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The bloody conflict between Israel and Hamas also affects the COP28 climate conference in Dubai in six weeks. Besides security issues, new geopolitical tensions and rising gas and oil prices are a cause of concern for observers. There are even rumors that the conference will be canceled or postponed.
By Bernhard Pötter
At their annual meeting, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund agreed on reforms for more climate action: New visions, easier lending, voluntary contributions from states and private individuals. But for the time being, the necessary capital and more say for developing and emerging countries are not forthcoming.
By Bernhard Pötter
Late Monday evening, the EU ministers defined their negotiating mandate for the UN climate conference in Dubai at the end of November. The role of CCS will be significantly restricted. However, the EU countries rejected a higher climate target (NDC).
By Lukas Knigge