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Climate diplomacy

Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Eleven crucial questions.

At the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, the Brazilian presidency wants to present its plans and ideas for a successful COP30. The pressing issues are financing, NDCs, the US withdrawal and the lack of hotel beds. And the German government as host is a lame duck.

By Bernhard Pötter

Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Germany must take a leadership role now.

The geopolitical environment is becoming more difficult, and multilateralism and the rules-based international order can no longer be taken for granted. It is precisely now that Germany should seize the opportunity to prove itself as a reliable partner in climate policy and thus take on a leading role in climate diplomacy.

By Alexandra Endres

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

Hoekstra: Clear messages to the car industry

While EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra had to go into extra time at his first hearing a year ago, this time he was waved through without any major background noise. This was also due to some clear announcements by the Dutchman.

By Lukas Knigge

Azerbaijan: How the COP host waters down its climate plans

The COP29 host receives the worst score in the CAT rating. Reasons: Rising emissions, a watered-down NDC, and dependence on fossil fuels. When planning the COP, the presidency focuses on voluntary commitments instead of implementing the COP28 resolutions.

By Bernhard Pötter