The 2019 UN Climate Change Conference features the 25th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 25) that takes place in Madrid until 13 December.
At the heart of the negotiation this year: the implementation of article 6 of the Paris Agreement, relating to carbon markets. But not only. It is a COP meant to pave the way for countries to raise their climate ambition before the end of crucial year 2020. Climate negotiators know that they are under tight scrutiny from stakeholders, first and foremost cities, businesses, and Fridays for Future.
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COP25: ‘The European Green Deal gave an important signal. We need more of this’
The longest in the history of UN climate negotiations, the COP25 ended on Sunday (15 September) with almost no significant decisions being made. Julia Panzer gives her take about the business implications of the Madrid climate talks.
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COP25: Europe must decide faster, climate doesn’t wait, says Danish Energy Minister
As member states are pressed to agree on Europe’s 2050 carbon neutrality target, Denmark is the star of the show at COP25 after the country’s Parliament adopted a legally binding emissions reduction target of 70% by 2030. Danish energy minister Dan Jørgensen explained to EURACTIV what’s behind the country’s new climate act.
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The time is now to show leadership on global climate activities
It is with the backdrop of the climate emergency that the world is gathered in Madrid for COP25. COP, and the climate, matters more than ever. We urgently need action, and Europe should lead.
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COP25 news and views: What’s happening in Madrid
As UN climate negotiations enter their second and decisive week, EURACTIV gives you a glimpse into the goings on of the 25th climate conference in Madrid (COP25) and what is driving the conversation there. In this edition: train ride, ray of the day, reality check-point, and climate finance big time.
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Skilled workers shortage could stall Germany’s progress on climate targets
In 2005, unemployment in Germany reached 11.7%. At the end of 2019, the figure more than halved to 5%. This means it is increasingly difficult for companies operating in Germany to find skilled workers and fill vacancies. And it has an impact on sales revenues, as well as Germany’s and Europe’s ability to achieve carbon neutrality goals.
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COP25: cities are no longer waiting around for nations, Milan’s mayor says
Because there is still a small number of nations blocking progress in implementing the Paris Agreement, and cities already feel their impact of climate change, they are ready to take the lead in fighting global warming, Milan's mayor and C40 network Vice-Chairman Giuseppe Sala told EURACTIV in an interview.