Saving the Earth
How Germany supports environmental and climate protection around the world
Environmental organizations in Germany
A list of the most influential organizations for nature conservation and environmental protection in Germany
Environmental institutions in Germany
Go from here to find ministries, government offices, research institutes and official boards and committees charged with the task of protecting our valuable natural world.
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 climate think tank
The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research is one of the world’s leading environmental policy think tanks. One of its studies is even responsible for a “word of the year”.
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?
Europe
Can the forest save the climate?
In the climate debate, more and more emphasis is being placed on the forest as a CO2 storage pool. How great is the potential? A German scientist has the facts.
Debate on climate protection enters crucial phase
The Grand Coalition still has a lot to talk about when it comes to #climateprotection. On September 20, 2019, the Climate Cabinet will present its major package of measures to the German government.
Better than recycling
Compostable T-shirts and renewable washing machines – how Cradle to Cradle could revolutionise consumption.
Eliminating microplastics with jellyfish
The GoJelly project aims to solve one of the world’s largest environmental problems with the help of jellyfish.
Mega trend urban mining
Felix Müller, expert at the German Environment Agency, explains why urban mining is so important for the future.
Upcycling: turning trash into treasure
Upcycling is in vogue in Germany. How the most beautiful products are made from waste.
Plastic? No thanks!
Doing without plastic is simpler than many people think. That was demonstrated by my four-week experiment.
Against thirst
This is how the German Water Partnership is committed to clean water worldwide.
Small creatures with a big impact
Why the German government is making a big effort to protect bees.
Freeing the ocean from garbage
Garbage in the world’s seas has become a major ecological problem. Several initiatives from Germany promote clean water. Four examples.
Take it home with you!
Almost a third of the food produced worldwide is thrown away. The good news is that there are lots of initiatives aimed at saving food from the waste bin.
Climate protection, not coal
Following Germany’s general elections and ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference, Germany is planning to phase out coal. Time is short, but there are still problems to be overcome.
Don’t waste a single drop
Germany is the European champion when it comes to saving water and is supporting projects around the world that are designed to protect this vital resource.
What we do: The German sustainable development strategy
What can we do to avoid diminishing the chances of people today and the chances of our children and grandchildren for a prosperous life?