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Climate protection

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'Negotiators are not familiar with the latest research'

Johan Rockström, co-director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), has been advising COP delegates on scientific issues for years. His conclusion: Many don't understand the urgency to act. He sees "elements of frustration". But giving up is out of the question for him.

By Bernhard Pötter

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EU at COP: middle field instead of top

Starting Monday, EU environment ministers and Climate Commissioner Frans Timmermans will be in the mix at the climate conference. They are boasting about ambitious Brussels plans, but they don't have only good news to share. The pressure on Timmermans and his team is great.

By Lukas Knigge

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Why the decisions at COP27 can save lives

Floods, malaria, displacement: The climate crisis threatens the health of people in many parts of the world. Limiting global warming to below 1.5 degrees is critical, according to Carol Devine and Elisa de Siqueira. From COP27, they expect action on continued greenhouse gas reductions and more resources for health protection.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

DG Climate: at the levers of EU climate protection policy

Need to talk on many levels: The European Union organizes its climate diplomacy in a particular way and is therefore not particularly flexible on the international stage. The Directorate-General for Climate plays a central role in this, especially now that the second and decisive week of climate negotiations is beginning.

By Claire Stam