A broad alliance of various environmental associations has announced that it will file several constitutional complaints against Germany's new Climate Change Act, among other things, because the amendment violates the Federal Constitutional Court's climate resolution from 2021. Private individuals can also join the lawsuit.
By Fabian Löhe
Germany may face significant financial penalties due to missed climate targets under the EU's Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR), despite having abolished its own sector-specific targets.
By Lukas Knigge
After a solo move by an Austrian Green Party member, the EU member states voted narrowly in favor of the EU Nature Restoration Law. The goal is to restore 20 percent of land areas by 2030.
By Lukas Bayer
The SB60 interim conference in Bonn ended with small steps forward. There was agreement on very general targets for the big-ticket issue of climate finance. However, the conference is still waiting for a strategy from the next COP presidency.
By Bernhard Pötter
The late Klaus Töpfer was not only the German Environment Minister. He also made a unique contribution to international politics and the development of the UN. A tribute by his former press officer.
By Nick Nuttall
The Greens received a setback in the European elections. But does this also apply to the Green Deal? What impact will the election results have on European climate policy?
By Lukas Knigge
Environmentalists consider the "Restoration Law" a major success for peatland protection in Europe. However, it's not yet finalized.
By Fabian Löhe
The outgoing legislature of the EU Commission and EU Parliament was dominated by climate action. How to proceed with the Green Deal is one of the sticking points in the election campaign. There are also questions about financing.
By Lukas Knigge
The first budget of New Zealand's new government does not provide any fresh money for climate action. Instead, several billion in already budgeted climate funds will be cut in order to finance tax cuts. How New Zealand intends to achieve its climate targets in this way seems questionable.
By Nora Hübchen
Activists from the group "Hunger Until You’re Honest" have been trying for months to pressure the government with a hunger strike. One activist is now in life-threatening danger. Large parts of the climate movement are observing the protest with concern.
By Fabian Löhe
