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Greenhouse gas emissions fell 8.7 percent in 2020

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International Conference to tackle marine litter and plastic pollution

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Germany joins High Ambition Coalition for Nature und People

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Nuclear Safety | 11.03.21

Germany's commitment to phasing out nuclear power continues

Svenja Schulze has presented a paper on completing the nuclear phase-out. It describes what further steps are needed to minimize the nuclear risks for Germany.

Germany's commitment to phasing out nuclear power continues

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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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Inland Water Management | 21.03.21

World Water Day: Schulze invites international community

On the occasion of World Water Day, Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze is calling on the international community to engage in a worldwide dialogue on the future of the water supply.

World Water Day: Schulze invites international community

Efeuwände auf einem hohen Backsteinwohngebäude

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Energy Efficiency | 18.03.21

Renewables in Cities 2021 Global Status Report

The report focuses on renewable energies in cities. It shows the potential of cities to implement climate protection measures.

Renewables in Cities 2021 Global Status Report

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Sustainable Development | 10.03.21

UNEP-report: Germany is in the vanguard of "Green Recovery"

How environmentally and climate friendly are the government's Corona aid packages? This is the question addressed in a report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the University of Oxford.

UNEP-report: Germany is in the vanguard of "Green Recovery"

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Climate | 02.03.21

New center of excellence PtX Lab Lausitz launched

The new center of excellence is to become an international focal point for green hydrogen and its downstream products.

New center of excellence PtX Lab Lausitz launched

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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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