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New German coalition puts climate protection on back burner

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Germany’s incoming government of Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have concluded a governing ‘contract’ and will take office in May. The new chancellor, Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz, underscored in the campaign that climate protection would not be a top priority.

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What to expect for the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage in 2025

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In 2025, the new Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) hopes to set up the interim procedures and modalities for a start-up phase by COP30 as a test case to inform its long-term approach. Can developing and developed countries overcome conflicting visions to agree on early interventions to swiftly deliver for vulnerable communities?

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Beyond the Cuts: How the Defunding Affects Feminist and Civil Society Organizations

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The rise of the far-right movement and recent shifts in global politics have led to significant cuts in foreign development assistance. What are the impacts on feminist and civil society organizations?

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Brazil: Agroecology as a Climate Solution Based on Territory

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The concept of land liberation through agroecology includes, in turn, the freedom of forests, in opposition to forms of privatization, commodification, and financialization of nature that reduce forests to mere credits.

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Steps and Missteps of Agroecology in Public Policies in Brazil

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Brazil's pioneering National Agroecology and Organic Production Policy offers valuable lessons, highlighting both achievements and challenges in advancing agroecology. Despite setbacks, its progress remains essential for systemic transformation.

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