Germany's governing parties, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), have restructured Germany's climate policy with numerous new regulations and adjustments. After long negotiations and months of dispute – especially on buildings and transport – the party leaders agreed on various points on Tuesday.
By Bernhard Pötter
What obligations do states have to protect the climate? And what consequences do polluters face? With the support of the UN General Assembly, Vanuatu is now taking these questions to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. This could fuel the climate negotiations – or block everything.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Cyclone left hundreds dead and several hundred thousand people in emergency shelters. The United Nations now fears a rise in cholera cases. In a warmer future, storms like Freddy could occur even more frequently, according to climate science.
By Alexandra Endres
Even after the agreement reached by the coalition committee, the German government's climate action plans leave many questions unanswered. Germany needs a comprehensive long-term strategy to achieve its climate targets – but there is no such strategy. The German Science Platform Climate Protection (WPKS) explains which points it should include.
By Redaktion Table
A recent report by the International Renewable Energy (IRENA) warns that only an immediate and drastic expansion of renewables can help meet the climate targets. However, IRENA head Francesco La Camera is not optimistic.
By Bernhard Pötter
