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
Normally, the debate on reducing emissions, i.e. mitigation, leads a shadowy existence at the COPs – especially at a financial COP like the one in Baku. But in the end and in light of the climate crisis, many countries are pushing for more serious steps. This is highly controversial.
By Bernhard Pötter
The second draft text for the Global Stocktake is here. Much remains unclear, but in some places, it is already clear where things might be heading.
By Lukas Knigge
The Maldives is one of the most low-lying nations in the world and thus particularly vulnerable to global warming. Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives in the European Union Omar Abdul Razzak spoke to Claire Stam about better access to climate finance, health risk and the importance of data collection.
By Claire Stam
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
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
