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Report: Climate action needs gender equality

Women are particularly affected by the climate crisis. For this reason, the UN organization for gender equality and the empowerment of women (UN Women) calls for a feminist climate policy.

By Lisa Kuner

Fossil carbon emissions reach new record high in 2023

According to a new study, fossil carbon emissions have reached another record high, but are rising slower than in the past. However, the trend reversal to achieve net zero emissions will not happen, warn Global Carbon Project researchers.

By Nicolas Heronymus

Brazil campaigns new plan to preserve tropical forests

Brazil presented a new idea for forest conservation at COP28: In the future, money will be awarded for every preserved hectare and high fines for every cleared hectare. The "Tropical Forests Forever" fund could be launched at COP30. Many details are still open.

By Alexandra Endres