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
In the world's most populous country, the new government announces its climate policy direction along with the budget: further investments in renewables and planning for a CO2 market. However, India will remain dependent on coal for a long time.
By Goswami Urmi
A group of European photovoltaic companies is working with Chinese partners to establish a new solar supply chain in Europe, involving a transfer of technology from China to the EU.
By Christiane Kuehl
Without additional support for the industry, Germany's ambitious offshore wind power goals will not be achievable, warns Agora Energiewende in a recent analysis.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
On Wednesday, the Federal Cabinet approved the hydrogen import strategy. A new study shows which corridors could be used to bring hydrogen to Europe and Germany. However, further efforts are needed to achieve this.
By Alina Leimbach
At the "Third Plenum," China named the reduction of CO2 emissions as an important political goal. Politicians are currently negotiating a new climate plan (NDC). The rapid expansion of renewables and reports that CO2 emissions have peaked should not obscure the challenges. Three factors are slowing down China's climate policy.
By Nico Beckert
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
A recent ECFR study outlines scenarios for possible de-risking strategies in the cleantech sector. This is particularly significant because climate risks also play a role. For example, the risks associated with doing business with China are lower for solar energy than for electric cars.
By Christiane Kuehl
Interim assessment of the energy transition: Only the expansion of renewable electricity is on track in Germany. According to an expert report, progress is far too slow in all other areas and the German government will likely miss many of its targets.
By Bernhard Pötter
