Earth and Climate

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

UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn: why do young people become involved in climate protection? Three activists explain their reasons.

Germany wants to reduce its CO2 emissions by more than half by the year 2030 – a major challenge.

Patricia Espinosa, head of the UN climate change secretariat, says there is a great commitment to climate protection worldwide. Nevertheless, there is also resistance.

Germany is helping countries around the world to better cope with the effects of climate change. This involves knowledge – and money. Five facts.

The world community forged an agreement in Paris; Bonn is now working on its implementation. Why COP23 is important.

Mozambique is suffering from the impact of awful natural disasters. Germany is helping the neediest.

There is no end to the possibilities offered by urban gardening. We present three of the latest gardening trends.

Alstom is preparing to launch the first fuel cell train in Germany.

Innovative German companies are devising energy solutions for developing regions.

How is the Paris Agreement to be implemented? Germany plans to advise climate change mitigation newcomers.