The gridlocked fronts in international climate diplomacy have started to shift: New pioneers are emerging, and surprising alliances are aligning national interests in the global North and South. But there is one area where the old borders are still in place.
By Goswami Urmi
On September 25 in Bonn, the International Conference on Chemicals Management seeks a new framework for the global chemical industry – the goals: saving raw materials and energy, and achieving climate targets. The German start-up Traceless is working on solutions to achieve these goals. But the company is also facing criticism.
By Leonie Sontheimer
The UN's Climate Ambition Summit is putting the pressure on for a successful COP28. The summit was the antithesis of the grassroots climate conferences - and achieved something that is practically unthinkable in the diplomatic cosmos: A UN ranking of who takes climate action seriously and who does not.
By Bernhard Pötter
At the UN Secretary-General's "Climate Ambition Summit", selected climate champions from nations, organizations and companies have the opportunity to explain their goals and successes. António Guterres aims to empower progressives against those who hinder progress. However, the green front lacks strength.
By Bernhard Pötter