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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).

Eine Frau in einem Shirt der Solar Sisters hält eine Glühbirne hoch

International climate co-operation Sustainable Finance Blog post 23.04.2026

Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels – Why Multilateral Development Banks Should Play an Active Role

On the occasion of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, we show why Multilateral Development Banks need to play an active role in the transition process.

Schild auf einer Demonstration mit der Aufschrift "climate justice now"

Climate policy Blog post 16.03.2026

Climate Litigation - The new hope for climate action?

In our new CCPI blog post, we discuss the different forms of climate litigation, the role they can play in climate action, and the potential that has emerged from previous lawsuits.

Windräder in einem Feld vor Bergen

Climate policy UN climate conferences Blog post 16.03.2026

10 Years into the Paris Agreement

In our CCPI blog post, we discuss where we stand ten years after Paris, what successes have been achieved, and whether we are on track to meet global climate targets.

headerbild letter eu commission

Report 19.02.2026

Revisions of the RFNBO regulation must be evidence-based

Germanwatch, together with hydrogen industry actors and other environmental and climate organizations from Brussels and Berlin, has sent an open letter to the EU Commission calling for:The revision of the RFNBO rules must be evidence-based and carried out after a sufficient trial period.All relevant drivers for high production costs and the delayed market ramp-up must be considered.Early adjustments, such as extending transition periods, must be accompanied by a consideration of alternative meas

Öltanker im Mittelmeer

Climate policy Blog post 18.02.2026

The US attack on Venezuela - what the operation reveals about the risks of fossil fuels for regional development and security

In our new CCPI blog post, we take the events on the Latin American coast as a moment to reflect on the role of fossil fuels in regional security, economic development, and long-term investment decisions.

Blaue Flaggen mit Friedenstaube und Schriftzug "Peace" vor Gebäude in München

Blog post 10.02.2026

Time for a Europe Capable of Action

The Munich Security Conference 2026 comes at a time of fundamental change for Europe. Geopolitical power shifts, the withdrawal of key players from the multilateral order, and advancing climate change pose an existential question for the European Union: will it surpass itself to become a political actor that is truly capable to act?

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.

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.

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