Current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are insufficient to halt deforestation by 2030, according to a UN-REDD report. Despite contrary pledges, global deforestation rates remain high.
By Lisa Kuner
The UK has increased its contribution to international climate finance, but a significant portion of this increase is due to accounting tricks.
By Nico Beckert
Some of China's biggest critics in the EU Parliament have been re-elected for another term. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis could also retain their posts.
By Amelie Richter
China's Premier Li Qiang will visit New Zealand this week. It will be the first time China's number two has traveled to New Zealand since 2017. The main topic of discussion will be bilateral trade. AUKUS will cause controversy.
By Michael Radunski
A survey in the Philippines shows that an overwhelming majority of the Philippine population supports military action against China in the South China Sea. However, a diplomatic solution is only one percentage point behind.
By Michael Radunski
An acquaintance with an exiled Uyghur journalist has proved fatal for five men in Xinjiang. Because they once worked with him at a language school, they are now serving long prison sentences.
By Marcel Grzanna
Bulgaria held its sixth parliamentary election in three years on Sunday. According to initial forecasts, the conservative GERB party has won the election.
By Redaktion Table
The rail project could shorten freight transport between China and Europe by around 900 kilometers and would be a faster and cheaper alternative to the current land routes.
By Amelie Richter
A delegation from the External Action Service wants to get a picture of the situation in Tibet. The EU representatives also plan to ask unpleasant questions at the human rights dialogue.
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US politicians accuse VW partners CATL and Gotion of sourcing supplies from plants where forced labor is practiced. The companies now say that the business relationships were terminated long ago.
By Redaktion Table
