Earth and Climate

Germany can and wants to achieve the climate targets but is facing one major challenge.

The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research is one of the world’s leading environmental policy think tanks. One of its studies is even responsible for a “word of the year”.

Proposals to put Germany on the path towards sustainable transportation could cost the government billions of euros.

The Fridays for Future movement is calling for a radical carbon tax, yet a prominent scientist does not believe this is the way forward. Who is right?

A disaster is currently taking place in Brazil’s rainforests. Huge forest fires are spreading as a result of illegal slash-and-burn of the forest. Germany is suspending development aid.

During a visit to the Canadian Arctic, Federal Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called for more attention to be paid to the dramatic consequences of climate change.

The Fridays for Future movement is mobilizing worldwide. Tens of thousands of young people are taking to the streets in Germany too. Here you can find all the information, figures and facts.

The Fridays for Future movement wants coal to be phased out faster to protect the climate. Is that really feasible after the phasing out of nuclear energy?

The consequences of climate change mean there is no time to lose – that is why representatives of 35 countries are meeting for the Petersberg Climate Dialogue. This is what they want to achieve.

Climate and security is a subject that Germany is prioritising in the UN Security Council. For good reason. An expert explains how they are connected.

Learning to act like a climate hero and using data streams for heating: innovative concepts for climate protection.

Germany supports regions around the world in addressing the challenges of climate change. Three examples