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 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
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
Turkey’s President Erdogan announced his country’s bid to host COP31, but is Ankara’s climate plans ambitious enough?
By Marcel Grzanna
Germany is providing €60 million in climate financing to replenish the Adaptation Fund. The money comes from the current budget, so the flow of funds is considered secure.
By Nico Beckert
An analysis by Carbon Brief concludes that China has emitted more CO2 since industrialization than the entire EU. This has consequences for the negotiations on the new climate finance target at COP29.
By Alexandra Endres
In the Climate Change Performance Index compiled by Germanwatch and the New Climate Institute, Germany ranks only 16th out of 63 countries. The main reason is the lack of progress in buildings and transport. Overall, however, the authors see reason for hope.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
According to a new study, Germany could theoretically contribute up to €100 billion a year to climate financing. However, the measures required for this are unlikely to be practicable.
By Lisa Kuner
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
At COP28, twelve countries pledged to drive forward the phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies. One year later, there are initial results and new members. However, despite the G7, G20 and COP26 agreements, the global trend is pointing in the wrong direction.
By Lukas Bayer
