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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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Live on May 7 from 3 p.m.: Closing press conference – 12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue

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Live on May 7 from 3 p.m.: Closing press conference – 12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue

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Climate | 28.04.21

12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue

The Petersberg Climate Dialogue has been creating a space for constructive exchange between ministers on current issues of international climate protection since 2010. The Dialogue will take place on 6 and 7 May, the satellite events on various climate policy issues from 3 to 6 May.

12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue

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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 | 29.04.21

Federal Constitutional Court strengthens climate action

The Federal Constitutional Court published its ruling on a number of constitutional complaints against the Federal Climate Change Act (Klimaschutzgesetz).

Federal Constitutional Court strengthens climate action

Porträtfoto von Bundesumweltministerin Svenja Schulze

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Europe and the Environment | 22.04.21

Svenja Schulze to EU Climate Law

Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze comments on the European Climate Law. The law proposal was pushed forward under the German EU Presidency 2020.

Svenja Schulze to EU Climate Law

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Climate | 19.04.21

‘Companies Mitigating Climate Change’ Initiative on the lookout

The search is on for German companies that are successfully pursuing climate protection as a strategic corporate goal.

‘Companies Mitigating Climate Change’ Initiative on the lookout

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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

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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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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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