In this issue, we focus on the global politics of climate. In the US, Kamala Harris will most likely be the Democratic presidential candidate – Bernhard Pötter analyzes how she could shape US climate policy. Another climate policy heavyweight and the world’s largest emitter, China, is currently struggling to reach its new climate target, which is likely to be less ambitious than necessary. Nico Beckert explains the background. In addition, Azerbaijan, the presidency of COP29, has finally presented its plans for the upcoming climate conference. We take a look at what the oil state is up to.