China has deviated from its own emissions targets for the first time in years. According to a recent study, emissions in the People's Republic increased by 5.2 percent in 2023. Growing coal consumption is the main culprit.
By Christiane Kuehl
Dozens of emerging and developing countries are over-indebted or can barely borrow on the international capital market. However, many of these countries have a particularly high need for investment or great potential for climate and environmental action.
By Nico Beckert
China has issued new rules to stabilize national emissions trading and prevent fraud. For the first time, aviation is being urged to prepare for carbon trading. However, analysts criticize China's emissions trading for not setting a carbon price.
By Nico Beckert
China has issued new rules to stabilize national emissions trading and prevent fraud. For the first time, aviation is being urged to prepare for carbon trading. However, analysts criticize China's emissions trading for not setting a carbon price.
By Nico Beckert
The German government's budget decision widens the financing gap on the path to climate goals. For a successful energy transition, policy instruments need to be sharpened, new revenue sources explored and the debt brake reformed to ensure long-term investments.
By Redaktion Table
Healthy soils are essential for the climate, climate adaptation and food security. The demand is high: International climate action alone would require around three times the area of the EU. Expert Larissa Stiem-Bhatia explains how soils can be better protected and interests balanced.
By Alexandra Endres
China has resumed voluntary carbon credits trading, initially only for previously approved projects. New approvals, including for solar thermal energy and offshore wind power, are expected.
By Christiane Kuehl
The EU Parliament adopted the trilogue result on the reduction of climate-damaging F-gases on Tuesday. Up to 40 million tons of carbon equivalents are to be saved by 2030. However, the trade sector fears a de facto maintenance ban on existing refrigeration systems.
By Lukas Knigge
She was JU Chairwoman and Minister of State in the Chancellery, today she leads the VDA: Hildegard Müller. In an interview with Stefan Braun and Horand Knaup, she criticizes Brussels' protectionism, warns of Europe's declining influence, and calls for an active trade policy.
By Stefan Braun
Almost 100,000 people came to COP28. But compared to this number, the outcome of the summit appears modest. However, the UN climate conferences advance climate policy in various ways. The summit in Dubai also provided important leverage for future battles.
By Redaktion Table
