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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Barqueta - Cúpula dos Povos durante a COP 30, Belém, nov. 2025

COP 30: How Argentina Went from Pioneer to Laggard in International Climate Policy

Analyse

With the start of COP30, Argentina finds itself on the sidelines of international climate diplomacy. The country is currently experiencing a severe dismantling of institutions and new dependence on extractivism – yet it was once a pioneer in climate protection.

Camila Mercure

People are sitting at a long table at a climate conference, with plants in the foreground and the words “PRE-COP30 MEETING” in the background.

COP30 in the Rhythm of Brazil: Working Together for Change

Analysis

The international context is marked by tensions: no easy task for the Brazilian presidency at COP30. Our authors analyze how Brazil could use its diplomatic ability to synchronize different interests.

Rodrigo Astorga Hering, Natalia Zumelzu

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Thematic Focuses on Climate

hbs Bildbeschreiber sagte:Large solar panel fields cover most of the landscape, with narrow green crop rows and power lines running through the area.

EU-China Relations: Bound by Clean Tech or Divided by It?

COP29: Baku

Photo: A person holding a dried plant and carefully extracting onion seeds into their palm. Crops, possibly cabbage, are visible in the background.

Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

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Publications on Climate

Peatland Atlas 2023

Atlas

The Peatland Atlas highlights the consequences of the destruction of these unique habitats and shows the opportunities that wet moors and their use offer society, encouraging all stakeholders to take action – “Moors must be wet!”

Economy Atlas 2024

Atlas

How can we achieve climate targets while ensuring sustainable and equitable prosperity? This atlas identifies political instruments and solutions for an ecologically oriented social market economy in 19 subject areas.

Water Atlas 2025

Atlas

The Water Atlas 2025 published by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and BUND provides information on how to protect water ecosystems from overuse and pollution – and how to strengthen the human right to water.

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Recent Articles on Climate

COP30 in the Amazon - Statement From the Heinrich Böll Foundation

From Brussels to Belém: Can the EU Demand Ambition While Retreating at Home?

COP30: Entrenching a New Era of Climate Colonialism

COP 30: How Argentina Went from Pioneer to Laggard in International Climate Policy

COP30 in the Rhythm of Brazil: Working Together for Change

Thematic Focuses on Climate

EU-China Relations: Bound by Clean Tech or Divided by It?

COP29: Baku

Agroecology: Our Roots of Change

Publications on Climate

Peatland Atlas 2023

Economy Atlas 2024

Water Atlas 2025

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