New Zealand is supporting Vanuatu in setting up its own fund for climate damage and loss. This area is severely underfunded worldwide.
By Lisa Kuner
The environmental organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe has filed a new lawsuit against the Mittelplate oil platform in the Wadden Sea in Schleswig-Holstein. It argues that an FFH impact assessment would also have been necessary there.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Normally, the debate on reducing emissions, i.e. mitigation, leads a shadowy existence at the COPs – especially at a financial COP like the one in Baku. But in the end and in light of the climate crisis, many countries are pushing for more serious steps. This is highly controversial.
By Bernhard Pötter
Should China also pay into the new climate finance target NCQG? Developed countries insist on this in Baku, but developing countries are not joining the call. Their high levels of debt make them dependent on China.
By Goswami Urmi
Teresa Ribera has been confirmed as the European Union's new Commissioner for Competition in the hearings of the EU Parliament. She is likely to advance the decarbonization of industry and leave her mark on UN climate conferences.
By Lukas Knigge
The planned Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) with India will not happen. BMZ State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth explained on the sidelines of COP29 that the JETP was not attractive for India.
By Bernhard Pötter
The latest Atmosfair index reveals significant efficiency differences between various airlines. German airlines are falling behind because they are not renewing their fleets quickly enough. Overall, the industry has failed to meet its own target.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The UN and Brazil want to combat disinformation campaigns that delay and derail climate action. Six countries have joined their initiative so far. A joint fund will initially support anti-disinformation measures with 10 to 15 million US dollars.
By Alexandra Endres
At COP29, the EU and 25 countries signed an appeal against coal power. It will also be incorporated into their new climate targets (NDCs). But a back door remains open.
By Lukas Bayer
