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He was present at the climate negotiations in Paris and is now working at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to implement the climate goals worldwide: State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth speaks about the continued rise in temperatures, Germany's contribution to international climate financing and why African partner countries accuse the Germans of duplicity.
By Bernhard Pötter
The decarbonization of the steel sector is slowly gaining momentum. The EU is paying billions in subsidies and companies are redirecting investments. But China, by far the world's largest steel producer, is not making enough headway. Experts criticize the loopholes in Chinese steel regulation.
By Nico Beckert
The Amazon Summit in Belém accomplished less than hoped: The eight countries bordering the rainforest failed to agree to halt deforestation by 2030 completely. Colombia and Brazil quarreled over oil. But the final declaration lays the foundation for far-reaching cooperation on forest conservation – and includes a message to the EU.
By Daniela Chiaretti
Artificial intelligence can also be used for climate action. Business consultancies and scientists still see a lot of untapped potential. But there are also risks associated with higher energy consumption and climate-damaging uses.
By Lisa Kuner
Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and second-largest CO2 emitter after South Africa. Its energy policy is contradictory: Oil and gas finance the country. At the same time, the government wants to fight poverty and achieve net zero by 2060. Now, subsidies have been cut.
By Viktor Funk