Negotiators from the EU Parliament, Council and Commission have agreed on a new climate target in the trilogue. By 2040, carbon emissions are to be reduced by 90% compared to 1990 levels. However, they are watering down measures to achieve it.
By Lukas Knigge
Under pressure from the EU member states, the EU Commission has proposed recognizing international certificates for more flexible climate targets for the first time. However, there is a great deal of room for interpretation when calculating the planned target of three percent.
By Lukas Knigge
Ghana has launched Africa's first climate action agreement as part of the Paris Agreement. In an agreement with Switzerland, CO₂ credits from the use of clean cookstoves are traded. There is praise and criticism from experts.
By Samuel Ajala
