Die Gräben zwischen Industrie- und Entwicklungsländern beim sogenannten „Loss Damage-Fonds“ bleiben tief. Auch auf seiner vorletzten Sitzung vor der COP28 erzielte das Vorbereitungskomitee kaum relevante Fortschritte. Die Zeit bis zur Entscheidung wird knapp.
Von Bernhard Pötter
At the first African climate summit, countries find a common line for the upcoming UN negotiations: a fair financial system, a global carbon tax, 300 MW of green electricity by 2030 and more aid for growth and development. Kenya was criticized for compliance and the idea of a fossil fuel tax.
Von Redaktion Table
This week's G20 summit will be held against a backdrop of geopolitical upheavals. It ushers in a climate diplomacy marathon through to the end of the year. As Germany's representative, it falls to the Chancellor to push for ambitious results and make offers to Germany's partners in the Global South.
Von Redaktion Table
Creating more momentum on reducing methane emissions is one of the top five goals of COP28. COP President al Jaber aims to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry to near zero by 2030. But the COP hosts, the United Arab Emirates, have not reported their methane emissions to the UN for the past decade. The UAE is a poor role model that could slow efforts in other world regions.
Von Nico Beckert
