UNFCCC cannot provide any projections or temperature estimates in its current synthesis by NDCs because only a third of the countries have submitted their reports. Despite a positive trend, progress is far too slow to achieve Paris climate targets.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to their own figures, the EU and its member states raised EUR 31.7 billion to combat global climate change in 2024 and mobilized EUR 11 billion in private finance using public funds.
By Nico Beckert
A Danish compromise draft provides for the 90% reduction target to be reviewed every two years and for other sectors to be relieved of emission reductions if forests or technologies do not have the planned CO₂-reducing effect.
By Redaktion Table
Adaptation funding works, but it is not enough and is very unevenly distributed: This is shown by a new index from “Bread for the World.” The NGO proposes that Germany should host a summit on adaptation financing in 2026 and support an international levy on private flights.
By Alexandra Endres
Brazil’s proposal to save the rainforests, the TFFF investment fund, is to be managed by the World Bank. Critics describe the TFFF as incomplete and financially risky and are calling for improvements. Brazil defends its plans.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU environment ministers have set their priorities for the UN Climate Change Conference in November – without an NDC. The heads of state and government are to discuss this at the EU summit. The Commission also presented details for the adaptation of ETS 2.
By Lukas Knigge
The good news from a recent UNFCCC report: Many countries have submitted their National Adaptation Plans, and many plans are comprehensive and well thought out. But the necessary funding is lacking – a challenge for the negotiations at COP30.
By Alexandra Endres
The COP30 in Belém is different from other climate conferences: Progress on renewables is facing geopolitical headwinds. The challenge now is to stay the course. The emerging economies could play a leading role in this.
By Jennifer Morgan
The Brazilian environment minister is calling for negotiations on the implementation of the fossil fuel phase-out at COP30. A “just energy transition” must include producers and consumers. The EU and island states respond positively, while Saudi Arabia rejects the proposal.
By Daniela Chiaretti
Shortly before the COP30, the most important finance ministers make cautious proposals for the future of climate financing. Why they were watered down – and what conflicts are looming at the climate conference.
By Nico Beckert
