are more technical. But there is also a lot of money at stake.

By Alexandra Endres

COP29: Why the climate movement is quieter but less divided

The reaction to the terrorist attack by Hamas and the Gaza war divided the climate movement a year ago. At COP29, the movement may not be as visible as before, but it has come together again internally. There are also economic reasons for this.

By Bernhard Pötter