Coal phase-out

'Encouraging China to set more ambitious targets'

Climate policy plays an important role in the German government's first China strategy. Germany faces a dilemma: On the one hand, the federal government wants to encourage China to be more engaged in climate action. On the other hand, it wants to reduce dependence on green technology imports from China. So, how can both goals be achieved simultaneously – more cooperation and more independence?

By Nico Beckert

Climate in Numbers: Fewer coal-fired power plants planned worldwide – except in China

By Alexandra Endres

Study: Coal phase-out overburdens poorer countries

By Nico Beckert

Scientists for Future recommend moratorium for Lützerath

By Alexandra Endres

JETP No. 3: Vietnam receives 15.5 billion for coal phase-out

By Bernhard Pötter

G7 offer Vietnam 15 billion dollars for coal phase-out

By Nico Beckert

Siti Nurbaya Bakar – coal phase-out with billions from the North

By Redaktion Table

Indonesia: 20 billion from G7 for coal phase-out

The industrialized countries are helping Indonesia phase out coal to net zero in 2050 with 20 billion dollars. South Africa is the model for this "JETP" initiative for equitable energy transformation. But in Vietnam, India, and Senegal, the initiative is making little headway.

By Bernhard Pötter

'The global coal phase-out will definitely happen'

At the end of the first week, COP27 was all about decarbonization. Speaking with Bernhard Pötter, the two experts, Jan Steckel and Michael Jakob, explain how and when the inevitable coal phase-out will happen – and where it is currently being delayed.

By Bernhard Pötter

'Ukraine will have the right to a certain increase in greenhouse gas emissions'

The global climate may be one of the least of the Ukrainian environment minister's concerns at the moment. In an interview with Komila Nabiyeva, Ruslan Strilets explains the impact of the Russian invasion on the environment and how the country plans to achieve its climate goals.

By Redaktion Table