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.

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COP29: Baku

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Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

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COP30: UN Climate Change Conference

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Publications on Climate

Peatland Atlas 2023

Atlas

Der Mooratlas beleuchtet die Folgen der Zerstörung dieser einzigartigen Lebensräume und zeigt die Chancen nasser Moore und ihrer Nutzung für die Gesellschaft auf, um alle Akteur*innen zum Handeln zu ermutigen – „Moor muss nass“!

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Trump 2.0, Green Transition, and Transatlantic Climate Action

Policy Paper

This paper explores how the EU and its member states could adjust their climate policies based on expected Trump administration positions regarding two key elements of global climate action, and possible European responses along the variables of unity and decisiveness.

By Rachel Tausendfreund , Mareike Moraal and Loyle Campbell

Climate Security Report

Report

This report reviews climate security literature, identifies key players, and analyzes case studies. It highlights actors' needs in different contexts and offers recommendations for global, regional, and local engagement, with a focus on the global South.

By Alice Bergoend

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Sustainable Development and the Crisis of US Hegemony

COP30 Without the US: Climate Negotiations in Brazil Under Pressure

Green Hydrogen for the Global South: What Remains After the Hype?

“The Era of Voluntary Emissions Targets Is Over”

International Court of Justice Decision Turns Climate Justice into Law