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Articles on Climate Change, Energy and Environment

Rice Farmer in Wuro Chekke, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Loss and Damage Fund Offers A Lifeline

Nigerian farmers are now facing unprecedented losses due to extreme weather conditions and inadequate support. At COP28, the Nigerian government aims...


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Panel at the art exhibition at and besides COP28

Art for the Climate

Anyone currently in Dubai will also encounter art: ten female artists from the Gulf States and Germany are exhibiting together at COP28.


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Panel beim FES-DGB-High Level Event auf der COP28 in Dubai

Society on Board

A socially just transition can only be social if trade unions in African countries are actively involved in transparent change processes.


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The Horn Podcast Link

Can COP28 Deliver for Africa?

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

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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Caribbean sea view with sun loungers and parasols

Adapting to a thirsty future

Caribbean urged to innovate as drought threatens vital water sources.


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A man in a white robe stretches out his hand and reaches into an incense tree in the Dubai desert.

World Climate Conference COP28 – Climate diplomacy in hot times

The international community is meeting in Dubai to take stock of climate protection measures, discuss the financing of those efforts and decide on the...


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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

Ecuador’s indigenous leaders unite at COP28 to push for Just Transition amid Amazon threats


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A protester holds a sign against fracking during a Fridays for Future global climate strike demonstration in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021.

Argentina's contradictory bet

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


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Plakat auf einer Klimademo mit der Aufschrift: «There is no Planet B»

Why Climate Change and Human Rights are Connected

What are the obligations of states to protect the human rights of those affected by climate change?


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Competence Center for Climate and Social Justice

Competence Center for Climate and Social Justice

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Climate Manual: Climate action. Socially. Just.
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Climate Manual: Climate action. Socially. Just.

In our new manual, we present numerous arguments showing that social progress and ambitious climate action must go hand in hand. Enjoy reading! more

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