The first Global Stocktake revealed that global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C are insufficient, with COP29 failing to deliver significant progress. Now, it is high time for policymakers to correct course through concerted efforts. We explain the GST process and the political dynamics around it at COP29 and present six key steps for the route to third generation NDCs.

Indonesia elected a new president in 2024 amidst growing geopolitical and climate challenges. The new leadership offers opportunities to enhance co-operation with the EU, particularly in energy transition and climate policy. Civil society plays a crucial role in advocating for justice-driven collaboration and inclusive approaches. Yet, challenges remain, including uneven partnership dynamics, limited progress on the Just Energy Transition Partnership, and the need for stronger mutual trust.

On 23 November, the 29th UN Climate Conference came to a close in Baku. In this blog article, our Germanwatch experts report on the difficult negotiations, detail the most important decisions, and draw conclusions on the climate conference in times of crisis.

The steel industry has embarked on a demanding transformation. Politicians are supporting the sector with large subsidy packages and the development of the necessary energy infrastructure. In addition to making hydrogen and renewable energy available in sufficient quantities and at affordable prices, work is also needed to establish the climate-friendly lead markets of the future.

In this policy brief, we explore emerging opportunities for a people-centred transition in India, with a clear focus on enhancing Indo–German co-operation in climate action, renewable energy, and sustainable development.

To achieve the European Union's climate neutrality targets and strengthen the global competitiveness of European net zero industries, the EU needs a Clean Industrial Deal that supports the decarbonisation of the current industrial base while strengthening net zero innovation and manufacturing through a well-designed policy mix and sufficient funding.

The German government must enable the expansion, modernisation, and renovation of Gemany's rail network with a strong budget in 2025. Read our open letter to Members of Parliament, signed by Germanwatch and influential industry voices, including SAP and IKEA retailer Ingka.

How can we ensure that financial commitments lead to transformative, measurable outcomes? This question comes into focus as the global community charts a path toward the New Collective Quantified Goal for climate finance beyond 2025. Our CFAS policy brief identifies these gaps and explores ways to improve impact measurement, including recommendations for COP29 to incorporate robust, transparent methodologies into the NCQG.

Financing digital services almost exclusively through personalised advertising poses considerable risks to democracy, social cohesion, informational self-determination, climate and national security. The new European Commission should take digital fairness seriously and push for a ban on personalised advertising to bolster alternative advertising models.

Renewable energy is making rapid progress in almost every high-emitting country. However, too many countries are still clinging to prolonging the fossil fuels business model, especially for gas. This is shown in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025) published today by Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute,and CAN International. Each year, the CCPI assesses the progress made by the largest emitters worldwide in terms of emissions, renewables and climate policy.