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Climate & Environment

Feature

COP26: The struggle for Article 6

Probably the most important goal of the World Climate Conference in Glasgow (COP26) is to reach an agreement on the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement — the last part of the so-called "Paris Rulebook" that has not yet been fully negotiated. The aim is to create a global CO₂ certificate trading system. The framework conditions are likely to be the subject of intense wrangling.

By Lukas Knigge

Opinion

Clean energy has won the race

Achieving the warming target is not primarily about making sacrifices, argues the head of the US research organisation RMI. Rather, a rapid shift to renewable energy could save trillions of dollars.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

COP26: aviation and shipping as problematic areas

The success or failure of the World Climate Conference in Glasgow (COP26) will probably be decided by the negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. However, agreement is also likely to be reached in other areas – with relevant consequences for global climate protection. One thorny issue is the reduction of emissions from shipping and aviation.

By Lukas Knigge

Klimakrise: Connie Hedegaard (OECD) zur Klimaschutz-Konferenz in Glasgow
Opinion

The EU must step up in Glasgow

Where are the Europeans? The UN climate conference in Glasgow must urgently deliver concrete results, writes former EU Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard in her position paper. It is up to the EU to take a stand, especially with regard to poorer countries.

By Redaktion Table