Because the climate crisis is global, the states' duty to protect the climate must also extend beyond their own populations. However, the ECtHR did not follow this argument. In doing so, it missed a great opportunity to formulate standards for greater climate justice within Europe.
By Experts Table.Briefings
How close is the Atlantic Current AMOC to a tipping point? In a new study, oceanologist Stefan Rahmstorf warns of a "far greater" risk than assumed in the last IPCC report from 2021. The risk of a second tipping point of the Atlantic current is also underestimated.
By Lukas Bayer
Investments in climate and development could drive many countries into insolvency in the coming years. One solution to this would be debt relief or so-called debt-for-nature swaps.
By Lisa Kuner
Justin Tomlinson is to become the UK's new Energy Minister. He succeeds Graham Stuart, who announced his resignation last week.
By Lisa Kuner
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented an investment plan on Thursday. The plan aims to make the industry more productive and climate-friendly in order to remain competitive.
By Lukas Bayer
Fears of a wave of Chinese exports are spreading in Brussels and Washington. The country has huge overcapacities, particularly in "green technologies" such as batteries and solar panels. However, cheap products are a blessing for developing countries and climate protection.
By Christian Mihatsch
Following Wissing's threat to ban driving, the Greens accept the removal of the binding sector targets from the Climate Protection Act. The Council of Experts had warned against this shortly beforehand. In return, the solar package is also adopted – but without the resilience bonus.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Climate financing and structural reforms are key topics at the spring meeting of the World Bank and IMF. The World Bank in particular is changing in order to respond faster and better to the climate crisis. But important questions remain unanswered.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to UN climate chief Simon Stiell, the existing climate plans of UN countries will hardly reduce emissions by 2030. He said humanity only has "two years to save the world." In the run-up to the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, Stiell has a clear idea of what is needed to achieve this.
By Bernhard Pötter
India's Supreme Court has ruled for the first time on the right to be free from the negative effects of climate change. This could have a significant impact on future legislation in the country.
By Lisa Kuner
