The Netherlands has failed to protect the inhabitants of the former colony of Bonaire from climate change, the District Court in The Hague has ruled. This puts the island states in a difficult position, says researcher Björn Ola Linnér.
WorldA victory for the German car lobby. This is how Professor Björn-Ola Linnér sums up the proposal from the European Commission to lift the previous ban on new petrol cars after 2035.
BusinessThe draft climate agreement in Belém represents a setback on important points such as the phasing out of fossil fuels and investments in climate adaptation, according to climate policy expert Björn-Ola Linnér. It must not be forgotten that those who have really “ruined the party” down here are Saudi Arabia at the forefront of the Arab group and the fossil fuel countries.
SwedenTwo words risk causing a potential agreement between the world's countries to collapse. Sweden is among the countries demanding that the issue of fossil fuels be addressed in the documents. A new draft could be in the works late Friday.
SwedenThe premises of the UN climate summit COP30 had to be evacuated after a major fire broke out. The meeting was interrupted and will not resume until midnight Swedish time at the earliest.
SwedenThe world's countries managed to unite at the UN meeting on biological diversity. But several questions remain – crucial is that all countries must report how they will proceed in the fight to save animals and nature.
SwedenThe money is in focus when the UN's conference on biological diversity is now resumed. If countries fail to agree, a severe setback for nature is threatened.
SwedenAfter Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, many are worried about a setback for climate work, not only in the USA but also globally. It's a blow to the Paris Agreement, says climate expert Björn-Ola Linnér.
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