The heatwave currently affecting Europe has made the urgency of climate action more apparent than ever. At the same time, the UN climate negotiations held in Bonn in June once again demonstrated just how difficult it is to reach international agreement on emissions...
In May 2026, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a landmark resolution endorsing the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on States’ obligations with respect to climate change. The resolution marks an important milestone in international climate governance by reaffirming that climate action is no longer merely a matter of political commitment or voluntary international cooperation, but is increasingly understood as a legal obligation under international law.
As the news of the results of the recent Hungarian parliamentary elections have made headlines around the world, many are wondering what to expect from the upcoming government under the TISZA party. Below a short summary explains what the new government may plan on energy and climate.
The Iran conflict has once again demonstrated how vulnerable the fossil fuel–based global economy is. As tensions in the Middle East increased, energy prices immediately began to rise, as markets feared for the security of supply. The current crisis is therefore not only a geopolitical event, but also another reminder that energy security and the green energy transition are in fact two sides of the same strategic issue.
At the very last moment, one could say at the eleventh hour, the EU environment ministers managed to reach an agreement on the European Union’s new mid-term climate targets and to adopt the bloc’s international climate commitments. As a result, EU leaders will not...
If you have been following international news, you may have already heard about this year’s UN climate conference, to be held in the Brazilian rainforest. So far, most reports have focused on the logistical and environmental challenges, but this article aims to show...
As the latest intersessional meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has just concluded, and the international rules-based cooperation system is increasingly under pressure due to budget deficits and countries disregarding previously agreed-upon rules, it is timely to examine the possible future of the international climate policy framework.
As Europe is spending billions to rearm itself and strengthen its military security, V4 experts call decision-makers not to lose sight of negative effects of climate change, as neglecting the risks of climate change could undermine long-term security and stability in the region.
The European Commission has presented the long-awaited Clean Industrial Deal, which aims to reduce European energy prices while enhancing competitiveness. Our rapid analysis below summarizes to what extent the Agreement supports the greening of industry and how much it caters to industrial lobbying interests.
At the end of the year, Hungary concluded its term as the rotating EU Presidency, passing the role to Poland in January. On this occasion, we provide a brief evaluation of Hungary’s climate policy goals and achievements during its presidency and take a look at the objectives of the current Polish Presidency.
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