Economy and Environment

Economy and Environment are two sides of the same coin. Economy and ecology have been unjustly conceived as opposing elements for too long. On the contrary, ecology and economy belong together. A healthy environment and a sparing and careful use of natural resources are prerequisites for a stable economic and social development in the long term.

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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 <b><i>"I firmly believe that environmental action leads to greater social justice and that the two are inextricably linked."</i></b>

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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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Climate | 16.03.21

Greenhouse gas emissions fell 8.7 percent in 2020

Around 739 million metric tons of greenhouse gases were released in Germany in 2020 - around 70 million metric tons or 8.7 percent less than in 2019, according to UBA emissions data.

Greenhouse gas emissions fell 8.7 percent in 2020

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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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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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Sustainable Development | 19.11.20

Using coronavirus stimulus packages to enhance climate action

At the "Sustainability Transformation Conference" organized by the BMU and UBA, experts discussed how an ecological transformation of the economy and society can succeed.

Using coronavirus stimulus packages to enhance climate action

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Climate | 28.10.20

Svenja Schulze honours this year's top Energy Scouts

The goal of the energy scouts is to save CO₂ through practical measures in the company. For their outstanding work they are awarded once a year.

Svenja Schulze honours this year's top Energy Scouts

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Sustainability · International | 28.09.20

Calling European companies to make sustainable investments

As the European Sustainable Finance Summit gets underway, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz and Environment Minister Svenja Schulze are calling on European companies to invest more in sustainable economic activities.

Calling European companies to make sustainable investments

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Climate | 23.09.20

Fund to support climate-friendly urban development presented

The City Climate Finance Gap Fund paves the way for low-carbon, and livable cities in developing and emerging economies by unlocking infrastructure investment at scale.

Fund to support climate-friendly urban development presented