Tag

Decarbonization

EU agricultural policy: how to make it climate-friendly

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

Climate club: sharing opportunities of green transformation fairly

Originally, a climate club was supposed to help its member countries drive climate action through coordinated CO2 prices. The climate club recently established by the G7 no longer has much to do with this. Nevertheless, it can have a positive effect – if it can be cleverly developed further.

By Redaktion Table

EU: Carbon pricing for maritime transport is on the way

Emissions from maritime shipping will be covered by European emissions trading in the future - a historic step. The EU Commission also presents first proposals on how it intends to certify carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. This has been met with some considerable criticism.

By Lukas Knigge

Geopolitics dominated climate policy

At COP27, geopolitics overshadowed the climate – but in a different way than previously feared. Wars were hardly a topic, but China's role was all the more important. Which alliances were forged, who drove the conference forward, who prevented progress – an overview.

By Redaktion Table

Four climate tasks for 2023

A climate summit cannot solve everything, and some issues remained unresolved at this year's COP27. Four things to keep an eye on in the coming year.

By Redaktion Table