At the COP30 climate conference in Belem, German Chancellor Merz made a brief appearance. How does climate protection stand in the way of what world leaders like him need most urgently to revitalise their national economies? | DW News

Have our climate mitigation efforts failed? With COP30 just round the corner, adaptation is a major talking point. The climate conference takes place in Brazil on Monday 10th November and may be the most crucial so far. But as climate goals continue to be missed, many are questioning whether we need to shift the goalposts and give up on the idea of limiting global heating to 1.5oC. Hear the full story on The world, the universe and us, a news podcast for the insatiably curious, hosted by Rowan H