Climate action is based on a simple formula: To achieve the climate targets, there cannot be any more new fossil fuel projects, and the phase-out of coal, oil and gas production must happen sooner.But the exit path is unclear and rocky. This is why we take a closer look shortly before COP28: We report on […]
One in six countries still has no climate adaptation plan. Most of these 29 countries are also particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and are in need of additional support. However, climate adaptation is also making progress: Most countries now plan to adapt to climate change, and 25 percent of them have already […]
In an open letter, 46.3 million medical and health professionals call on COP28 President Al Jaber to make fossil fuel divestment a priority. To that end, the letter demands for the fossil fuel industry to be excluded from climate negotiations. The letter is supported by organizations such as the World Medical Association, the World Federation […]
International climate financing will play a crucial role at COP28. The first country has now announced that it will use forest carbon credits for this purpose. The South American country Suriname plans to sell carbon credits to other countries under the Paris Climate Agreement. However, critics warn that the planned rules are not strict enough […]
This newsletter swings between glimmers of hope and despair when it comes to global emissions. The bad news first: While global emissions would have to fall by 8 percent to meet the 1.5-degree limit, they increased by 1.4 percent last year. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency (IEA) promises that better times lie ahead: The global […]
Non-binding international climate alliances such as the Global Methane Pledge or the Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance can help share knowledge. But they rarely lead to the actual introduction of emission reduction measures. This is the conclusion of a think tank World Resources Institute (WRI) report, based on an analysis of more than 90 intergovernmental […]
According to a new study, the Amundsen Sea Ice Shelf in Antarctica can no longer be saved. This means that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet could lose its hold. The ice shelf currently still serves as a barrier protecting ice masses behind it. This is the conclusion of a study published on Monday in the […]