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
We have entered a new era of loss and damage from human-induced climate change. Therefore, finance for loss and damage must be on the agenda of the upcoming COP27 – or the climate summit will have failed before it officially starts. The Global Shield being co-developed between the G7 and V20 can certainly offer help, but it is not enough. We need a more comprehensive Finance Facility for loss and damage to be established at this COP.
By Redaktion Table
Governments from Africa and Europe pledge climate protection and simultaneously want to produce more natural gas. At COP in Egypt, this controversial topic is officially excluded. But it will still play an important role. The tug-of-war between supporters and opponents has begun.
By Bernhard Pötter
China's President Xi Jinping is about to serve a third term as head of state. Under him, climate policy became important in the country with the highest carbon emissions. Emissions have been curbed and renewables greatly expanded. But experts doubt that the green transformation will happen faster in the future. Both growth pressure and the coal lobby are too strong, and internal and international crises are too dominant.
By Nico Beckert
Together with the most vulnerable countries, the G7 agreed on a draft for a "global shield" against climate damage. The goal must be to assume joint responsibility and protect people worldwide against poverty caused by climate risks.
By Redaktion Table
