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Informelles Treffen der EU-Umweltministerinnen und -minister

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Important step on the road to a climate-neutral EU

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Jochen Flasbarth und Svenja Schulze bei der informellen Kickoff-Videokonferenz der EU-Umweltministerinnen und Umweltminister

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Joint Call for a Green Recovery by the EU Environment Ministers

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Flaggen von Deutschland und der EU wehen im Wind

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Vor dem UN-Gebäude in New York wehen internationale Flaggen im Wind

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Climate | 18.12.20

EU submits new climate target to United Nations

The German Council Presidency, together with the European Commission, submitted the increased national climate target of the EU and its member states to the United Nations.

EU submits new climate target to United Nations

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"I firmly believe that environmental action leads to greater social justice and that the two are inextricably linked."

Svenja Schulze Federal Environment Minister

"I firmly believe that environmental action leads to greater social justice and that the two are inextricably linked."

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Climate | 03.02.21

Provisions for renewable energies in the transport sector adopted

At the suggestion of Svenja Schulze, the federal government decided to increase the share of renewable energies in the transport sector to 28 percent by 2030.

Provisions for renewable energies in the transport sector adopted

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Sustainable Development | 04.02.21

Investments in green bonds will continue

Backed by a promotional mandate of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, KfW Group will remain committed to the green bond market as an ambitious investor.

Investments in green bonds will continue

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Nature/Biological Diversity | 11.01.21

Germany supports stronger global biodiversity protection

At the One Planet Summit for Biodiversity, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that Germany would join the High Ambition Coalition.

Germany supports stronger global biodiversity protection

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International Climate Initiative | 29.12.20

International climate protection projects remain high on the agenda

Despite some delays in ongoing projects, demand for IKI funding is high.

International climate protection projects remain high on the agenda

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EU Council Presidency | 17.12.20

EU Environment Council favours right to repair and product durability

In a meeting chaired by German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze, the European Environment Council adopted its position on the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan.

EU Environment Council favours right to repair and product durability

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EU Council Presidency | 17.12.20

Minister Schulze: Climate action in Europe now set in stone

The EU environment ministers agreed on a joint position on the European Climate Law, which sets the climate neutrality goal into legislation and lays down a higher climate target for 2030.

Minister Schulze: Climate action in Europe now set in stone

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