Government & Climate, Energy, Environment

The German Government has not only established some of the most ambitious climate protection and energy goals in the world. It has also set up effective and innovative measures to encourage citizens, businesses and even international partners to help meet those goals.

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Toward an International Climate Protection Agreement

International climate protection is one of the biggest global challenges of the 21st century.  The German Government is one of the driving forces in the drive for a comprehensive post-2012 climate protection agreement.

International Climate Policy

Renewable Energies

Massive Expansion of Renewable Energies on Course

The German government's goal is to achieve a modern, climate-friendly, sustainable and secure energy supply for Germany. The aim is to eventually have renewables contributing the main share to the energy supply.

Expansion of Renewables

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Full Steam Ahead - Promoting Research in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies

Government and industry will provide a total of 1 billion euros for research, development and demonstration projects over the next 10 years.

Fuel Cell Research

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Protection of the Wadden Sea is a Conservation Success Story

Since 1978, The Netherlands, Germany and Denmark have been coordinating their activities and measures for a comprehensive protection of the Wadden Sea ecosystem.

Wadden Sea Conservation

Government & Climate, Energy, Environment

Latest Climate News

Latest News

Climate Protection in Motion

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Renewable Energy in Germany - Opportunity and Challenge

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Visions of the Experts – Salvaging the Earth's Climate

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Climate, Environment and Resources: with New Energy into the Future

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Cheap and Plentiful – Solar and Wind Power Versus Climate Change

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Small and Efficient – New Ideas for Urban Planning

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Investing in the Future – Eco-Technology Creates Sustainable Growth

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Know-How and Networks. Global Support by German Scientists

Climate Protection

Federal Environment Ministry

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Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, also known as the BMU, has a comprehensive English-language site. It features detailed information on climate and energy policies, nuclear safety, nature conservation, water management and more.

Federal Environment Ministry

Transatlantic Climate Bridge

Transatlantic Climate Bridge

Germans and Americans can be a powerful motor for cooperation on climate and energy policies. The aim of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge is to help Americans and Germans exchange know-how and to pave the way for joint solutions. 

Transatlantic Climate Bridge