Climate Change

As we approach the early December COP climate summit, Bert Metz explains what the recent IPCC report on global warming means for the planet, the economy and for Europe.

Political will stands in the way of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees, but the Greens’ resolution for ambitious climate action must not waver.

Basic income offers progressives a positive vision for the future shaped around security, autonomy and social justice.

With global production pushing the planet past its limits, a shift from growth to sufficiency in rich countries is now an imperative

2020 will be a crucial year for our climate, the EU must do all it can to transition to a low-carbon economy before then.

Green and decent jobs are the future of a world of work that factors in climate change – but a just transition is key.

While the Trump administration tears up international accords, US cities take a stand on climate change with the support of allies around the world.

The combined crises of global warming, pollution, and overfishing are laying waste to the oceans. International action is needed to rescue them.

Profound change is coming in the transport sector, the rules of which are being rewritten by the digital revolution. Changes to the way we move around call into question models of ownership and the reign of the private car. We discuss these crucial developments with French Green MEP Karima Delli, President of the European Parliament’s Transport Committee.

COP 23 turned out to be more about regulations than revolution – but some advancement gave cause for hope.