New Czech environment minister appointed following controversy

Czechia will finally have a new environment minister after months of political deadlock over the post.

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Merz’s Blunt Remarks on Brazil’s COP30 Visit Spark Diplomatic Firestorm

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's post-COP30 speech revealed his delegation's relief at leaving Belém, igniting backlash and highlighting Brazil's hosting woes amid Lula's global climate push. #COP30 #MerzBrazil #ClimateDiplomacy

https://dunapress.org/merzs-blunt-remarks-on-brazils-cop30/

Merz's Blunt Remarks on Brazil's COP30 Visit Spark Diplomatic Firestorm - JM Duna Press

Explore how German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's COP30 Brazil visit comments on insecurity and relief at departure challenged President Lula's narrative, exposing infrastructure and safety issues at the event.

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COP30 Brazil Launches Maloca for Global Climate Participation

COP30 Brazil launches Maloca, a digital platform for global climate participation, expanding public access to crucial discussions and decisions.

https://www.olamnews.com/environment/2340/cop30-brazil-launches-maloca-climate-participation/

Africa: Ethiopia's Climate Diplomacy - Justice & Resilience for Africa: [Ethiopian Herald] In a landmark convergence of global leaders and climate advocates, the United Nations Climate Week in Addis Ababa has solidified Ethiopia's position at the vanguard of a new, more assertive African diplomacy. Far from being a mere forum for discussion, the event emerged as a pivotal where the continent,… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TMv6ND #Ethiopia #ClimateJustice #ClimateDiplomacy #ClimateWeek #SustainableAfrica
Science Over Suspicion: Climate as Common Ground for Indo-Pak Harmony - World Geostrategic Insights

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig At a time when Pakistan and India are both reeling from devastating floods, the idea of cooperation may seem distant, even naive. Yet the very waters that drown fields, displace millions, and spread disease do not recognize borders.  The Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers surge across the Punjab plains regardless

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Previously headed by the foreign office, Germany’s #climatediplomacy is now consolidated at the environment ministry again.

But some things have survived the recent change of government. (1/2)

https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/pressemitteilung/internationale-klimapolitik-zustaendigkeit-wechselt-gemeinsames-engagement-bleibt

Internationale Klimapolitik: Zuständigkeit wechselt, gemeinsames Engagement bleibt- BMUKN - Pressemitteilung

Die Bundesregierung stellt die internationale Klimapolitik neu auf. Die Federführung wechselt vom Auswärtigem Amt zum Bundesumweltministerium (BMUKN). Dort wird eine neue Abteilung für internationale Klimapolitik entstehen.

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Amid a logistics crunch, a UN committee is pressing Brazil to deliver urgent solutions ahead of COP30. Climate Change News has the latest. #COP30 #ClimateDiplomacy #Brazil https://www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/01/amid-logistics-crunch-un-committee-pressures-brazil-for-urgent-cop30-solutions/
Amid logistics crunch, UN committee pressures Brazil for urgent COP30 solutions

Anger is mounting about sky-high hotel prices and a lack of rooms in Belém, sparking calls for the summit to be moved from the Amazon to a bigger Brazilian city Anger is mounting about sky-high hotel prices and a lack of rooms in Belém, sparking calls for COP30 to be moved to a bigger Brazilian city

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EU holds back on climate pledge with China, demanding substance over symbolism 🌍

Commissioner Hoekstra wants "content nuts to be cracked" - basically telling Beijing that handshakes don't cut emissions! 🥜

Climate diplomacy: where even the promises need promises 📋

https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/07/07/1649218/eu-holds-back-on-signing-climate-action-pledge-with-china

#ClimateChange #EUChina #ClimateDiplomacy

EU Holds Back on Signing Climate Action Pledge With China - Slashdot

The European Union is holding back on signing a joint climate action pledge with China at a summit this month to mark a half-century of diplomatic ties, a top climate official told the Financial Times in remarks published on Monday. Reuters: The EU's climate targets are among the world's most ambiti...

No room at the inn: COP30 logistics chaos overshadows climate talks

Brazil struggles to reassure countries that hotels will be available and affordable at November’s pivotal climate conference in Belém.

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Rolling back Germany’s new approach to #climatediplomacy would jeopardise the advancements that were made.

Even with different priorities, the next government can build strategically on #Klimaaußenpolitik.

Op-ed with Ole Adolphsen

https://table.media/climate/standpunkt/nach-der-wahl-was-von-der-klimaaussenpolitik-bleiben-sollte/

Nach der Wahl: Was von der Klimaaußenpolitik bleiben sollte

Mit der Klimaaußenpolitik sollte Deutschlands Klimadiplomatie wirkungsvoller gestaltet werden. Die nächste Regierung sollte sie ausbauen.

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