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Climate & Environment

Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Germany must take a leadership role now.

The geopolitical environment is becoming more difficult, and multilateralism and the rules-based international order can no longer be taken for granted. It is precisely now that Germany should seize the opportunity to prove itself as a reliable partner in climate policy and thus take on a leading role in climate diplomacy.

By Alexandra Endres

Climate lawsuit against RWE: The role of science

The Hamm Higher Regional Court in Germany will announce a decision in the lawsuit against RWE in April. For two days, the court heard complex technical details – in order to clarify one issue: How serious is the flood risk to Saúl Luciano Lliuya's house in the Peruvian city of Huaraz? The case shows how much climate lawsuits now rely on scientific findings.

By Alexandra Endres

Reforestation: Egypt partners with Beijing-based company

Egypt plans a partnership with a Beijing-based company. It will focus on reforestation projects and the ecological restoration of wetlands. The environment minister of the North African state recently met with Sinoway representatives.

By Amelie Richter