New findings from "Kick Big Polluters Out" show that large companies such as BP and Petrobras have attended climate conferences in recent years. The data raises questions about transparency and independence.
By Nico Beckert
The UN warns that national climate plans are unable to reduce emissions enough to achieve climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
The EU Parliament, Council and Commission have made progress in the fourth political trilogue on the EU Due Diligence System Directive (CSDDD), but have not yet reached an agreement. Further work is needed at a technical and political level.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Commission wants to further promote hydrogen and the decarbonization of industry. To this end, it is releasing new funding of €4.8 billion from the Innovation Fund.
By Manuel Berkel
Kenya and France plan to mobilize more climate action money through climate taxes. At COP28, they want to set up a working group.
By Nico Beckert
On Wednesday, the European Commission published a law on forest monitoring, which aims to harmonize the collection of data on European forests. The aim is to make forests more resilient. But it is also about economic prospects.
By Claire Stam
The EU Parliament clears the way for Europe's first new free trade agreement in three years. For the first time, possible sanctions for violations of environmental or labor standards are provided for.
By Redaktion Table
More migrants from Russia have recently been arriving in Finland and now also Estonia. Finland has now closed all but one of the last border crossings.
By Redaktion Table
Yesterday, the EU Parliament adopted its position on the planned packaging regulation (PPWR) and is ready for the trilogue negotiations. The report by Frédérique Ries (Renew) was significantly weakened by numerous amendments.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Emissions and their effects are very unevenly distributed. This is the conclusion of a recent report. But there are also possible solutions.
By Lisa Kuner
