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Nico Beckert

Feature | COP30

Leaders’ Summit: Reminders, cohesion and surprising demands

On the first day of the Leaders’ Summit ahead of COP30, heads of state emphasized their willingness to cooperate. In addition to the usual appeals and slogans, some of the demands at COP could still generate action, such as a phase-out of fossil fuels or a methane agreement.

Von Nico Beckert und Bernhard Pötter

Analyse | COP30

Leaders Summit: Mahnungen, Zusammenhalt und überraschende Forderungen

Am ersten Tag des Gipfels der Staatenlenker vor der COP30 betonen die Länderchefs den Willen zur Kooperation. Neben den üblichen Appellen und Parolen könnten einige Forderungen auf der COP noch für Bewegung sorgen: Etwa nach fossilem Ausstieg oder einem Methan-Abkommen.

Von Nico Beckert und Bernhard Pötter

Die Präsidenten der COP29 und COP30 (Archivbild)
Feature | Climate financing

How the roadmap to USD 1.3 trillion shifts the burden to rich countries

The “Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T” makes specific proposals for greater climate funding. However, it is unlikely that rich countries will make any new financial commitments at COP30. At least there is hope for a new aviation levy.

Von Nico Beckert

News | Energy transition

Energy transition: Offshore wind capacity could triple by 2030

The offshore wind industry could triple its power generation capacity by 2030, according to optimistic forecasts from think tank Ember. However, both the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and IRENA have revised down previous forecasts.

Von Nico Beckert