For Kenya's President William Ruto, the past year was marked by protests and political crises. While government projects had to be reviewed and halted one after the other, the green energy transition has made steady progress. And for good reason.
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In Italy, companies have to be insured against natural disasters since Jan. 1, 2024. There are also new attempts to make insurance mandatory in Germany in view of increasing climate damage. The next government is likely to be more open to compulsory insurance against natural disasters than the traffic light coalition was.
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Demand for subsidies for eco-friendly heating systems surged again before Christmas in Germany. The reason is likely to have been the CDU/CSU's announcement that it would cut subsidies significantly in the event of an election victory.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Even in 2024, no region of the world was spared extreme weather. Many of them were exacerbated by climate change. A new analysis by the NGO Christian Aid shows which ten events caused the greatest damage.
By Lukas Bayer
The new year could start with higher prices at the gas pump. The reason for this is a rising CO2 price. Overall, however, industry representatives expect moderate price increases before the new EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS 2) starts in 2027.
By Lukas Bayer
In the year ahead, various events in Germany, the EU and internationally will shape future climate policy. Here are this year's key events.
By Lisa Kuner
2025 will be an important milestone in global climate policy: The UN member states will present their NDCs by 2035, which have so far been inadequate. Time is of the essence and the signs are troubling: financial difficulties, populism, a fossil fuel renaissance – but also a renewables boom and possible new coalitions.
By Bernhard Pötter
Global coal consumption reached a record level in 2024. According to the International Energy Agency, the global coal peak will not be reached until 2027. Demand is particularly high in China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia.
By Nico Beckert
The loss of biodiversity can only be halted and reversed through transformative changes. This is the key message of a new comprehensive report by the UN Biodiversity Council IPBES. It proposes five key strategies. However, experts criticize the lack of concrete measures.
By Lukas Bayer
Japan plans to cover 40 to 50 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energies and a further 20 percent from nuclear power by 2040. Analysts say the plans are not ambitious enough and are not compatible with the 1.5 degree target.
By Nico Beckert
