Rarely in recent years has climate action faced as much pressure as it has in 2025, both in Germany and internationally. The United States is leading a political rollback: Fossil fuel projects are becoming more attractive, while warnings from the scientific community are being ignored.
By Bernhard Pötter
Even if major developments are heading in the wrong direction, there have been some positive trends in climate policy: The annual COPs remain important, implementation is shifting to grassroots levels, climate lawsuits are successful and adaptation is proving worthwhile.
By Bernhard Pötter
The call for a global roadmap away from fossil fuels came as a surprise on the agenda for COP30. While it did not prevail, it highlighted the resistance and generated action. We can build on this.
By Jennifer Morgan
In an interview with Table.Briefings, German State Secretary for the Environment Jochen Flasbarth considers the trilogue agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target ambitious but correct, despite international emissions allowances. He is also not entirely disappointed with the outcome of COP30.
By Lukas Knigge
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, while the global transition away from fossil fuels is making progress, it is not yet fully established. This is what a new comprehensive report from 21 major economies shows. Part 3: Kazakhstan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Thailand, and the United States.
By Bernhard Pötter
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, while the global transition away from fossil fuels is making progress, it is not yet fully established. This is what a new comprehensive report from 21 major economies shows. Part 2: Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan.
By Bernhard Pötter
President Lula wants to “gradually reduce” Brazil’s dependence on oil and gas. In 60 days, his government will present guidelines for a roadmap to achieving this goal. Experts say that the plan will only be credible if it addresses Brazil’s own oil production and provides sensible financing measures.
By Alexandra Endres
The ICJ’s climate report is not mentioned in the COP30 decisions. ICJ judge Brant nevertheless finds the court’s legal opinion reflected in the texts. The opinion will continue to provide a “permanent legal framework” for negotiations in the future.
By Alexandra Endres
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, the global transition away from fossil fuels is making progress, but is not certain. This is shown by a new comprehensive report from 21 major economies. Part 1: Brazil, China, Costa Rica and the EU.
By Bernhard Pötter
Annalena Baerbock analyzes the geopolitics of the climate crisis after COP30: The UN must reform itself, and climate policy is becoming increasingly important. The President of the UN General Assembly warns against “fighting over every tenth of a degree of warming.”
By Bernhard Pötter
