The Expert Council for Climate Issues disputes the optimistic assessment of the federal government: With the currently planned measures, the 2030 climate target will be missed. The BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action) remains unfazed and rejects the central demand of the council.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
This overview by Table.Briefings highlights what key African countries need to implement their NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) with their own efforts and external assistance. Climate financing is crucial for many, particularly for Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda.
By Viktor Funk
Activists from the group "Hunger Until You’re Honest" have been trying for months to pressure the government with a hunger strike. One activist is now in life-threatening danger. Large parts of the climate movement are observing the protest with concern.
By Fabian Löhe
The “interim COP” SB60 has begun in Bonn. 6,000 delegates from around the world are working to clear as many obstacles as possible for an outcome at COP29 in Baku this November. Here are the most crucial and hotly contested topics to watch in Bonn.
By Bernhard Pötter
The German Ministry of Transport has launched a national action plan for green shipping. The first results are expected next spring.
By Lisa Kuner
Rising carbon prices are not enough to make green basic chemicals more cost-effective than competing fossil-based products. The outlook is more positive for cement and steel.
By Alex Veit
Internal power struggles are emerging around ExxonMobil's annual shareholders' meeting. Profits in the last quarter are lower than in the previous year, the oil company is in a legal dispute with a rival and is also suing two of its shareholders. These shareholders are pushing for a greener course, which they want to be different from the one ExxonMobil has in mind.
By Isabel Adler
The German CCS Act has cleared the first hurdle. The bill has been amended regarding marine nature conservation, but its use in gas-fired power plants, which environmental associations and government parties have criticized, will still be possible.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
According to OECD figures, developed countries mobilized almost 116 billion US dollars for climate financing in 2022. This is the first time they have exceeded the target of 100 billion. This boosts negotiations on a new climate finance target. Whether the trend will continue is unclear.
By Nico Beckert
Temperatures in the Atlantic are currently well above the long-term average. 2024 could be a record season for hurricanes.
By Lisa Kuner
