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Launch of international competition on climate action and biological diversity

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25th UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid

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Svenja Schulze stellt Klimaschutzprogramm 2030 bei COP 25 vor

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COP 25 | 10.12.19

Svenja Schulze's statement on Germany's climate action programme

Svenja Schulze spoke about the Climate Action Programme 2030 in her national statement. The programme will ensure that Germany achieves its climate target for 2030 and becomes carbon neutral by 2050.

Svenja Schulze's statement on Germany's climate action programme

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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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International Climate Initiative | 13.02.20

New climate action support programme

The BMU support programme IKI Medium Grants is now accepting outlines for projects intensifying North-South cooperation on global climate action.

New climate action support programme

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International Environmental Policy | 13.02.20

Jochen Flasbarth in India for talks about climate and biodiversity

Jochen Flasbarth held talks with the Indian government, civil society representatives and scientists about the Paris Agreement, UNFCCC COP 26 and the UN biodiversity summit.

Jochen Flasbarth in India for talks about climate and biodiversity

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Inland Water Management | 13.02.20

Programme for sustainable management and climate resilience

An international commission adopted the Rhine 2040 programme. In order to develop the Rhine in a sustainable and climate resilient way, stakeholders agreed on a number of goals.

Programme for sustainable management and climate resilience

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COP 25 | 11.12.19

Supporting efforts to reduce deforestation in Colombia

Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom will contribute up to 360 million US dollars to help Colombia reach its ambitious goals to reduce deforestation.

Supporting efforts to reduce deforestation in Colombia

Sevnja Schulze und Achim Steiner stellen sich der Presse

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COP 25 | 11.12.19

BMU promotes climate-friendly land use in developing countries

The BMU launched new funding of 20 million euros for supporting up to 12 developing countries in implementing national climate targets in the area of land use and agriculture.

BMU promotes climate-friendly land use in developing countries

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COP 25 | 10.12.19

Germany supports Adaptation Fund

The fund finances adaptation measures in developing countries. Germany is the biggest donor of the fund. More than 100 projects were funded worldwide.

Germany supports Adaptation Fund

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