The heads of state and government were supposed to come to the Climate Summit in New York with new climate pledges. Some have delivered, although not all of them. However, the big question remains as to what outcome will be worked towards at the COP30 in Belém.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU has postponed an agreement on its interim climate targets for 2035 and 2040. Large sections of industry are warning that Europe should stay the course on climate protection – even if not everyone agrees on the level of greenhouse gas reduction targets.
By Lukas Knigge
China is known for setting low climate targets but then exceeding them. Nevertheless, many observers are disappointed with Beijing's NDC for 2035, as more would have been possible.
By Nico Beckert and Lukas Bayer
Australia has presented its new NDC. However, not everyone is enthusiastic about the Canberra government's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by only up to 70% by 2035.
By Lukas Knigge
The final decision on the EU nationally determined contribution will not be made until after the summit of EU heads of state and government in October. On Thursday, the environment ministers only agreed on a statement of intent on the EU NDC for 2035.
By Lukas Knigge
Die finale Entscheidung fällt erst nach dem Gipfel der EU-Staats- und Regierungschefs im Oktober. Die Umweltminister einigten sich am Donnerstag lediglich auf eine Absichtserklärung über das EU-NDC für 2035.
By Lukas Knigge
The Papal States wants to reduce its emissions by 28% by 2035 and preach climate protection. At the beginning of October, a special conference hosted by Pope Leo XIV will debate the consequences of the encyclical "Laudato Si."
By Bernhard Pötter
Following the postponement of the EU's 2040 climate target, the European environment ministers will also postpone the NDC, which is important for the COP30. However, the declaration of intent could already define a target range for the European contribution.
By Lukas Knigge
