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.
Environment
Internationally, Germany leads the way in climate protection and is a pioneer in the development of renewable energies.
The human right to water
Climate change is also endangering drinking water. UN expert Léo Heller explains why clean water is a human right.
Water for the crane
Paintings, photographs and films: art against climate change? These Hamburg-based art projects raise awareness about water as a resource.
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.
Europe
Getting out of coal together
The coal phase-out is painful for many regions of Europe. In order to master it, they teamed up.
North America
How climate policy works
What can politics do to combat climate change? The political scientist Jale Tosun from Heidelberg on climate policy in the United States and Europe.
Well insured
Across the world, farmers’ very existences are threatened by climate change. A climate risk insurance scheme protects them and their families.
Smart cities
Megacities play a key role in climate protection. The C40 network helps them to exploit it.
Smartphones aid the harvest
How an app from Welthungerhilfe is helping farmers in Zimbabwe. Three questions and answers.
“The only way to survive”
Precarious living conditions, loss of identity: Researcher Kira Vinke has learned about the plight of climate immigrants from the people affected themselves.
