The federal government has officially abolished the job of climate commissioner Jennifer Morgan. But Environment Minister Schneider wants to strengthen climate action. The task is therefore to be assigned to the Ministry of the Environment. The new government is currently negotiating what this will look like behind the scenes.
By Bernhard Pötter
Jennifer Morgan has embarked on a multi-day trip to Africa, planning visits to Nigeria, Ethiopia and Kenya. A hydrogen diplomacy office is set to be established in Kenya.
By David Renke
As COP28 negotiations intensify, Climate Secretary Jennifer Morgan urges the hosts to take a clear stance. Some states are "not constructive," and oil-producing nations try to "prevent the end of fossil fuels for their own interests". She sees no ambiguity in Germany's position; they are "fully in line with the EU".
By Bernhard Pötter
Negotiation week number two begins in Sharm el-Sheikh – and with it, the decisive round: The ministers arrive and the negotiations come to a head, becoming more confrontational. Money is at the center of the discussions.
By Lukas Knigge
