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
Environment
Internationally, Germany leads the way in climate protection and is a pioneer in the development of renewable energies.
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.
Latin America
Model, businesswoman, greenfluencer – and Miss Germany 2022
The Brazilian Domitila Barros has travelled to many countries, and is now living in Berlin. Her goal has remained the same: to make the world a better place.
Topic of the week: Museums and museum makers
How museums are becoming greener
Sustainability is a challenge for the art world. We reveal how German museums intend to achieve it.
Topic of the week: Women thought leaders
Thinking environment and health together
The German Environmental Council advises the federal government. Get to know its chairwoman here: Claudia Hornberg.
Topic of the week: UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
Helping nature
Volunteering in protected areas – find out here how you can get involved.
Topic of the week: UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
“Letting nature be nature”
Protected areas in Germany – in an interview, Peter Südbeck explains their importance for people and the environment
Topic of the week: Biosphere Reserves
The Rhön as a good example
Germany's best-known biosphere reserve is exemplary in many respects.
Topic of the week: Biosphere Reserves
“A great treasure”
Role models for sustainable development: Lutz Möller of the German Commission for UNESCO on the value of biosphere reserves.
Topic of the week: Biosphere Reserves
Model regions for the world
UNESCO biosphere reserves stand for sustainable development. Find out here what distinguishes these areas in Germany and worldwide.
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