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What can religions contribute to climate policy? Churches bear witness during climate disasters and support the cries for climate actions and reparations. The spirit of Christmas demands that wealthier nations reduce their emissions sharply and share their resources radically with vulnerable countries and communities.
By Redaktion Table
Three texts were highly controversial until the end of the negotiations. In the early hours of Sunday morning, negotiators agreed on a fund for damages and losses, a roadmap for greenhouse gas mitigation, and the COP27 policy framework decision.
By Lukas Knigge
The COP27 loss and damage fund is a historic decision. The issue, largely ignored in negotiations since the first conference, has now reached the center stage. How it came about is an example of the winding paths of the COP process.
By Bernhard Pötter
The EU electrified COP27 with a new proposal: It agrees to a loss and damage fund under far-reaching conditions. This divides the group of developing countries and China and disturbs the historical balance of the COPs. This is exactly what the EU wants to achieve.
By Bernhard Pötter
At COP27, the German government and Ghana jointly presented the Global Shield against Climate Risks, which is intended to support countries particularly vulnerable to climate damage. Many details are still unclear. Some activists fear a distraction maneuver.
By Alexandra Endres
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
The climate conference in Egypt is supposed to become an "implementation COP". Instead of making new promises, the old ones are to be honored: More money for loss and damage, climate finance and climate adaptation. Furthermore, fossil fuels could make a comeback.
By Lukas Knigge