Week one of the first-ever climate conference without an official US delegation passed off without any glitches. Behind the scenes, though, tasks and areas of activity at COP and in terms of global climate policy are being redistributed.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
In the ten years since the Paris Climate Agreement, civil society has made a decisive contribution to tackling climate change. However, activists around the world are currently under pressure, with limited opportunities for action and increasing setbacks.
By Lisa Kuner
Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is traveling to China as the first minister of the new black-red coalition. The trip is considered a test run for the government’s China strategy, with clear positions on Taiwan, the economy, and the war in Ukraine.
By Amelie Richter
The first week of negotiations in Belém is over. The quiet start to the conference came at a price: negotiations on four contentious issues are dragging on into the week two and will likely define COP30 until the end.
By Lukas Knigge
Ten years after the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement, we analyze the successes and challenges and take a look into what the next few years may hold in store. Today’s focus: international climate finance.
By Nico Beckert
It is still unclear whether US President Trump and Russia’s head of state Vladimir Putin will go ahead with preparations for new nuclear tests. Experts doubt this and warn that Beijing, in particular, would benefit from the end of the test moratorium.
By Nana Brink and Viktor Funk
Growing investment in defense start-ups is fraught with risks, according to experts. It is not the industry, but rather Europe’s governments that should set the tone for changes to the procurement system, they say.
By Robert Wallenhauer
At COP30, an alliance of pioneering countries is pushing for a decision on a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. The issue is controversial and could cause difficulties for the Brazilian COP presidency.
By Bernhard Pötter
The EU Parliament is in favor of a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040, while requirements for ensuring sustainable supply chains are set to be abolished at the same time: Rarely have climate policy blessings and curses been so close together.
By Lukas Knigge
German companies have come a long way since 2015: from being skeptical to overfulfilling the Climate Protection Act. Globally, too, climate change is increasingly seen as a successful business model.
By Kai Schöneberg
