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Svenja Schulze bei der Pressekonferenz zum neuen Klimaschutzgesetz

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Revised Climate Change Act: Climate neutrality by 2045

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Svenja Schulze bei einer Pressekonferenz

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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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Petersberg Climate Dialogue Digital | 07.05.21

Ministers want to make the UN Climate Change Conference a success

The 12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue ended today. Around 40 ministers from all over the world participated in the PCD on 6 and 7 May.

Ministers want to make the UN Climate Change Conference a success

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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 | 21.05.21

G7 ministers want to stop financing coal based power

After two days of consultations, the Environment and Climate Ministers have agreed on ambitious joint goals and measures.

G7 ministers want to stop financing coal based power

BMU/Sascha Hilgers

Climate | 04.05.21

Environment ministers prepare for Climate Change Conference

The event will focus on political preparations for COP26 taking place in November in Glasgow. The climate targets announced to date will provide a starting point for the discussions.

Environment ministers prepare for Climate Change Conference

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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

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Climate | 28.04.21

12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue

The PCD creates a space for a exchange on issues of international climate protection. It 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

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

BMU/Sascha Hilgers

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