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
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
Die COP30 in Belém ist anders als andere Klimakonferenzen: Fortschritte bei Erneuerbaren treffen auf geopolitischen Gegenwind. Jetzt geht es darum, den Kurs zu halten. Dabei könnten die Schwellenländer eine Führungsrolle übernehmen.
By Jennifer Morgan
Cuts in development aid threaten to drastically reduce international climate financing, Oxfam and Care have calculated. Because loans are often used, the over-indebtedness of poor countries increases: According to these calculations, they have to raise USD 20 billion more annually for debt servicing than they receive in support at all.
By Nico Beckert
US President Donald Trump's administration is dismantling the country's climate policy and focusing on increasing gas exports. The justifications for this policy, which Energy Secretary Chris Wright defends, are often based on dubious facts.
By Bernhard Pötter
Germany is still keeping its word when it comes to pledges for international climate financing. In 2024, EUR 11.8 billion were contributed, EUR 6.1 billion from the budget. But this is likely to change soon, with cuts looming.
By Lukas Knigge
Noch hält Deutschland Wort bei den Zusagen für internationale Klimafinanzierung. 2024 wurden 11,8 Milliarden Euro beigesteuert, 6,1 Milliarden Euro aus dem Haushalt. Doch das dürfte sich bald ändern, es drohen Kürzungen.
By Lukas Knigge
The discussion about the planned TFFF initiative is gathering pace. A platform is to track investments and potential disbursements, and the Ministry of Development is looking into participating.
By Lisa Kuner
The heads of state and government were supposed to come to the Climate Summit in New York with new climate pledges. Some have delivered, although not all of them. However, the big question remains as to what outcome will be worked towards at the COP30 in Belém.
By Lukas Knigge
