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IEA report highlights the opportunity for Germany’s energy transition to strengthen its security and competitiveness
09.04.202509.04.2025

IEA report highlights the opportunity for Germany’s energy transition to strengthen its security and competitiveness

As greater shares of renewables enter the power mix, IEA recommends Germany optimise its electricity system [...]
Climate policy contributes to Europe’s security
03.04.202503.04.2025

Climate policy contributes to Europe’s security

In times of global crises, climate policy is a central pillar of the European security architecture. [...]
A milestone in the global energy transformation is celebrating its birthday: The German EEG turns 25
01.04.202501.04.2025

A milestone in the global energy transformation is celebrating its birthday: The German EEG turns 25

1 April marks the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the ‘Act on the [...]
E.ON Study: Europe can save over one trillion euros on the way to climate neutrality
31.03.202505.04.2025

E.ON Study: Europe can save over one trillion euros on the way to climate neutrality

Study by E.ON (“Energy Playbook”) illustrates: Europe can become climate neutral by 2050 through optimized resource [...]
Ariadne report shows cost-efficient pathways to climate neutrality 2024 in Germany
06.03.202506.03.2025

Ariadne report shows cost-efficient pathways to climate neutrality 2024 in Germany

The new German government is still being formed, but one thing seems clear: the goal of [...]
Mongolia to host next UN conference on sustainable land management
27.02.202527.02.2025

Mongolia to host next UN conference on sustainable land management

Agreement paving the way for the 17th session of the Convention’s Conference of the Parties (COP17) [...]
Billionaire wealth in the EU surges by nearly €400 million per day in 2024, with a new billionaire nearly every week
20.01.202520.01.2025

Billionaire wealth in the EU surges by nearly €400 million per day in 2024, with a new billionaire nearly every week

74% of billionaire wealth in the EU is derived from inheritance, monopoly power or crony connections. [...]
‘Not the new normal’ – 2024 ‘one of the worst years in UNICEF’s history’ for children in conflict
28.12.202428.12.2024

‘Not the new normal’ – 2024 ‘one of the worst years in UNICEF’s history’ for children in conflict

The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels [...]
IRENA: NDCs 3.0 a ‘Make or Break’ for Global Goal to Triple Renewables by 2030
11.11.202411.11.2024

IRENA: NDCs 3.0 a ‘Make or Break’ for Global Goal to Triple Renewables by 2030

At COP29, IRENA Outlook calls for ambitious NDC 3.0 updates, reflecting the global pledge to triple [...]
COP29: PIK and KfW launch financing concept for carbon removals at world climate summit
11.11.202411.11.2024

COP29: PIK and KfW launch financing concept for carbon removals at world climate summit

Since the reduction of CO2 emissions is too slow to limit global heating to 1.5°C, a [...]
Europe’s prohibitive carbon capture and storage (CCS) plan could leave taxpayers with €140 billion bill
22.10.202421.10.2024

Europe’s prohibitive carbon capture and storage (CCS) plan could leave taxpayers with €140 billion bill

Most of Europe’s planned carbon capture and storage (CCS) applications are too expensive to work on [...]
Wind energy: Misinformation about wind farms is widespread
21.10.202421.10.2024

Wind energy: Misinformation about wind farms is widespread

Study by the University of Hohenheim: misinformation about wind farms is widely accepted. This is more [...]
Up to 21,000 people are dying each day from conflict-fuelled hunger around the world
17.10.202417.10.2024

Up to 21,000 people are dying each day from conflict-fuelled hunger around the world

On World Food Day, hunger has reached an all-time high exposing the flaws in global peacebuilding [...]
Where leading countries stand in the transition to renewable heating, road transport and electricity
02.10.202402.10.2024

Where leading countries stand in the transition to renewable heating, road transport and electricity

The sluggish rate of progress made in the energy transition is putting the goal of reducing [...]
The UK Exits Coal Power, Ushering in Era of Renewables
01.10.202401.10.2024

The UK Exits Coal Power, Ushering in Era of Renewables

Today, the UK’s last coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, will close, marking the end of coal-generated electricity [...]
Civil Society Demands Attention to Human Rights and Climate Justice Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan
20.09.202419.09.2024

Civil Society Demands Attention to Human Rights and Climate Justice Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan

Statement: We, the undersigned civil society organizations, movements, groups and individuals, highlight the urgent need to [...]
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19.11.202518.11.2025

Climate ranking shows: The world is making progress, but the US and other Petrostates are resisting change

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14.11.202514.11.2025

Carbon pricing delay jeopardises EU support for vulnerable households and climate goals

Politics
01.11.202531.10.2025

COP30 must show that Climate Progress is Bigger than any Single Leader

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23.10.202522.10.2025

Europe Chooses Solar Power and Import Independence

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10.10.202510.10.2025

The world at an energy policy crossroads

Politics
24.09.202524.09.2025

How climate policy can be made socially just and enforceable worldwide

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