Shortly before COP29, there are still many uncertainties regarding the new climate finance target (NCQG), the level of the target, the donor countries and the structure of the NCQG. A draft negotiating text reveals the open questions.
By Nico Beckert
Germany's final National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) shows clear deficits, write the experts at Germanwatch. The German government needs to do more, particularly in the transport and building sectors as well as in natural sinks.
By Lukas Knigge
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world is about to enter an "age of electricity." Demand for fossil fuels could fall slightly before 2030. OPEC also revised its forecasts and expects lower growth in oil demand.
By Nico Beckert
The EU Court of Auditors has identified clear deficiencies in the EU's climate change adaptation policy. Despite high financial resources, the measures lag behind the ambitious targets, and in some cases, they even lead to maladaptation.
By Lukas Knigge
The Court of Auditors has identified clear weaknesses in the EU's climate change adaptation policy. The measures are lagging behind the ambitious targets despite high financial resources. In some cases, they even lead to maladaptation.
By Lukas Knigge
In 2023, much more associated gas was flared during oil and gas production than in the previous year, increasing CO2 emissions by seven percent. Yet reducing flaring is actually considered a climate action measure that can be implemented quickly.
By Nico Beckert
A new Agora study considers climate neutrality in Germany to be achievable by 2045. However, politicians would have to do more than they have so far.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Germany votes against countervailing duties on Chinese EVs. Now Chancellor Olaf Scholz is defending the decision before the Bundestag.
By Marcel Grzanna
The SCO has met in Pakistan. In their joint closing statement, the states backed China's concerns and criticized increasing "protectionist trade measures".
By Amelie Richter
The human rights lawyer Lu Siwei is formally arrested one year after his extradition from Laos to China. He shares his tiny cell with 26 fellow prisoners.
By Marcel Grzanna
