Earth and Climate

More and more people are living in cities – Germany is supporting efforts worldwide to make cities fit for the future for all residents.

Cities must withstand crises, disasters and climate change. Expert Detlef Kurth tells us how this is possible.

The 11th World Urban Forum in Katowice is the most important forum for international urban development – an introduction.

State Climate Secretary Jennifer Morgan: The G7 must be the driving force and a trailblazer in the fight against the climate crisis.

A list of the most influential organizations for nature conservation and environmental protection in Germany

Germany welcomes the ground-breaking resolution on plastic waste at the UN Environment Assembly UNEA in Nairobi as a huge success.

Germany too is facing major challenges from global warming – find out here what the government is doing about it

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issues urgent warnings about the dramatic consequences of climate change. Germany is also feeling the effects.

Scientist Jörn Birkmann is investigating how Germany can improve its protection against torrential rain or heatwaves.

The Ahr Valley suffered devastating flooding in the summer – private and state help is giving local people hope as they rebuild their lives

The Federal Government wants to stand up for climate protection in Germany and worldwide. Discover here what it plans to achieve.

Some 200 countries are looking for paths towards greater climate protection at the UN climate summit. Germany is playing a key role.