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Report | 08.10.2020

Together for a #WorldWeWant

Against the background of the worsening climate crisis, the Climate Action Network (CAN) has launched the #WorldWeWant campaign. Through a series of short films, people from different regions of the world tell how climate change is affecting their lives and communities. Plaintiff Lüke Recktenwald is also involved with a video about his home island Langeoog.

Report | 06.10.2020

Plaintiffs of the People's Climate Case urge European Parliament to vote on ambitious climate target

On Tuesday, 6th of October, the European Parliament will vote on the EU Climate Law and set its position on the EU 2030 climate target. In a letter to the Members of the European Parliament the plaintiffs of the People's Climate Case urge them to decide on higher emission cuts by 2030 and to support access to justice for citizens.

Report | 28.07.2020

Who should pay to fix the climate emergency?

In a recent video feature, British television station Channel 4 News poses the question "Who should pay to fix the climate emergency?".

Report | 22.07.2020

„It is important that we do something now to protect our future"

Lüke Recktenwald is a real "islander". His family has been living on the North Sea island of Langeoog for four generations and runs a hotel and restaurant. Whether Lüke will be able to live and work on the island in the future like his parents is uncertain, as Langeoog is increasingly threatened by the climate crisis. In this interview he tells how he experiences the climate and health crisis on the island and why he decided to go to court to demand climate protection.

Report | 15.07.2020

Trans-European Networks for Energy: Envisaged new regulation must make the EU energy system fit for climate neutrality

The EU energy system is still far from being climate neutral or based on 100 % renewable energies. The currently discussed revision of the guidelines for the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E), which provide the basis for the selection of the so-called Projects of Common Interests (PCIs), has the potential to set a new course.

EU climate policy and carbon pricing International climate co-operation Blog post | 20.06.2020

EU-China Climate Tandem: A necessity in the interest of both sides

The conflict between the US and China over leadership in the coming world order is becoming more intense - and forcing the EU to clarify its own relationship with China. Co-operation on climate policy can play a key strategic role in this process. It is therefore high on the agenda of the German EU Council Presidency in the second half of this year.

Report | 05.06.2020

COVID-19 in Peru: What are the consequences for Saúl Luciano Lliuya and his lawsuit?

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the Higher Regional Court of Hamm had increasingly envisaged the on-site visit in Huaraz in the context of the taking of evidence in this high profile climate lawsuit. Now, unfortunately, it will be further delayed due to the crisis and resulting travel restrictions.

International climate co-operation Blog post | 07.05.2020

EU-Western Balkans Summit in Times of Corona Crisis: Energy Transition Partnerships with the Western Balkans - an opportunity for the EU

When EU and Western Balkan leaders met on May 5th for a virtual EU-Western Balkans summit, the main focus was on the response to the Corona crisis and the EU accession prospects for the countries of the region. However, one topic should not be forgotten: the development of the energy sector in the Western Balkans. Both sides could gain a great deal from Energy Transition Partnerships, especially in order to create future prospects for the economy after the corona crisis.

International climate co-operation Blog post | 14.04.2020

Multilateral Development Banks Have Made Progress Towards Paris Alignment, but Still Need to Fill in Critical Details

The Paris Agreement sets out the ambitious task of aligning all financial flows with its goals to avoid the worst impacts of warming. Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have an important role to play in making this goal a reality.

Corporate Accountability Sustainable Finance Blog post | 28.02.2020

EU study and legal opinion of German campaign underline need for legislation on human rights due diligence

Claudia Saller (ECCJ), Julia Otten & Johanna Kusch on why the German government should give the mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence agenda a real push, both at home and in Brussels.

Report | 27.01.2020

Project LIFE "UNIFY: Bringing the EU together on Climate Action"

The main objective of the LIFE funded project "UNIFY: Bringing the EU together on Climate Action" is to facilitate the effective and early transition of EU Member States to low-carbon and resilient economies. The consortium partners of the project are focusing on three key policy processes: 1. the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) 2. the national and long-term climate strategies (Long Term Strategy - LTS) 3. the EU budget (Multiannual Financial Frame - MFF)

UN climate conferences Blog post | 18.12.2019

First evaluation of the results of the climate summit COP25 in Madrid by Germanwatch

The outcome of the World Climate Conference (COP25) in Madrid, held 2 to 15 December 2019, clearly shows the strengths and weaknesses of the Paris Agreement. It shows that the days of cosmetic climate policy are over, but also that the coordinated resistance of the brakemen is growing as a result.

UN climate conferences Climate Litigation Blog post | 10.12.2019

COP25 Side Event Report: CLIMATE JUSTICE AND LAW IN A CLIMATE EMERGENCY with Saúl Luciano Lliuya

On Saturday 7th December, leaders of grassroots movements from across the Global South came together for the first time at COP25 to collectively discuss the growing international climate justice movement in response to the global climate crisis. The session was a powerful discussion about resilience, repression and accountability in using the law to address the highly disruptive and damaging consequences of climate change for communities.

Report | 04.10.2019

Multi-Actor-Partnerships

Multi-Actor-Partnerships offer an approach to address complex challenges through cooperation between actors from civil society, politics, the private sector and academia. The short film outlines the relevant framework conditions and criteria for a successful partnership. An example from India illustrates the advantages of this approach.

Report | 04.10.2019

Climate Risk Insurance – Protection from the impact of Climate Change

The short film illustrates how cooperation between actors from civil society, politics, the private sector and academia helps to incorporate different perspectives and backgrounds in solutions to complex challenges. The example of climate risk insurance in Kenya illustrates the implementation of this approach.

Climate finance Blog post | 23.09.2019

Germanwatch supports “Call for Action on Adaptation and Resilience”

With 2015 to 2019 as the hottest five-year period ever measured and climate impacts getting ever more severe and frequent, the immediate and determined implementation of the goals mutually agreed on in the Paris Agreement is more urgent than ever. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has therefore invited governments, the private sector, civil society and international organisations to the UN Climate Action Summit 2019 starting today in New York. Focussing on ambitious solutions and announcements of more ambitious climate targets, the summit is meant to be the starting signal for a “race to the top”.

Climate finance Blog post | 13.06.2019

Heidelberg’s International Conference on Climate Action 2019 calls for more collaboration among states, regions and cities

On 22 and 23 May, 900 decision-makers from countries, regions and cities as well as stakeholders and experts from around the world convened for the International Conference on Climate Action (ICCA 2019) in Heidelberg.

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Together for a #WorldWeWant

Plaintiffs of the People's Climate Case urge European Parliament to vote on ambitious climate target

Who should pay to fix the climate emergency?

„It is important that we do something now to protect our future"

Trans-European Networks for Energy: Envisaged new regulation must make the EU energy system fit for climate neutrality

EU-China Climate Tandem: A necessity in the interest of both sides

COVID-19 in Peru: What are the consequences for Saúl Luciano Lliuya and his lawsuit?

EU-Western Balkans Summit in Times of Corona Crisis: Energy Transition Partnerships with the Western Balkans - an opportunity for the EU

Building resilience: climate impacts and corona

The Right to a Future – Demanding Climate Justice in Court

A multi actor approach to derisking investments in Indian solar energy

Multilateral Development Banks Have Made Progress Towards Paris Alignment, but Still Need to Fill in Critical Details

EU study and legal opinion of German campaign underline need for legislation on human rights due diligence

Project LIFE "UNIFY: Bringing the EU together on Climate Action"

First evaluation of the results of the climate summit COP25 in Madrid by Germanwatch

COP25 Side Event Report: CLIMATE JUSTICE AND LAW IN A CLIMATE EMERGENCY with Saúl Luciano Lliuya

Multi-Actor-Partnerships

Climate Risk Insurance – Protection from the impact of Climate Change

Germanwatch supports “Call for Action on Adaptation and Resilience”

Heidelberg’s International Conference on Climate Action 2019 calls for more collaboration among states, regions and cities