The protection of tropical forests often receives a lot of attention in climate negotiations. However, many forests are also being destroyed in the north: for forestry and fires.
By Alexandra Endres
The ICVCM committee is supposed to promote trust in voluntary carbon credits. Two of its members have now resigned because they disagree with the internal assessment of forest credits.
By Fabian Löhe
The Arctic tundra has changed from a carbon sink to a carbon source for the first time. A NOAA report warns of a "warmer, wetter and unsafe world" for the local population and many animal and plant species.
By Lukas Bayer
The German government has adopted its climate adaptation strategy. Among other things, it provides for a better warning system, measures in healthcare, plans for urban greening and a more resilient infrastructure.
By Lukas Bayer
The European Commission wants to prevent migrants from being sent to the EU via Russia and Belarus. To this end, it is providing an additional €170 million for the bordering countries.
By Marion Bergermann
The EPP Group has adopted the position paper on the future of the automotive industry. Jens Gieseke, who drafted the paper, expects the positions to be reflected in the strategic dialog that Ursula von der Leyen intends to launch soon.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU imposes new sanctions on Russia. Several ships with Russian oil on board will no longer be allowed to enter European ports.
By Redaktion Table
The free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur is intended to guarantee the Mercosur states "benevolent" consideration in the assessment of deforestation risk under the deforestation regulation.
By Marc Winkelmann
Battery manufacturer CATL and car manufacturer Stellantis are planning a multi-billion euro factory for LFP batteries in Spain.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU head of government is visiting Brazil. Fico's host, together with Beijing, presented a twelve-point plan to end the war in Ukraine at the beginning of the year.
By Amelie Richter
