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COP29: Why there will be no JETP with India

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

Baku: Why Arab countries and Russia block gender issues

At COP29, the Arab group of states, Russia and the Vatican are blocking gender issues. Yet women and other marginalized groups are disproportionately bearing the brunt of the consequences of the climate crisis. The blockade could have far-reaching consequences.

By Nico Beckert

Biodiversity and Article 6: How much Cali is in Baku

The biodiversity conference in Cali called on the climate conference to draw up a joint work program for both conventions. The response from Baku may not come. However, progress on Article 6 also concerns biodiversity.

By Lukas Knigge

COP29: Why the G20 is not the solution

The declaration of the G20 summit in Rio does not solve the problems of COP29. Instead, it leaves the decision on compromises to the states at the climate conference. Although the G20 states are opening doors, they also put obstacles in the way of the delegations. The G20 could soon split on this issue.

By Bernhard Pötter