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COP29: The most important results

After a long delay and tough negotiations, COP29 ended early Sunday morning in Baku. A financial target was agreed upon, with the industrialized countries promising a sum of USD 300 billion by 2035. However, in other areas, progress only means preventing regression.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Adaptation: A weak text with significant gaps

Work on the Global Adaptation Goal (GGA) at the climate summit was stalled for so long that many essential elements were left out of the final declaration. Above all, the African states cannot be satisfied with this. However, they ultimately accepted the text.

By Alexandra Endres

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Experts: Europe is not prepared for climate-related epidemics

Various infectious diseases are increasing in Europe due to climate change. These include, for example, tropical diseases transmitted by the Asian tiger mosquito. Experts are alarmed: Other infections could also increase and pose a threat in the future.

By Lisa Kuner