This year’s Petersberg Climate Dialogue will take place on April 21 and 22. For the first time in four years, it will once again be hosted by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN).
By Nico Beckert
Australia's Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will lead the negotiations at COP31. In doing so, he will have to cooperate with his country's fossil fuel lobby and Türkiye, a partner that is cautious about climate policy.
By Lisa Kuner
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is traditionally one of those putting the brakes on in the climate process. Despite this and for this reason, Federal Environment Minister Schneider wants to work more closely with the country. Circular economy and new climate cooperation are on the agenda during his visit to Riyadh.
By Bernhard Pötter
At the upcoming COP31 climate conference, IRENA wants to present a concrete roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels. The proposal, which is based on cooperation with the Turkish and Australian COP31 presidencies, is intended to support the implementation of the climate targets.
By Urmi Goswami
More renewables, more fossil fuels, more uncertainty, less cooperation, climate packages in the EU and Germany, the peak of emissions in China: 2026 is set to bring a number of important trends – and no doubt surprises, too. A look at what to expect.
By Bernhard Pötter
More renewables, more fossil fuels, more uncertainty, less cooperation, climate packages in the EU and Germany, the peak of emissions in China: the new year shows many important trends and certainly also surprises. A look ahead.
By Bernhard Pötter
The call for a global roadmap away from fossil fuels came as a surprise on the agenda for COP30. While it did not prevail, it highlighted the resistance and generated action. We can build on this.
By Jennifer Morgan
Die Forderung nach einem globalen Fahrplan weg von den Fossilen kam bei der COP30 überraschend auf die Tagesordnung. Sie setzte sich nicht durch, hat aber die Widerstände deutlich gemacht und Bewegung erzeugt. Darauf lässt sich aufbauen.
By Jennifer Morgan
Turkey and Australia are jointly organizing the next climate conference (COP31). While the conference will take place in Turkey, Australia will lead the negotiations and prepare the pre-COP in the Pacific.
By Lisa Kuner
On Friday morning, the COP Presidency published its long-awaited draft texts. A tripling of adaptation finance is included, albeit in a weaker form than some had hoped. But the major upset is the lack of a fossil fuel phase-out.
By Lukas Knigge, Alexandra Endres and Nico Beckert
