UNFCCC head Simon Stiell offers a cautiously upbeat assessment after ten years of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now, though, there is a pressing need for more money to achieve the necessary momentum in climate action, he said.
By Lisa Kuner
In Belém, the German Chancellor primarily wanted to send a message to his own country: Rather than presenting new ideas, he emphasized his government’s economic policy priorities of competitiveness and innovation. According to him, they do not preclude taking action to tackle climate change.
By Lukas Knigge
Brazil officially presented its TFFF rainforest fund at the Leaders’ Summit. Some countries promised surprisingly high investments. However, there is also criticism from various quarters.
By Lisa Kuner
On the first day of the Leaders’ Summit ahead of COP30, heads of state emphasized their willingness to cooperate. In addition to the usual appeals and slogans, some of the demands at COP could still generate action, such as a phase-out of fossil fuels or a methane agreement.
By Nico Beckert and Bernhard Pötter
After a night of negotiations, EU environment ministers presented an agreement on climate targets for 2040 and NDC for 2035, which is important for COP30. ETS 2 will be postponed and many unanswered questions remain.
By Lukas Knigge
The “Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T” makes specific proposals for greater climate funding. However, it is unlikely that rich countries will make any new financial commitments at COP30. At least there is hope for a new aviation levy.
By Nico Beckert
Up to now, Africa has mostly been portrayed as a victim in discussions about the climate. Carlos Lopes is calling for a new debate: Africa can help the world tackle climate change, he writes – if four points are met at COP30.
By Carlos Lopes
Healthier, humus-rich soils could absorb a large proportion of annual greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report by Save Soil. The organization calls for a switch to regenerative agriculture. The NDCs should take a much more systematic approach to including soil.
By Alexandra Endres
Negotiating right through the night, the EU environment ministers finally reached an agreement on the climate target for 2040 and the NDC for 2035, which is important for COP30. Nevertheless, questions remain.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU environment ministers want to make the climate targets for 2040 more flexible. On Wednesday night, they agreed on a target of a 90% reduction in greenhouse gases, whereby up to five percentage points can be achieved in other European countries.
By Lukas Knigge
