Confusing forest conservationist
Brazil has chosen a mythological figure as its mascot for the climate conference. ”Curupira” stands a protector of the forest — but could cause confusion.
By Lisa Kuner
Brazil has chosen a mythological figure as its mascot for the climate conference. ”Curupira” stands a protector of the forest — but could cause confusion.
By Lisa Kuner
German companies have come a long way since 2015: from being skeptical to overfulfilling the Climate Protection Act. Globally, too, climate change is increasingly seen as a successful business model.
By Kai Schöneberg
Lena Schilling negotiated the EU climate target as shadow rapporteur for the Greens. Two years ago she was still shaping the Austrian climate movement, today she is the youngest MEP – and part of the EU delegation at COP30.
By Lukas Bayer
The Paris Agreement has changed the global economy, but progress is too slow. COP30 in Belém should set three priorities: Expanding renewables, abandoning fossil fuels, protecting forests — and fairness in all areas.
By Laurence Tubiana
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
At COP30 in Belém, 19 CEOs and board members of German companies are calling for policies that reconcile economic and climate interests instead of pitting them against each other.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
A report by a group of experts details how to achieve the goal of USD 1.3 trillion in international climate. There is no lack of private capital or opportunities to mobilize more public funds, it says.
By Nico Beckert
Two reports illustrate insufficient progress made by NDCs. The 1.5-degree budget could be used up in just four years. Several experts warn that this increases the risk of tipping points being crossed.
By Lukas Bayer
For the first time in years, more protest by civil society is possible during this COP. Grassroots movements have organized a counter-summit and there have already been clashes with security forces.
By Lisa Kuner
Countries are overestimating possibilities of removing carbon from the atmosphere using land-based technologies and neglecting emissions reductions: This is a key finding of the new Land Gap Report, whose authors call for tax and trade reforms as well as debt relief.
By Alexandra Endres