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Gemälde einer jungen Frau, die halb im Wasser steht. Sie hebt eine Hand mit einem ausgestreckten Finger und hält die andere Hand offen, um die Zahl 1.5 zu symbolisieren. Auf ihrem schwarzen T-Shirt steht "1.5 TO STAY ALIVE". Im Hintergrund brennt eine grosse Fläche, aus der dichter Rauch aufsteigt. Der Himmel ist teilweise blau, teilweise von Rauch bedeckt.

„Polluters must pay“

Many small island developing states (SIDS) are struggling to survive. That is why the island states of Antigua and Barbuda and Tuvalu, which is...


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Holzkohle auf einer kohleverschmutzten Hand

Uganda’s silence at COP26 over growing deforestation

Environmental leaders have expressed concerns about Uganda’s silence on deforestation during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in...


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Narendra Modi steht an einem Podium der UN Klimakonferenz 2021 und spricht. Er hat einen Finger erhobern.

India’s net zero target is starting to boost renewables overseas

By the evening of 1 November 2021, India had captured the spotlight in Glasgow. The country announced a new net zero target by 2070, which meant that...


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Mangroven Baum Setzlinge spiegeln sich in der Wasseroberfläche.

Indonesia calls for increased climate finance and collaboration at COP26

President of Indonesia Joko Widodo called for global collaboration to tackle climate change during COP26, highlighting the need for more climate...


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Ein Arbeiter fährt mit seinem Motorrad neben einem Kohletransporter.

Vietnam pushes for action at COP26 while continuing with coal projects at home

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) is a chance for Vietnam to show its commitment to addressing climate change. Despite the country’s long-term...


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COP26: United Nations Climate Change Conference 2021 in Glasgow

Where do we go now after the Paris Agreement? Assessments, analyses and contributions from young activists at the annual World Climate Conferences...


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In einer grünen Landschaft und neben einem Fluss steht eine Ölraffinerie.

COP26: Mexico's lack of climate commitments

Mexico still depends on fossil fuels for its energy supply and has not yet significantly updated their Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) since...


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How can we make climate protection socially just?

Yvonne Blos,

A new FES study looks at how we can ensure that the national climate plans that are part of the Paris Agreement take the principles of a just...


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COP26: Chile's constituent assembly during the climate crisis

Next year, the Chilean people will vote on a new constitution. One thing is already clear: the text will refer to the climate emergency.


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Ein komplett scharzer Frosch sitzt auf einem Blatt. Um ihn herum sind schwarze Flecken.

COP26: Ecuador's chance to save the Amazon

Ecuador's new president, Guillermo Lasso, promised to take more responsibility for the environment. So far with little success, finds Doménica...


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Competence Center for Climate and Social Justice

Competence Center for Climate and Social Justice

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Six Messages on International Climate & Energy Policy by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

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Climate Manual: Climate action. Socially. Just.
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Climate Manual: Climate action. Socially. Just.

In our new manual, we present numerous arguments showing that social progress and ambitious climate action must go hand in hand. Enjoy reading! more

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