The COP30 ended one day late. Multilateralism, the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC process were retained as minimal goals. Only minor progress was made on phasing out fossil fuels, adaptation financing and forest protection.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
The GGA indicators were adopted in the face of fierce resistance and have the potential to trigger conflict in the future. A tripling of adaptation funding is coming, a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels is not: Here are the most important results of COP30.
By Alexandra Endres, Lukas Knigge and Nico Beckert
Reactions to the outcome of COP30 vary widely: German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has announced new “alliances” to phase out the use of fossil fuels. While long-time COP participants see progress, activists are disappointed.
By Nico Beckert
On Friday morning, the COP Presidency published its long-awaited draft texts. A tripling of adaptation finance is included, albeit in a weaker form than some had hoped. But the major upset is the lack of a fossil fuel phase-out.
By Lukas Knigge, Alexandra Endres and Nico Beckert
By drafting a contentious final text, the COP Presidency has upset all those calling for an end to fossil fuels. Is this a strategy or a miscalculation? Time is running out for a successful deal in Belém.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
With the launch of the European Business Wallet, the EU Commission wants to massively reduce bureaucratic costs and effort for business and administration. At the same time, it should also form part of a sovereign digital infrastructure for companies.
By Corinna Visser
At previous COPs, the fulfillment of hundreds of voluntary commitments and promises was never monitored. Brazil’s COP presidency has now provided greater clarity: The Action Agenda is intended to show how COP resolutions can be implemented on the ground.
By Bernhard Pötter
COP30 is supposed to adopt a Gender Action Plan to promote gender-equitable climate action. But it is currently in danger of failing due to resistance from some countries.
By Lisa Kuner
The EU Commission has announced a Digital Package with two omnibus proposals to reduce bureaucracy and simplify regulations. While business associations welcome the simplifications, consumer advocates warn of a data protection rollback.
By Corinna Visser
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva traveled back to Belém on Wednesday to provide a renewed impetus to negotiations at COP30. He met delegations and ministers throughout the day, which added momentum and delivered results.
By Lukas Knigge
