In the face of opposition from environmental NGOs and Environment Minister Marina Silva, the Brazilian Senate has passed a law that makes it much easier to approve projects that are harmful to the climate and the environment. The Chamber of Deputies is expected to approve the bill.
By Alexandra Endres
The climate wing of the CDU/CSU has re-elected its old board: Thomas Heilmann will continue to lead the "Climate Union" to defend emissions trading and urge the CDU/CSU-led federal government to do more to protect the climate.
By Bernhard Pötter
The EU is now demanding that oil and gas companies set up geological CO₂ storage facilities that enable CCS and CO₂ removal technologies such as direct air capture (DACCS) and bioenergy with CCS (BECCS). For the German government, however, removing CO₂ from the atmosphere is a low priority. However, the Climate Council, scientists and associations are calling for exactly this.
By Nico Beckert
No new German nuclear policy in Brussels: Following strong protests from Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD), a government spokesperson has clarified that there is no new position on nuclear funding from the EU budget. The ministry reinterprets the statements made by Minister Reiche.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The former head of the BMZ press office is moving to BUMKN as spokesperson for Carsten Schneider. His predecessor, Ulrich Schulte, will be responsible for marine conservation in the future.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Shortly before the UN Ocean Conference, the importance of marine protection for the new government is diminishing. The Federal Environment Agency criticizes: In the coalition agreement, the North Sea and Baltic Sea are assessed too much according to their economic benefits.
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The EU climate target for 2040 is likely to be congruent with the ideas of the governing coalition in Berlin. As with the coalition contract, the EU Commission will also support the inclusion of Article 6 certificates, Table.Briefings was told.
By Lukas Knigge
The Ministry of Finance wants to shift funds from the regular budget to the KTF and finance the energy price reduction from the special fund. The plans have met with criticism from the Greens, while the BMF defends them.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Dozens of funds worldwide are intended to fund climate action in developing countries. In theory, they serve a good purpose. But they are confusing, bureaucratic and cost money to administer. The COP30 should therefore focus on simplifying the existing climate financing instead of setting up another fund. This requires Brazil's influence.
By Alexandra Endres
The Committee on Climate Action and Energy in the German parliament will be chaired by a climate expert from the Left Party in the upcoming legislative period. Its members include experts, deniers and those who are a blank slate in environmental policy. The number of female former ministers is remarkably high.
By Bernhard Pötter
