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Earth and Climate

Current information and background on soil and climate, nature protection and biodiversity.

Petersberger Klimadialog in Berlin
Petersberg Climate Dialogue
A key stage of the climate negotiations
Important groundwork for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 is also laid at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue. We explain what sets the dialogue apart.
Manuel Philipp und Alina Baginski von Paten der Nacht im Sternenpark Winkelmoosalm Earth Hour
Light pollution
Dark-sky parks for Germany
Artificial light is making our nights ever brighter. Not only is this a waste of energy, it also puts a strain on entire ecosystems.
Mitzi Jonelle Tan Earth Hour
Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
Female climate activists
The “Gretas of the south” – we introduce you to two young climate activists from the Global South.
Viviane Raddatz ist Klimachefin beim WWF. Earth Hour
Interview with the WWF
An hour for the climate
On 25 March, Earth Hour will see people around the world demonstrate for climate action. Viviane Raddatz from the WWF explains what else we can do.
Brunette little girl in yellow knitted sweater and leopard skirt standing on a backseat of a couch at home. She's looking at dim night light from above. Her face is lit. Earth Hour
Action for the climate
Earth Hour
People, cities and companies are to switch off their lights for an hour on 25 March 2023.
Annika Rittmann, Sprecherin Fridays for Future What makes us tick
“Activism can actually be liberating”
Taking a stand against fear: Annika Rittmann is 20 and is part of the Fridays for Future movement fighting climate change.
Expertin für Klima und Außenpolitik: Kira Vinke
“A question of political will”
Kira Vinke studies the grave consequences of climate change for people all over the world and calls for swift action to be taken.
Olaf Scholz und Narendra Modi auf dem G20-Gipfel.
Joining forces to protect the climate
The G20 and Indonesia have agreed an energy partnership in which Germany will play an important part.
Der Tagungsort der CBD COP15 in Montreal
A great moment for biodiversity
The COP15 nations adopt a historic agreement and a decision to protect lands and waters.
Der Klimawandel lässt Eis schmelzen und den Meeresspiegel steigen.
Foreign policy for the climate
The fight against climate change is a clear focal point of the Federal Government's policy – looking back over the past year.
Schmetterlinge umflattern eine Schildkröte im peruanischen Tropenwald.
Preserving biodiversity
COP15 has one major challenge: it must preserve biodiversity. The most important questions and answers about the UN conference.
Florian Titze, Experte für internationale Biodiversitätspolitik
The link between nature and conflicts
Climate, biodiversity and security can only be preserved together, says WWF expert Florian Titze.

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