Climate

The climate forms the basis of life for humans, animals, and plants. The stability of the climate influences agriculture, the availability of water resources, and affects ecosystems, health, and the economy. Therefore, addressing climate change is crucial to ensure a sustainable future and quality of life for future generations.

Here you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on climate, climate change, and climate policy from various perspectives and policy fields.

Recent Articles on Climate

Demonstrierende mit einem Banner mit der Aufschrift: Pay Up For Climate Finance Now!

In this fateful year of public climate financing, a quantum leap must be made

Interview

Climate finance is high on the agenda of this year's international climate negotiations. Climate finance expert Liane Schalatek explains the key sticking points and what civil society calls for.

Flood of disinformation – Southern Brazil climate emergency aggravated by fake news

Commentary

The damage caused by the rains in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil is yet another example of a climate emergency. Beyond the social and environmental catastrophe, the tragedy has also highlighted another very devastating phenomenon of our times: disinformation.

By Manoela Vianna

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Thematic Focuses on Climate

Blick aus Luft auf die Skyline von Dubai, dahinter sandige Böden und staubige Luft

COP 28: Dubai

Earth Overshoot Day: Five portraits of women

Living Within Our Means

COP27: Sharm El Sheikh

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Publications on Climate

Defaulting on Development and Climate

Report

As this report shows, many countries will face insolvency problems if they seek to ramp up investment to meet climate and development goals.

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China’s Climate Transition: Outlook 2023

Report

To successfully achieve a peaking and rapid decline in emissions, China will need increased efforts on energy efficiency, a successful transformation of the economic growth model, or even higher investments into clean energy.

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Southeast Asian Perspectives on the Operationalization of the Loss & Damage Fund

Policy Brief

For Southeast Asian countries, the Loss & Damage Fund should be a standalone Fund, easily accessible to local communities, and open to innovative financing.

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