EU member states are required to submit plans by Monday on how they intend to spend money from the EU Climate Social Fund. Germany will miss the deadline. In the meantime, German civil society organizations have put forward their own proposals.
By Alex Veit
The countries of the Global South do not have the resources to implement the CO2 border adjustment mechanism from 2027, say UN diplomats. They are therefore calling for a postponement and financial participation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
European aviation has almost fully recovered from the pandemic by 2024 – with serious consequences for the climate. A new study shows that a large proportion of aviation emissions remain unpriced.
By Lukas Knigge
The CDU-affiliated Economic Council of Germany is calling for companies to be allowed to keep money for the purchase of CO2 certificates. Each company should use this money to finance its own climate action measures. Any shortfall in revenue for public budgets should be offset by others.
By Manuel Berkel
China has officially decided to extend its emissions trading system to the steel, cement and aluminum sectors. However, to ensure a smooth transition and a lack of upper caps, the ETS will not significantly reduce emissions in the near future.
By Nico Beckert
At the Strategic Dialog on the steel industry, trade unions and industry want concrete statements on how the EU Commission intends to help the sector out of the crisis. The Commission's concept paper only touches on key topics.
By Alex Veit
The ramp-up of CO2 removal technologies is currently still sluggish. Yet the need is huge if Europe wants to meet its climate targets. Integrating negative emissions into the ETS could help, as could taking on CO2 debt.
By Lukas Knigge
With the increase in climate-related extreme events, inflation through supply shocks threatens to become the norm. Experts recommend rethinking the division of roles between the ECB and governments. However, they disagree on how far the ECB should go in the fight against climate change.
By Marc Winkelmann
In Poland, the energy revolution has been initiated. The elections next weekend will decide whether it will be accelerated or not.
By Claire Stam
