On Saturday, a global initiative to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030 was officially launched in Dubai. The demands of 118 countries are clear: This target must also be included in COP28's final text.
By Markus Grabitz
At COP28, progress is being made in the fight against methane emissions. The United States has adopted stricter regulation; Turkmenistan, one of the biggest polluters, joined the Global Methane Pledge. And COP President Al Jaber united dozens of companies in one initiative.
By Nico Beckert
On Saturday, a global initiative to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030 was officially launched in Dubai. The demands of 118 countries are clear: This target must also be included in COP28's final text.
By Lukas Knigge
After the speeches by the heads of state and government, the mood at the climate summit remains cautiously positive. Most speak of cooperation and necessary progress, and many new big promises have been made. But the controversial issues are only now on the table.
By Bernhard Pötter
At COP28, the World Bank presents a roadmap for trading carbon certificates from forest protection. Incorrect accounting and other problems that have often occurred in the past are intended to be avoided. NGOs are skeptical.
By Alexandra Endres
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, along with 34 other countries and the EU, has officially founded the Climate Club. Originally planned as an exclusive group for particularly ambitious decarbonizers, it has now become a discussion forum without much impact.
By Lukas Knigge
Viktor Orbán is threatening to block important decisions in favor of Ukraine. Summit President Charles Michel and the Commission hastily try to change his mind. Suddenly, EU money is even flowing to Budapest again.
By Eric Bonse
COP28 in Dubai started with an unprecedented victory: The new loss and damage fund has been set up, around 400 million dollars have been made available, and the agenda has been approved. On the one hand, this is a positive signal for the conference. On the other hand, it could slow down the Presidency's vigor.
By Bernhard Pötter
The German government is critical of the Commission's announcement of an anti-subsidy investigation into EVs from China. The German government is also clearly critical of the Commission in the area of agricultural and food policy.
By Markus Grabitz
Things are not going well for Volkswagen in China. The biggest criticism is that the company has lagged behind in electromobility. A radical restart is needed to address this. Let's take a look at the technical challenges.
By Christian Domke Seidel
