Environment
Internationally, Germany leads the way in climate protection and is a pioneer in the development of renewable energies.
Africa
Dr. Kirui’s project
How a Kenyan agricultural economist at Bonn University is helping people in Africa by their own means – and protecting the climate at the same time.
Europe
Can the forest save the climate?
In the climate debate, more and more emphasis is being placed on the forest as a CO2 storage pool. How great is the potential? A German scientist has the facts.
Eight facts about – plus one challenge for – climate protection
Germany can and wants to achieve the climate targets but is facing one major challenge.
“The situation is dramatic”
In our interview, Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Julia Klöckner explains why she convened a “forest summit”.
The climate think tank
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”.
The carbon controversy
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?
“Organic farming, as quickly as possible”
How Germany is helping other countries to develop sustainable and efficient agriculture.
Israel
The root-researchers
Dealing with drought: Researchers from Israel and Germany are working together to find new opportunities for agriculture.
Agriculture 4.0
Today’s farmers need IT expertise. It makes things easier and better. Stefan Wagner is showing the way.
Lateinamerika
Huge forest fires in the Amazon
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.
Ten facts about agriculture
How many people does a farmer feed? To what extent is German agriculture organic? These facts will help you shine in any discussions on the topic.