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Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions a great success
Even in the phase of economic recovery in 2010 Germany met its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany in 2010 decreased by almost 25% compared to the reference year 1990. [
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UN International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
The UN has declared the "International Year of Sustainable Energy for All". UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon proclaimed the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All at the start of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. [ more]
German waste management sector set up the portal "German RETech Partnership"
Representatives of waste management companies and German higher education institutions have established the association "German RETech Partnership" in Bonn, thus turning the Federal Environment Ministry's existing RETech Initiative into a private entity. [ more]
Germany supports Morocco's solar plan
The Federal Government will contribute to financing the first large solar power station in Morocco. A first agreement was signed on 14 December between the KfW Entwicklungsbank and the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy. [ more]
Major success for climate protection
The Climate Change Conference in Durban (COP 17/CMP 7) paved the way for a legally binding climate agreement between all countries in the early hours of Sunday morning following long and tough negotiations. [ more]
Germany becomes a partner in the South African Renewables Initiative (SARI)
Germany is participating in the South African initiative for a massive expansion of renewable energies, SARI. In a ceremony on 7 December Germany signed the Declaration of Intent on the South African Renewables Initiative (SARI) together with representatives from Denmark, Great Britain, Norway, Switzerland and the European Investment Bank. [ more]
Mali and Grenada: adaptation to the consequences of climate change
Grenada and Mali are both strongly affected by climate change. At the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban Norbert Röttgen pledged support for Mali and Grenada to help the governments of the two countries implement their respective programmes. [ more]
Dominican Republic assumes leading role in climate protection
By taking resolute action while promoting economic growth the Dominican Republic will be able to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half by the year 2030. [ more]
New insurance solutions to protect states particularly vulnerable to climate change
Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment has approved funding for a unique project that will develop insurance solutions in Caribbean states particularly vulnerable to climate change. [ more]
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