Auf der COP28 werden die Verhandlungen härter. Klima-Staatssekretärin Jennifer Morgan mahnt die Gastgeber, sich zu positionieren. Manche Staaten seien „nicht konstruktiv“. Zweideutigkeit in der deutschen Position sieht sie nicht.
Von Bernhard Pötter
International NGOs in Dubai quickly reached consensus on common demands: The central focus is the transition away from all fossil fuels. However, internally, there are strenuous debates between German and international climate activists regarding the relationship with Israel and Gaza.
Von Alexandra Endres
At COP28, the OPEC is resisting a departure from fossil fuels. In a letter to member states, OPEC calls for a blockade on the exit from fossil fuels.
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The UN Eastern European group has agreed on Azerbaijan as the host for COP29 next year after Armenia and Bulgaria withdrew their candidacies.
Von Lukas Knigge
Viele der auf der COP28 vorgestellten, freiwilligen Klimainitiativen und „Pledges“ sind weder neu noch detailliert genug, um maßgeblich zur Senkung der Treibhausgasemissionen bis 2030 beizutragen.
Von Nico Beckert
Climate action measures affecting international trade are repeatedly discussed at COP28. China, India, Brazil and South Africa accuse the EU of disadvantaging them through CBAM. Behind this accusation lies a strategy but also legitimate concerns.
Von Lukas Knigge
COP29 is likely to take place in Azerbaijan after the country reaches an agreement with Armenia, despite concerns about hosting the climate conference in a major oil and gas-producing state.
Von Nico Beckert
For the first time, no country scores well in the annual "Climate Change Performance Index" for climate policy. The world must "switch to emergency mode," warn climate scientists. Germany performs relatively well, while the UK and the UAE score very poorly.
Von Nico Beckert
The negotiations at COP28 are getting serious: a new text is too long for serious deals. The COP President names his sherpas for the key issues. A group of countries blocks the talks on adaptation - jeopardizing a coalition that wants more ambition.
Von Bernhard Pötter
