The EU, USA, China and other countries fight over the details of international emissions trading at COP28. While Europe aims for the strictest possible standards, the US relies on free market forces.
By Lukas Knigge
Liu Zhenmin will very likely become China's new climate envoy and chief negotiator at the next COP. Liu is following in big footsteps. He is considered less powerful and less well-connected than his predecessor, Xie.
By Nico Beckert
Recent data has shaken one of the foundations for the distribution of responsibility at the UN climate negotiations: Contrary to popular perception, developed countries and their historical emissions are no longer the main cause of global warming.
By Bernhard Pötter
Billions of US dollars have been promised for the agriculture and food sector at COP28. So far, there has been a funding gap in this area.
By Lisa Kuner
The draft text for the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) was finally published on the third-last day of COP28 and leaves many questions unanswered. Developing countries criticize the lack of benchmarks for progress and demand tangible financing. Much could be postponed until next year.
By Alexandra Endres
There is no universally recognized definition of the term "abated fossil fuels." This complicates negotiations on phasing out fossil fuels or reducing their use, as each country can use its own definition. However, there are already scientific approximations.
By Lukas Knigge
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), previous voluntary COP28 initiatives have not contributed enough to reducing emissions. The gap to the 1.5-degree target remains considerable.
By Nico Beckert
Agriculture and our diet contribute to about one-third of global emissions. The theme day, "Food, Agriculture and Water" at COP28, focuses on the food system in climate negotiations. What key points are being discussed?
By Lisa Kuner
At COP28, the OPEC is resisting a departure from fossil fuels. In a letter to member states, OPEC calls for a blockade on the exit from fossil fuels.
By Lisa Kuner
The UN Eastern European group has agreed on Azerbaijan as the host for COP29 next year after Armenia and Bulgaria withdrew their candidacies.
By Lukas Knigge
