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Heat Action Day: New WHO guidelines for better protection against heat stress

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Carsten Schneider und Ina Czyborra betrachten ein Modell "Hitzestadt", das die Auswirkungen von extremer Hitze auf unterschiedliche Teile der Stadt zeigt.

Federal Environment Ministry celebrates its anniversary

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10 achievements with dedicated environmental policy

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Illustration einer Weltkugel mit Fokus auf Europa

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European Commission presents proposal to reform European Emissions Trading System

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UN 2026 Water Conference: Germany and Mexico launch international online consultation

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Federal Environment Ministry and INTERPOL step up cooperation to combat environmental crime

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Hamburg Sustainability Conference: German government and companies take stand against deep-sea mining

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EU Environment Council: Germany calls for stricter regulation of ultra-fast fashion

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Germany supports private sector commitment to biodiversity conservation

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COP31 Presidencies send important message for new climate targets, global electrification and circular economy

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State Secretary Flasbarth to attend the Our Ocean Conference: Effective marine protection can only succeed in partnership with the Global South

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UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn prepares for COP 31

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New carbon removal technologies open up opportunities for climate action and innovation

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United Nations Water Conference 2026: Statement by Federal Minister Carsten Schneider

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EV grant scheme open for applications

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Mehrere elektrische Autos werden in der Nähe des Hauptbahnhofs in Leipzig aufgeladen.

Grant scheme for electric vehicles (EVs)

The grant scheme for electric vehicles supports the transition to climate-friendly mobility. Answers to important questions about the means-based grant scheme.

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Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2026

The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue will take place in Berlin on 21 and 22 April 2026.

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Minister and State Secretaries

Carsten Schneider

Carsten Schneider

Federal Minister

  • Porträt Jochen Flasbarth
    State Secretary

    Jochen Flasbarth

  • Porträt Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter
    Parliamentary State Secretary

    Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter

  • Porträt
    Parliamentary State Secretary

    Bettina Hagedorn

Protecting and strengthening habitats

The Action Plan on Nature-based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity ensures that ecosystems such as forests, seas and oceans are strengthened, restored and preserved. In this way, they will continue to mitigate climate change naturally and provide habitats for plants and animals. By 2026, a total of four billion euros will be invested in these and other areas.

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