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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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European winners of the BMU Code4Green hackathon honored

Flaggen von Deutschland und der EU wehen im Wind

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Marine Water Management | 02.07.20

Germany takes over HELCOM chairmanship

On 1 July Germany took over the chairmanship for two years of the Helsinki Commission (HELCOM), also known as the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission. Germany will address key environmental problems in the Baltic Sea.

Germany takes over HELCOM chairmanship

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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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Education Service | 31.07.20

Education service: What is it about?

The education service provides teachers with materials on BMU topics. The specific target groups here are adults working with children and young people in education, both in and outside of schools.

Education service: What is it about?

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International Climate Initiative | 17.07.20

Global green recovery and the International Climate Initiative

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety is providing approximately 68 million euros in funds from the International Climate Initiative to 29 projects.

Global green recovery and the International Climate Initiative

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EU Council Presidency | 13.07.20

Germany’s Council Presidency will be climate neutral and sustainable

During its EU Council Presidency, Germany will host more than 400 planned events. They will all be sustainable and climate-neutral.

Germany’s Council Presidency will be climate neutral and sustainable

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Climate | 10.07.20

German government offsetting emissions of all official travel

As in recent years, the German government and federal administration once again offset the entirety of its greenhouse gas emissions incurred through official travel in 2019.

German government offsetting emissions of all official travel

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Nature/Biological Diversity | 29.06.20

Onlinetalk: Biodiversity loss and wildlife trade as pandemic causes

Svenja Schulze will discuss with international guests how Germany can work with its partners to preserve and restore biodiversity and functioning ecosystems.

Onlinetalk: Biodiversity loss and wildlife trade as pandemic causes

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Marine Water Management | 20.05.20

Call for funding against marine litter

Marine litter is one of the world’s largest challenges for environmental policy. Plastic waste in particular causes huge environmental harm. The BMU is launching a call for funding.

Call for funding against marine litter

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