The final text of COP28 does not contain the phase-out of fossil fuels that many countries had hoped for. However, many still see the somewhat ambiguously worded sentence on "phasing out fossil fuels" as a clear signal that the end of the fossil fuel era has been heralded.
By Lukas Knigge
Many of the voluntary climate initiatives and pledges presented at COP28 are neither new nor detailed enough to significantly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
By Nico Beckert
At COP28, participants are fighting over formulations regarding the fossil fuel phase-out. Spain's Environment Minister Teresa Ribera talks about an ambitious EU mandate and the role of industrialized and developing countries in climate financing.
By Lukas Knigge
The large-scale use of CCS technologies would not reduce emissions as much as hoped. This is shown by calculations from Climate Analytics. The reason: CCS technology captures far fewer greenhouse gases than is often assumed.
By Nico Beckert
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament defined its position for an EU certification framework for carbon removals. Unlike the Commission, the Parliament differentiates between the various technologies and options.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU ministers finalized their negotiation mandate for the UN Climate Conference in Dubai at the end of November on late Monday evening. The role of CCS is significantly restricted. However, the EU countries declined a heightened climate target (NDC).
By Lukas Knigge
Hardly noticed by the public, the EU has changed its course on the controversial issue of CCS: It now wants to keep the CO2 capture loophole open when ending fossil fuels. This is in line with the presidency of COP28.
By Bernhard Pötter
Hardly noticed by the public, the EU has changed its course on the controversial issue of CCS: It now wants to keep the carbon capture loophole open when ending fossil fuels. This is in line with the presidency of COP28.
By Lukas Knigge
