This year was a pivotal year for climate policy: record temperatures, the start of the fossil fuel phase-out, the success of renewables, debates about financing. But what really mattered? A review of 2023.
By Bernhard Pötter
Work on the Global Adaptation Goal (GGA) at the climate summit was stalled for so long that many essential elements were left out of the final declaration. Above all, the African states cannot be satisfied with this. However, they ultimately accepted the text.
By Alexandra Endres
At COP28, it becomes clear that countries' national budgets alone can hardly finance the global energy transition. Private capital is urgently needed for investments. More and more proposals are making the rounds.
By Bernhard Pötter
The co-chairs of SBSTA/SBI have presented a draft conclusion for COP28 on the Global Stocktake. Practically all contentious issues are still open. It is also interesting to note what is not mentioned.
By Bernhard Pötter
The COP28 in Dubai has started with unprecedented success: The new Loss and Damage Fund with around $400 million to date is ready and EU countries are among the largest donors.
By Bernhard Pötter
Saber Hossain Chowdhury is Bangladesh's climate envoy. He is considered a pioneer in the fight for the loss and damage fund and champions for more funding for poor countries at COP28.
By Redaktion Table
