Climate Protection
What Germany is doing to limit global warming.
Innovative ideas for reducing water shortages
Water is scarce in many parts of the world, and climate change will make the situation worse. These innovative ideas will help save water.
Crucial ecosystems
How important are our oceans and what we do to protect them? An interview with Monika Breuch-Moritz, Germany’s Maritime Ambassador.
Less greenhouse gases in 2019
It's good news these days. Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany have fallen significantly.
Water for the crane
Paintings, photographs and films: art against climate change? These Hamburg-based art projects raise awareness about water as a resource.
The ocean, a place of longing
The oceans are essential for our survival, but are also under increasing danger from climate change. Four researchers report on problems and solutions.
The human right to water
Climate change is also endangering drinking water. UN expert Léo Heller explains why clean water is a human right.
Eight facts about – plus one challenge for – climate protection
Germany can and wants to achieve the climate targets but is facing one major challenge.
The carbon controversy
The Fridays for Future movement is calling for a radical carbon tax, yet a prominent scientist does not believe this is the way forward. Who is right?
Environmental organizations in Germany
A list of the most influential organizations for nature conservation and environmental protection in Germany
Asia
Stop the smog!
Especially in winter, India suffers from smog. Germany is cooperating in providing low-emission mobility solutions.
Africa
Know-how against climate change
Germany supports the training of climate experts with two unique research centres in Western and Southern Africa.
Europe
Climate protection in European
Smart ideas and startling reports: how young Europeans are engaged in protecting the climate.
Forest summit: up to 800 million euros for the German forest
In the run-up to the forest summit, #Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner announced how much should be invested in the domestic #forest. The money will primarily be used to protect and reforest the forest.
#Q&A: Sustainable forest management in #Germany
Our expert and #forester Jürgen Michalczyk explains why the future of our woodlands depends on sustainable forest management.
Studying for a better world
If you want to halt climate change, you need to behave appropriately. If you want to understand it, you can study climatology.
Together against climate change
Germany supports regions around the world in addressing the challenges of climate change. Three examples
“Climate change can intensify conflicts”
Climate and security is a subject that Germany is prioritising in the UN Security Council. For good reason. An expert explains how they are connected.
Advancing the cause of climate protection
The consequences of climate change mean there is no time to lose – that is why representatives of 35 countries are meeting for the Petersberg Climate Dialogue. This is what they want to achieve.
Will Fridays for Future change the world?
Svenja (16) and Linus (15) explain what motivates young climate activists in Germany and how successful they have been.
Who is behind Fridays for Future?
Who are the young people that are taking to Germany’s streets in support of climate protection? A study offers several insights.
Cities are pioneers of climate protection
How Germany is helping cities around the world deal with the effects of climate change.
Earth can only be saved as a team
Learning to act like a climate hero and using data streams for heating: innovative concepts for climate protection.
Fuel out of air
A good idea from Germany: a young company in Karlsruhe converts CO2 into clean fuel. Here is how this technology of the future works.
Ambitious targets
Germany wants to reduce its CO2 emissions by more than half by the year 2030 – a major challenge.
Environmental institutions in Germany
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