Lisa Badum, climate policy spokesperson for the Greens in the Bundestag, advocates increased climate partnerships in the Middle East, emphasizing that climate policy is inherently linked to security policy.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Shortly before the COP30, right-wing political actors in Brazil are organizing two counter-conferences. Experts expect an extensive disinformation campaign. And this has already begun.
By Alexandra Endres
Australia's opposition does not want to host the COP31 climate conference next year. Yet, many experts see this as a great opportunity.
By Lisa Kuner
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
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
Climate action is on the defensive, the development of the new financial target is changing geopolitics, and the consequences will also be felt in Europe. We have analyzed what the resolutions of COP29 mean beyond the mere results.
By Bernhard Pötter
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
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
Colombia, the host of the UN Biodiversity Summit COP16 in mid-October, intends to completely phase out the fossil fuel industry despite its tight budget. Germany is supporting the country in this endeavor. Hopes are high.
By Alexandra Endres
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
