There is no crystal ball for predicting developments – but when it comes to the climate, some things are relatively clear: global warming will continue, the UN process will revolve around the fossil fuel phase-out, finance will be a key issue, and elections will change politics. An outlook for the coming year.
By Bernhard Pötter
Almost 100,000 people came to COP28. But compared to this number, the outcome of the summit appears modest. However, the UN climate conferences advance climate policy in various ways. The summit in Dubai also provided important leverage for future battles.
By Redaktion Table
Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Director of the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), hopes for a good COP28 outcome and faster climate action. She reorganizes the GIZ and sets new priorities in climate action and adaptation.
By Redaktion Table
Emissions from cooling are to be reduced by 68 percent by 2050. That is the promise more than 60 countries made at the climate summit in Dubai. A new report shows how this could be achieved.
By Alexandra Endres
China continues to restructure its industry. Green technologies have become the main driver of investment and growth. However, the People's Republic still reduces its emissions not fast enough.
By Nico Beckert
COP28 in Dubai must deliver a global master plan to advance climate action in a way that works for and with the economy. This includes a genuine cross-border carbon market.
By Experts Table.Briefings
EU budget, debt rules, industrial policy: The ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court is likely to have an impact on the European Union. How much depends on the decisions made by the Berlin coalition. A classification.
By Till Hoppe
