At last Thursday's expert roundtables, we discussed how shifting #geopolitics, global cooperation, economic challenges and opportunities shape #German #ClimateForeignPolicy. The event was opened by Dr. Anna Lührmann, Minister of State for Europe and Climate, German Federal Foreign Office, and Dr. Kira Vinke, Head of DGAP’s Center for Climate and Foreign Policy.
Together with the EU, Germany's approach to #InternationalClimateAction will be crucial in the next years.
Key takeaways:
Even if the next German government moves away from the Climate Foreign Policy Strategy, the most effective tools from the strategy should be preserved and utilized;
As the EU's political priorities shift towards economic security and competitiveness, it will be unlikely for the EU to adopt a strategy like Germany has. However, the EU already possesses a robust toolkit for climate action - the focus now must be on leveraging these existing instruments effectively.
The importance of bringing in actors outside the US and China cannot be overstated, especially as #Brazil prepares to host #COP30. Brazil's leadership in the climate agenda offers a unique opportunity to reinforce multilateralism despite geopolitical tensions.
As we approach COP30, Germany must continue to emphasize global cooperation and actively engage other emerging leaders to be more ambitious with climate action. By combining strategic policy with decisive action and fostering partnerships beyond traditional power centers, we can accelerate progress towards our shared climate goals.
For all those who are more interested how to strengthen climate foreign policy at the European level, we recommend taking a look at the latest publication by our experts (link in the comments).
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