In brief | 30 October ‘25

UNEP: Slow climate adaptation threatening lives and economies

Amid rising global temperatures and intensifying climate impacts, a yawning gap in adaptation finance for developing countries is putting lives, livelihoods and entire economies at risk, according to the UN’s Adaptation Gap Report 2025.

Reuters: German energy regulator signals concessions on grid reform, Handelsblatt says

Germany's grid regulator is moving closer to meeting some of the demands of energy operators in a reform of infrastructure spending returns for the five years from 2028/2029 being finalised this year, Handelsblatt reported.

Ember: Offshore wind targets underpin acceleration to 2030 and beyond – report

With 27 national targets now in place, offshore wind is on track to triple capacity by 2030 – laying the foundation for the next decade of growth.

Reuters: Germany examines nationalising Rosneft arm after Trump sanctions, say sources

US sanctions on Russian oil producer Rosneft have rekindled discussions in Germany about nationalising the company's business there, including a refinery that Berlin depends on for most of its fuel

DW: Germany bets billions on nuclear fusion for energy future

Berlin hopes the technology will provide abundant clean and reliable energy, but critics say it's a waste of money as the technology won't solve near-term climate and energy problems.

IEEFA: Europe’s LNG buildout slows amid anticipated decline in gas demand

Europe’s construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals is slowing as countries cancel or close projects.