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Mobility transition 1. July 2026

Resilience by Rail

In its current overstrained and fragmented state, the rail network cannot realise its potential for climate, transport and security. Based on research and a high-level workshop with rail, climate, and military experts from Poland, Germany, and France, Germanwatch summarizes key constraints and policy recommendations to enable benefits of the European rail system for climate, transport and security.

Indigenous person overlooks huge copper mine in the Andes

Corporate Accountability Blog post 19.05.2026

Indigenous Co-Ownership in the Mining Sector

The mining industry has a long history of violating Indigenous rights, and affected communities are increasingly demanding more than compensation for the harm caused. Could co-ownership offer a path towards genuinely empower Indigenous communities and protect their human rights?

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Report 14.05.2026

A Europe-wide alliance for ETS2

Together with over 60 businesses, associations, NGOs, think tanks, and other civil society organisations, Germanwatch founded the “European ETS2 Action Alliance”. This alliance demands a timely and effectiv implementation of the Emissions Trading System for Buildings and Road Transport (ETS2).

Erste Seite einer Publikation mit dem Titel Global Europe, Global Responsibility

EU climate policy and carbon pricing Policy Brief 27. April 2026

Global Europe, Global Responsibility

We argue that the EU’s next long-term budget must make climate and development finance for Africa a core strategic priority. We highlight the various benefits of a stronger EU engagement in Africa and call for a significant scaling up of EU investment.

Titelbild einer Publikation zu UN-Steuerreformen

Economy, Finance & Trade Working Paper 21. April 2026

Borrowing the Rulebook

As negotiations on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UNFCITC) gather pace, one question cuts through everything else: how to design a regime that commands broad political support while still delivering real, enforceable change? This paper turns to three decades of climate diplomacy under the UNFCCC to answer that question.

Titelbild einer Publikation zum Thema indo-europäischer Kooperation

International climate co-operation Policy Brief 27. February 2026

Green Potential – Strengthening Indo-European Climate Cooperation

The partnership between the EU and India is said to hold enormous potential. We argue that the partnership must make climate action a key priority to realise its ‘green potential’ and to drive sustainable growth and resilience. Five areas are of particular importance in this regard.

Two workers are standing on a wind turbine in Indonesia

International climate co-operation Blog post 09.02.2026

Indonesia’s new NDC and German-Indonesian Cooperation

Indonesia launched its 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in late October 2025. This blog examines key aspects of Indonesia’s new NDC and explores possible ways for Germany to support the country’s climate goals.

Titelbild einer Publikation zu climate, peace und security

UN climate conferences Policy Brief 3. February 2026

Climate, Peace, and Security: Shaping Policy for a Fragile and Warming World after COP30

This paper provides an analysis of COP30 outcomes from the perspective of the climate, peace, and security nexus. It also defines the next steps for further shaping policy for a fragile and warming world in 2026.

Politiker sitzen im Kreis auf einer Sitzung der COP30 in Belem.

UN climate conferences Blog post 19.01.2026

Energetic Start, Outcome with Major Gaps: Looking Back at COP30 in Belém

COP30 proved to be a magnifying glass for the global struggle over international climate policy. Our experts discuss key developments and outcomes for their respective fields of work and take a look into the future.

Aerial view of a factory among green trees and bushes

Industrial transformation Blog post 13.01.2026

Indonesia and South Africa: Forging a Path to Net-Zero Industry

We introduce efforts to achieve industrial decarbonisation in Indonesia and South Africa, as viewed through the lens of domestic experts. Both countries have concrete plans, but there are realities that they have to face. Both have made efforts to kick-start their industrial sector towards net-zero.

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