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Climate Justice

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EU Social Climate Fund: Germany may miss deadline for applications.

The EU countries still have a good two months to send their plans to Brussels as to what they intend to do with the money from the Social Climate Fund. Germany, like other member states, will hardly be able to meet this deadline. This could have problematic consequences for the planned climate money.

By Lukas Knigge

Opinion

Supporting a just energy transition in Africa

There are calls for tripling of renewables at COP28. Amos Wemanya sees this as a tremendous opportunity and potential for the African continent. However, the countries need support and the focus must be on a just transition, he demands.

By Redaktion Table

Frauen pflanzen Reis in Kathmandu, der Hauptstadt Nepals. In dem Land haben sich Frauen zusammengetan, um sich das Recht auf Landbesitz zu erkämpfen.
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'No climate justice without feminism'

German foreign and development policy is to become feminist, according to the government's plans. This will also change climate policy. Feminism is supposed to bring more equal rights for all: Societies are to become fairer – and thus more resilient to global warming.

By Alexandra Endres

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Climate justice: Experts call for redistribution via taxes

New arguments in the debate on climate justice: More taxes for the rich and large emitters should reduce emissions and eliminate poverty, according to a comprehensive study. It calls for national and international financial reforms to balance out injustice in and between countries.

By Bernhard Pötter

Opinion

Christmas, the celebration of climate justice

What can religions contribute to climate policy? Churches bear witness during climate disasters and support the cries for climate actions and reparations. The spirit of Christmas demands that wealthier nations reduce their emissions sharply and share their resources radically with vulnerable countries and communities.

By Redaktion Table

Walk For Your Future Climate March Organized In Brussels People are holding a banner from Amnesty International, during
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COP27: NGOs complain about repression

The criticism of COP27 host Egypt from civil society is mounting. High prices, surveillance and further repression prevent activists and NGOs from doing their work. While the conference is still underway, a human rights activist who has been imprisoned for many years faces death.

By Lukas Knigge