The difficult negotiations at COP27 get off to a positive start. The Global South puts "loss and damage" on the agenda. The EU fails with a debate on redirecting financial flows.
By Bernhard Pötter
Amid the climate crisis, Egypt faces risks of water shortages, floods and loss of land. The host country of the COP27 nevertheless relies fully on gas and hesitates to expand renewables. The climate conference is an opportunity to mediate between the North and South.
By Bernhard Pötter
In light of ongoing and growing geopolitical tensions, what are the chances that there will be sufficient progress on tackling the climate crisis at the upcoming COP? Can the spirit of cooperation stay alive at the summit, while outside there is growing confrontation? And what would it take to reach meaningful progress?
By Redaktion Table
The climate conference in Egypt is supposed to become an "implementation COP". Instead of making new promises, the old ones are to be honored: More money for loss and damage, climate finance and climate adaptation. Furthermore, fossil fuels could make a comeback.
By Lukas Knigge
On Nov. 8, the US Congress will be chosen in the midterm elections. A Republican victory in either or both chambers of the House would also change the climate agenda of the Biden administration. Here are the key areas.
By Redaktion Table
