For Chile's Environment Minister Maisa Rojas, climate action and just social development go hand in hand. In this interview, she talks about her plans for a just climate transition, the reasons for Chile's renewables success and her expectations for COP29 in Baku.
By Alexandra Endres
Little progress was made at a high-level methane summit between the USA and China as part of COP29. The USA announced a new penalty fee. China referred to older plans without presenting any new initiatives. Some countries have made new pledges for climate financing in the methane sector.
By Nico Beckert
Shell has a duty to reduce its emissions – but not as much as a previous ruling had stipulated. This is the decision of an appeals court in The Hague. This is likely to have consequences for similar proceedings. The plaintiff, an environmental organization, intends to fight on.
By Alexandra Endres
A rise in temperature beyond the 1.5-degree limit will have irreversible consequences: Climate researchers warn of this in a report on the state of the ice sheets, which was published at the COP29 in Baku. Coastal and mountain regions in particular will not be able to adapt sufficiently.
By Lukas Bayer
The Climate Club initiated by Chancellor Scholz takes stock one year after its foundation. Members are working on common standards, particularly for green steel and cement. Initial financing plans are also discussed.
By Lukas Knigge
The global CO2 budget to comply with the 1.5-degree limit will soon be used up. There are still no signs of a peak in CO2 emissions from the use of fossil fuels, warns a report on the occasion of COP29.
By Lukas Bayer
According to a media report, Exxon CEO Darren Woods has spoken out in favor of the USA remaining in the Paris Agreement. This contradicts the announcements of former and future President Donald Trump.
By Alexandra Endres
Late on Monday evening, COP29 agreed on new trade rules for greenhouse gas reductions under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. However, this does not mean that the issue is off the table. There is also disagreement about the impact of the agreement.
By Lukas Knigge
At the start of COP29, the heads of state and government are supposed to present their demands and bring momentum to the negotiations. This hardly succeeds on the first day: Criticism meets counter-criticism, but the main opponents have not appeared. Only the UK provides a ray of hope.
By Bernhard Pötter
