Floods, hurricanes and heat waves are discouraging voters from going to the polls, putting pressure on democracies – especially fragile ones in Asia and Africa – according to an analysis by IDEA.
By Kai Schöneberg
A new study has found that customers are benefiting from the cost advantages of renewable energy, contradicting claims to the contrary. Yet despite progress in renewables, Germany is bucking the trend.
By Manuel Berkel
Colombia wants to phase out coal, oil and gas, and is being penalized by rating agencies for doing so. This example illustrates what needs to change to drive the energy transition in the Global South, writes the Ivy Foundation’s Colombia expert.
By Gustavo De Vivero
Following a somewhat disappointing COP30 for the EU, member states now intend to adopt a longer-term strategic approach. In doing so, they also plan to leverage their influence in foreign and development policy.
By Lukas Knigge
Climate action, competitiveness, and independence must go hand in hand, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra warns in an interview.
By Lukas Knigge
The Petersberg Climate Dialogue is being shaped by the energy crisis. Many ministers and senior United Nations officials have stressed the importance of renewable energy. German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider wants to place electrification on the international agenda.
By Nico Beckert and David Goeßmann
Climate protection, competitiveness, and independence must go hand in hand, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra urges in an interview. Ahead of COP31 in November, he calls on other countries to take on more responsibility.
By Lukas Knigge
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has launched a consultation with other ministries on its draft bills covering the Grids Package, the amendment to the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) and power plant tenders. However, it has not addressed concerns from the Social Democrats.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
More heat-related deaths, more heat warnings and more infectious diseases: The latest report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change warns that climate change is also worsening public health across Europe. Yet the issue still receives little political attention.
By Kai Schöneberg
The Turkish environment minister wants to drive the global energy transition forward. If Turkey steps up, it could give climate diplomacy a boost.
By David Goeßmann
