Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

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Species Protection

Environment Minister Schulze: "We can stop insect decline"

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Species Protection

Conference on species conservation strengthens fight against poaching

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Climate

IPCC special report substantiates dramatic risks for Earth's land resources due to climate change

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Nature/Biological Diversity | 30.06.19

10 years of Wadden Sea World Heritage

The protection of the Wadden Sea is facing major challenges. The riparian countries of the Wadden Sea signed a declaration of intent for closer cooperation and the establishment of a partner network to protect this unique ecosystem.

10 years of Wadden Sea World Heritage

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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."

Minister und Bundesumweltministerin stehen zur Porträtaufnahme zusammen

Philipp Rothe

Climate | 23.05.19

ICCA2019: Using the potential of cities for climate action

The ICCA2019 sends a a strong signal to the world: It is possible to implement ambitious climate action and comply with the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

ICCA2019: Using the potential of cities for climate action

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International Environmental Policy | 14.05.19

Signal for joint progress on climate action

The tenth Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) concluded on Tuesday with a commitment to joint progress on climate action. Previous PCD meetings had focussed on negotiating an agreement and rulebook.

Signal for joint progress on climate action

Bild aus der Vogelperspektive eines Brandes im Amazonas-Regenwald

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International Environmental Policy | 23.08.19

Svenja Schulze on the fires in the Brazilian rainforest

In a statement Schulze commented on the fires in Brazil. The Federal Environment Minister has recently taken the decision to freeze financial assistance for conservation measures in Brazil.

Svenja Schulze on the fires in the Brazilian rainforest

Porträtbild von Dirk Messner vor blauem Hintergrund

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Sustainable Development | 14.08.19

Dirk Messner new president of the German Environment Agency

The internationally renowned sustainability researcher Dirk Messner will become the new President of the German Environment Agency. Professor Messner is in line to succeed Maria Krautzberger.

Dirk Messner new president of the German Environment Agency

Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter beim HLPF-Treffen in New York

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International Environmental Policy | 16.07.19

UN Sustainability Forum in New York

At the ministerial segment of the UN Sustainability Forum on 16 July in New York, Germany called for greater attention to social inequalities and climate change.

UN Sustainability Forum in New York

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International Environmental Policy | 12.07.19

BMU launches global climate and biodiversity fund

The BMU is launching a new programme supporting local climate and nature conservation projects in developing countries and emerging economies. The programme is specially tailored to small projects.

BMU launches global climate and biodiversity fund

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