International NGOs in Dubai quickly reached consensus on common demands: The central focus is the transition away from all fossil fuels. However, internally, there are strenuous debates between German and international climate activists regarding the relationship with Israel and Gaza.
By Alexandra Endres
Morocco pledges to exit coal-fired power generation at COP28. A clear exit date has not been announced. Previously, the United States, UAE, Czech Republic, and others joined an alliance for coal phase-out.
By Nico Beckert
The UN Eastern European group has agreed on Azerbaijan as the host for COP29 next year after Armenia and Bulgaria withdrew their candidacies.
By Lukas Knigge
At COP28, the OPEC is resisting a departure from fossil fuels. In a letter to member states, OPEC calls for a blockade on the exit from fossil fuels.
By Lisa Kuner
Twelve states have joined forces at COP28 to advance the phase-out of subsidies for fossil fuels. The states aim to develop national exit strategies.
By Nico Beckert
Agriculture and our diet contribute to about one-third of global emissions. The theme day, "Food, Agriculture and Water" at COP28, focuses on the food system in climate negotiations. What key points are being discussed?
By Lisa Kuner
Although legal and policy interventions could make fossil-fuel companies pay for the costs they inflict on society, the industry continues to wield undue influence over governments and bodies like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Clearly, new channels are needed.
By Experts Table.Briefings
COP29 is likely to take place in Azerbaijan after the country reaches an agreement with Armenia, despite concerns about hosting the climate conference in a major oil and gas-producing state.
By Nico Beckert
Canada unveils a plan for emissions trading in the oil and gas sector at COP28, including a cap on emissions from these fuels. The production is not capped. Environmental NGOs praise the initiative but call for closing loopholes.
By Lisa Kuner
For the first time, no country scores well in the annual "Climate Change Performance Index" for climate policy. The world must "switch to emergency mode," warn climate scientists. Germany performs relatively well, while the UK and the UAE score very poorly.
By Nico Beckert
