Topic of the week: Stars from Germany
The weather detective
Understanding climate change and reducing inequality – Friederike Otto explains to the world how extreme weather events come about.
Earth and Climate
Current information and background on soil and climate, nature protection and biodiversity.
Liveable city of the future
More and more people are living in cities – Germany is supporting efforts worldwide to make cities fit for the future for all residents.
The resilient city
Cities must withstand crises, disasters and climate change. Expert Detlef Kurth tells us how this is possible.
What will the city of the future look like?
The 11th World Urban Forum in Katowice is the most important forum for international urban development – an introduction.
Topic of the week: G7 presidency
“There has never been a better chance”
State Climate Secretary Jennifer Morgan: The G7 must be the driving force and a trailblazer in the fight against the climate crisis.
Environmental organizations in Germany
A list of the most influential organizations for nature conservation and environmental protection in Germany
Topic of the week: IPCC and Germany
Historic decision against plastic
Germany welcomes the ground-breaking resolution on plastic waste at the UN Environment Assembly UNEA in Nairobi as a huge success.
Topic of the week: IPCC and Germany
Adapting to climate change
Germany too is facing major challenges from global warming – find out here what the government is doing about it
Topic of the week: IPCC and Germany
From torrential rain to heatwaves
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issues urgent warnings about the dramatic consequences of climate change. Germany is also feeling the effects.
Topic of the week: IPCC and Germany
“Ensure better protection”
Scientist Jörn Birkmann is investigating how Germany can improve its protection against torrential rain or heatwaves.
Topic of the week: Looking back at 2021
Hope following the catastrophe
The Ahr Valley suffered devastating flooding in the summer – private and state help is giving local people hope as they rebuild their lives
Topic of the week: The new German government
“Top priority”
The Federal Government wants to stand up for climate protection in Germany and worldwide. Discover here what it plans to achieve.