Ten countries have committed to anti-disinformation standards at COP30 in Belém, with Brazil receiving considerable praise for its “historic leadership role”. But an agency that also works with the fossil fuel industry is handling the PR work for the summit.
By Alexandra Endres
A new initiative involving GIZ, Germany’s main development agency, warns that the Paris climate goals are at risk because the green economy lacks skilled workers worldwide. It also says that, provided there is sufficient investment, a net 375 million new jobs could be created in climate-friendly sectors.
By Alexandra Endres
The Paris Agreement is based on cooperation and trust within a multilateral framework. Wars, trade conflicts and the rise of nationalist authoritarianism have slowed momentum. While the transition to green energy is underway, it is leading to tensions.
By Bernhard Pötter
Nobody knows yet where the next climate conference will take place. But a decision on the one after that, COP32 in 2027, has already been made, with Ethiopia emerging as the winner.
By Bernhard Pötter
Demand for cooling will rise sharply by 2050 — and so will its associated emissions. This is the conclusion of a recent report. However, there are also ways to make cooling more climate-friendly.
By Lisa Kuner
The World Energy Outlook 2025 shows that the world is currently heading towards a warming of 2.5 degrees despite rapid growth in renewables. In order to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees, investments would have to be doubled.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Extreme weather hits developing countries particularly hard. This is the conclusion of the new Climate Risk Index. But European countries are also exposed to significant climate risks.
By Lisa Kuner
China fordert von Industrieländern, sich an das Prinzip der „gemeinsamen, aber unterschiedlichen Verantwortung“ zu halten. An einem Projekt zum Schutz von Brasiliens Regenwäldern wird China sich nicht beteiligen.
By Redaktion Table
China is calling on industrialized countries to adhere to the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities.” China will not participate in a project to protect Brazil’s rainforests.
By Redaktion Table
