Veteran EU politicians call it the biggest trialogue they have ever experienced: Next weekend, negotiations will begin in Brussels on how the EU's emissions trading system will serve the climate, industry and even consumers. Failure is not ruled out.
By Lukas Knigge
Originally, a climate club was supposed to help its member countries drive climate action through coordinated CO2 prices. The climate club recently established by the G7 no longer has much to do with this. Nevertheless, it can have a positive effect – if it can be cleverly developed further.
By Redaktion Table
Emissions from maritime shipping will be covered by European emissions trading in the future - a historic step. The EU Commission also presents first proposals on how it intends to certify carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. This has been met with some considerable criticism.
By Lukas Knigge
A climate summit cannot solve everything, and some issues remained unresolved at this year's COP27. Four things to keep an eye on in the coming year.
By Redaktion Table
At COP27, geopolitics overshadowed the climate – but in a different way than previously feared. Wars were hardly a topic, but China's role was all the more important. Which alliances were forged, who drove the conference forward, who prevented progress – an overview.
By Redaktion Table
