The search for money to finance climate change dominates the debate this year. What is often overlooked: UN countries spend trillions on subsidies for fossil fuels.
By Bernhard Pötter
A recent report concluded that the number of people without access to electricity is rising again for the first time in a decade. Various factors have contributed to the decline.
By Lisa Kuner
The "climate club" for the decarbonization of industry has started its work. Under the German and Chilean presidencies, 38 countries are discussing ways steel and cement can become carbon-neutral. The idea is for the cooperation to positively influence climate talks.
By Bernhard Pötter
In the run-up to this year's COP29 World Climate Change Conference in Baku, host Azerbaijan had several journalists and activists arrested last year, as Human Rights Watch has reported. Some of them are still in custody.
By Lukas Bayer
The late Klaus Töpfer was not only the German Environment Minister. He also made a unique contribution to international politics and the development of the UN. A tribute by his former press officer.
By Nick Nuttall
The German government has promised six billion euros annually for international climate action from 2025. Cuts to Germany's national budget have put this pledge in jeopardy. The government can get around the problem in the short term with "creative budget management."
By Bernhard Pötter
The UK has increased its contribution to international climate finance, but a significant portion of this increase is due to accounting tricks.
By Nico Beckert
Current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are insufficient to halt deforestation by 2030, according to a UN-REDD report. Despite contrary pledges, global deforestation rates remain high.
By Lisa Kuner
The floods in southern Germany at the beginning of June were influenced by climate change, according to a rapid study. It was found that there was up to a ten percent increase in rainfall.
By Lukas Bayer
By early 2025, new climate plans for 2035 are due. However, a study by the Climate Action Tracker (CAT) warns that if existing plans are not tightened beforehand, there is a significant risk.
By Bernhard Pötter
