Just over six months after taking office, Argentina's President Javier Milei has dissolved the Ministry of Environment, established tax benefits for fossil fuels and significantly reduced state climate policy. Internationally, he has so far refrained from taking sharp positions.
By Redaktion Table
China's energy consumption continues to rise – yet in the second quarter, the country's carbon emissions fell for a three-month period for the first time since the end of the pandemic.
By Christiane Kuehl
What really helps in the fight against global warming, and what doesn't? In a new section, the website klimafakten.de provides an overview of frequently debated climate policy instruments. It is based on IPCC reports and other scientific studies.
By Alexandra Endres
China plans to set a strict CO2 emission cap for the first time, marking the beginning of a "new era in Chinese climate policy." Companies and provinces will need to adapt to new regulations. However, experts criticize the lack of detail and necessary speed in implementation.
By Nico Beckert
After tough negotiations, South Africa has passed a new climate law. It is seen as an indication that the new government is pursuing a more ambitious climate policy than its predecessor.
By Lukas Bayer
The US Vice-President is a fierce critic of the fossil fuel industries and is calling for more money for climate action and even more green investments. She would secure Joe Biden's climate policy record, which Donald Trump wants to destroy. But as POTUS, she would probably be much less radical.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Ministry of the Environment wants to reduce the oversupply of emission credits in Chinese emissions trading. To this end, eligibility for future and past carbon emissions is becoming more difficult.
By Christiane Kuehl
The global energy transition is unattainable without China. Therefore, Robert Habeck should emphasize climate policy relations during his visit to Beijing. Here are six proposals for pragmatic cooperation between Germany and China to benefit climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
Over 800 coal power plants in developing countries could be profitably shut down and replaced with clean solar energy by 2030, according to a recent report.
By Lukas Bayer
China has announced a system for calculating and standardizing the carbon footprint of industrial products. This system is set to come into effect in 2027 and will initially cover important export products.
By Christiane Kuehl
