China calls on developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments at the upcoming climate conference. Beijing demands a roadmap for doubling adaptation financing, which will come from public funds.
By Redaktion Table
The next Conference on Biological Diversity (COP16) starts in Colombia on Oct. 21. At the start of the conference, researcher and IPCC author Hans-Otto Pörtner calls for climate and biodiversity protection to be given constitutional status.
By Lisa Kuner
Investment agreements protect fossil fuel companies and their emissions of up to two gigatons of CO₂ equivalent per year. G7 countries bear a special responsibility. They are thwarting their own climate pledges.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU plans to tax carbon dioxide emissions when importing products from non-EU countries. China is particularly affected – and regards the CBAM adjustment mechanism primarily as protectionism. Small companies in particular are faced with a problem.
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Many German companies remain committed to the energy transition despite high energy prices and regulatory hurdles. However, they demand clear framework conditions and lower energy prices to ensure that the transition can succeed sooner and prevent a loss of competitiveness. This is the result of a survey of 550 production companies.
By Lukas Bayer
A new study warns of driving bans and car decommissioning if the German government fails to reduce high emissions in the transport sector. The national budget could face high costs beyond 2030.
By Nico Beckert
The CDU and CSU want to continue pursuing the energy transition but make it more cost-effective. A paper adopted by the parliamentary group's executive committee lists several proposals – but not all are realistic.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Climate change and associated extreme weather events are leading to school closures in many countries, according to a new World Bank report. Low-income countries are particularly affected. But even small investments could help
By Anna Parrisius
China already achieved the expansion target for renewable energies by 2030 in July. Nevertheless, the country still needs to invest more to achieve its own targets for reducing emissions in the energy sector.
By Christiane Kuehl
The BMWK now also supports smaller companies in climate protection. In addition to measures to avoid emissions, CCS and CCU are also being promoted.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
