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COP26: Africa is already on the way to Cairo

Many delegations left Glasgow with mixed feelings. What are the main takeaways from an African perspective and what are the next steps in the run-up...


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12 gelbe Wassercontainer werden mit einem Schlauch befüllt.

Climate change in conflict areas: How extreme weather ravaged conflict-affected Palestine and Yemen

In conflict-affected areas, immediate needs such as protection, peacebuilding and stability are prioritised. Climate change is often viewed as...


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EIne Meeresschildkröte im blauen Wasser.

Ecuador’s new marine reserve

Ecuador's president Guillermo Lasso announced plans to create a new marine reserve in Galapagos: But will it offer more protection? Experts are...


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Nahaufnahme von einem Kohlebergmann. Er trägt eine Brille und einen Schutzhelm. Sein Gesicht ist verdreckt vom Kohlestaub.

Climate finance: industrialised countries fail to meet funding pledges for Africa

For the last decade, developed countries have failed to meet their yearly pledge of $100 billion to help emerging economies tackle climate change. In...


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Maskierte Personen protestieren beim COP26 in den Philippinen für mehr KLimaschutz.

Exclusion of civil society: activists criticise the Philippine COP26 delegation

For the Philippines, as one of the nations that is most vulnerable to the climate crisis, the outcomes of COP26 are vital. However, the lack of...


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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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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

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

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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