Mit der Einführung eines Klimafaktors will die EZB den ökologischen Wandel in Unternehmen vorantreiben. Die Spitzenverbände der Banken und Sparkassen glauben hingegen nicht an die Wirksamkeit des Instruments.
By Günter Heismann
The European Central Bank is increasing the pressure on financial institutions to link financing to environmentally friendly criteria. The new directive is scheduled to take effect in the second half of 2026.
By Redaktion Table
Die Europäische Zentralbank erhöht den Druck auf die Geldhäuser, Finanzierungen an umweltfreundliche Kriterien zu koppeln. Die neue Richtlinie soll im zweiten Halbjahr 2026 in Kraft treten.
By Redaktion Table
At the Bonn interim climate conference, new ideas emerged on climate finance. COP30 host Brazil is pushing forward with “coalitions of the willing”. Whether these efforts will raise the necessary funds quickly remains highly uncertain. Yet 2025 will be a pivotal year for global climate financing.
By Nico Beckert
State Secretary for the Environment Jochen Flasbarth believes that Germany is "already holding up quite well" in the climate negotiations. Other countries expect leadership from the EU and Germany. Flasbarth wants to keep the International Climate Initiative at the same level in his ministry's budget.
By Bernhard Pötter
Since the ECB postponed its plan to reduce climate-damaging investments in July 2024, it has accepted fossil collateral worth EUR 13 billion. The NGO Reclaim Finance criticizes the long maturity of individual assets as particularly problematic.
By Lukas Bayer
After a dramatic day in Baku, COP29 ended with an agreement on a new climate finance target – known as the NCQG. Industrialized countries are to increase their annual payments to developing countries to USD 300 billion by 2035, but emerging countries will also contribute. This was followed by a hail of criticism.
By Lukas Knigge
The Dubai strategy could be repeated at COP29: The presidency first delivers weak negotiating texts, only to present the big breakthrough that the frustrated delegations can then agree on after all. There are signs of a similar playbook in Baku.
By Bernhard Pötter
Germany is providing €60 million in climate financing to replenish the Adaptation Fund. The money comes from the current budget, so the flow of funds is considered secure.
By Nico Beckert
Time is running out on the new climate finance target. Negotiations are tough. A high-level panel of experts sets out the urgency and need for more climate financing. While Sweden pledges a large sum, Azerbaijan has to put a climate fund on hold for the time being.
By Nico Beckert
