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The G7 Summit: advancing international climate cooperation? Options and priorities for the German G7 presidency
Der G7-Gipfel: Schub für die internationale Klimakooperation? Optionen und Prioritäten für die deutsche G7-Präsidentschaft
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Abstract At the G7 summit in June 2022, the German government intends to promote international climate cooperation by establishing a climate club. This club is envisioned to foster implementation of the Paris climate goals and, ideally, grow into a global alliance of ambitious countries. In light of Russia'... view more
At the G7 summit in June 2022, the German government intends to promote international climate cooperation by establishing a climate club. This club is envisioned to foster implementation of the Paris climate goals and, ideally, grow into a global alliance of ambitious countries. In light of Russia's attack on Ukraine, energy policy cooperation is now one of the most pressing issues at the G7 summit. Energy security as a short-term priority must be reconciled with accelerated decarbonisation and the international climate agenda. A climate club can certainly provide an impetus for this through agreements on joint regulatory approaches and climate action projects. In terms of the international political process, however, it is important to prevent the initiative from being perceived as a rich countries' club. The German government should carefully manage expectations: Strong signals are needed for COP27 in Egypt in autumn, first and foremost by way of increasing climate finance commitments. Moreover, it will be crucial to shape the G7 club as an ambitious but inclusive initiative. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
climate policy; climate protection; environmental protection; international agreement; international cooperation; energy policy
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
G-7-Staaten; Vorsitz/Präsidentschaft; Gipfelkonferenz/Gipfeltreffen; Internationales Umweltschutzabkommen; Außenpolitische Initiative
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
6 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 34/2022
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2022C34
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications