The low efficiency of China's emissions trading impacts Europe's trade policy. By the time the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is in effect, at the latest, the EU Commission will have to assess the Chinese instrument to define the climate tariff. This is where the poor data situation will become a problem.
By Lukas Knigge
The French government's decarbonization policy for the industrial sector has failed for the moment. Only 4 out of 19 industrial sectors have published a legally required roadmap to net zero. But instead of sanctions, companies are now getting money.
By Claire Stam
Around the International Green Week, the dispute over biofuels in Germany is picking up. Agriculture and industry associations view e-fuels as an important part of the transition in the transport sector. Environmental NGOs, on the other hand, criticize their use. An overview of the debates surrounding bioenergy. Will they remain niche?
By Lisa Kuner
More climate action in the agricultural sector is also a topic at the International Green Week. But reducing emissions from the sector proves difficult. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy does not deliver what is needed. Experts explain what needs to change.
By Alexandra Endres
