Publications
Review of the climate conference in Belém
A look back at COP30 in Belém Estelle Herlyn After an extra day, the COP30 climate conference in Brazil came to an end on 22 November 2025. A promising start At the start of the conference, Simon Stiell, head of the UN Climate Secretariat, emphasised…
Statement on the SRU report of 15 October 2025
Taking into account the current draft version of the EU Climate Framework Regulation of 5 November 2025 1. Introduction The report by the German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU) dated 15 October 2025 bases far-reaching constitutional demands on the adoption of a binding German…
Abstract: The potential of climate-friendly fuels from natural oils
Abstract The potential of climate-friendly fuels from natural oils The global energy transition faces a double challenge: while renewable energies are increasingly replacing fossil fuels in the electricity sector, a complete switch to electric drives in the transport sector is not realistic in the foreseeable…
The potential of climate-friendly fuels from natural oils
Introduction This article deals with the global potential of biogenic fuels based on non-edible vegetable oils for blending or as a substitute for corresponding fossil equivalents such as diesel, gasoline and kerosene. Vegetable oils have been used for many years as so-called biodiesel, either directly…
Global climate partnerships – the key to prosperity and climate stability
Climate protection does not end at national borders – it begins with international cooperation. If we want to effectively reduce global emissions and enable sustainable development, we must start where the greatest potential lies: in the Global South. This is precisely the focus of the…
The opportunities of international climate cooperation: Indispensable for the global South AND the global North
Starting point: Global climate policy must start where it works If we want to protect the climate effectively and enable sustainable development at the same time, we must think internationally, invest globally and act pragmatically. The fight against climate change will not be won in…
International climate partnerships as a path to development and a global “Net Zero”
Starting point: Global climate policy must start where it works If we want to protect the climate effectively and enable sustainable development at the same time, we must think internationally, invest globally and act pragmatically. The fight against climate change will not be won in…
Commentary on the draft law to implement the EU-RED III Directive in the transport sector and to further develop the GHG quota
Introduction: Significance of the draft law on the further development of the GHG quota On 19 June 2025, the German government presented a draft bill for the national implementation of the revised EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) in the transport sector. The focus is…
The importance of SMR for the energy supply worldwide and for Germany
SMR worldwide With regard to nuclear energy, the International Energy Association (IEA) states (1): “Globally, nuclear energy is the second most important low-emission energy source after hydropower. Energy source for clean and safe power generation. In 2025, nuclear energy will produce more electricity than ever…
Background paper, Background paper
Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Presentation of current projects and their status
Grafik 1(siehe PDF-Dokument) Preliminary remark As part of the decarbonisation of Germany’s overall energy consumption, combustion processes for generating heat in buildings and industrial and commercial process heat are being replaced by processes that require the use of electrical energy. Taking into account all efficiency…
