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Spanish Presidency giant placard on EU council, in the EU council headquarters Atrium in Brussels, Belgium, 02 July 2023.

Ready for Adoption?

07.12.2023 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

The Spanish presidency of the Council played an important role in the negotiations of the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum. A matter at the heart of Union’s debates.
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Can COP28 Deliver for Africa?

04.12.2023 Climate Change, Energy and Environment

What’s at stake for African countries at COP28? This is the topic of the international podcast The Horn by Crisis Group and FES.
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Eine brennende Ölquelle in der Wüste Algeriens

Gaza: A litmus test for COP28

01.12.2023 Climate Change, Energy and Environment

The war in Gaza has repercussions far beyond the Middle East. Karim Elgendy analyzes the impending impact on COP28 in the ips-journal.
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Karibische Aussicht aufs Meer mit Liegestühlen und Sonnenschirmen

Adapting to a thirsty future

30.11.2023 Climate Change, Energy and Environment

Caribbean urged to innovate as drought threatens vital water sources.
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Topic page on the COP28 world climate conference

COP28 is a highlight of the year. We take you to Dubai, where we meet people who are committed to taking concrete action against the climate crisis.
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Frauen der Yuturi Warmi. Yuturi Warmi ist die erste Gruppe indigener Wächterinnen im ecuadorianischen Amazonasgebiet.

Killing a river is killing the culture of people

29.11.2023 Climate Change, Energy and Environment

Ecuador’s indigenous leaders unite at COP28 to push for Just Transition amid Amazon threats
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Ein Mann im weißen Gewand streckt seine Hand aus und greift in einen Weihrauchbaum aus, der sich in der Wüste Dubais befindet.

World Climate Conference COP28 – Climate diplomacy in hot times

29.11.2023 Die Welt gerecht gestalten, Climate Change, Energy and Environment

The international community is meeting in Dubai to take stock of climate protection measures, discuss the financing of those efforts and decide on the phase-out of fossil fuels. Where, exactly, do we stand?
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Eine Demonstrantin hält ein Schild gegen Fracking während einer Demonstration des globalen Klimastreiks "Fridays for Future" in Buenos Aires, Argentinien, Freitag, 24. September 2021.

Argentina's contradictory bet

29.11.2023 Climate Change, Energy and Environment

Argentina’s contradictory position is on display as the country seeks to finance its energy transition with fossil fuels extraction, despite the impact on local communities.
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