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Protecting nature and climate action are once again united in the Federal Environment Ministry. The new area of responsibility is in the name of the ministry: the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety or BMUKN for short. The Federal Climate Action Minister is Carsten Schneider.

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Blick auf den Hafen
Press Sustainability | 29.06.26

Hamburg Sustainability Conference

The focus of the conference is on the crucial importance of environmental protection and climate action for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to send a clear message against deep-sea mining.

Königswinter am Rhein mit Bonn im Hintergrund
Press Climate | 18.06.26

COP31 Presidencies send important message for new climate targets

With the conclusion of the UN interim climate negotiations (SB64) in Bonn, preparations for the COP31 World Climate Conference are entering a decisive phase.

Handschlag zwischen Carsten Schneider und Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO-Regionaldirektor für Europa
Press Health | 11.06.26

New WHO Heat–Health Action Plans Guidance

Die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO/Europa) hat am bundesweiten Hitzeaktionstag in Berlin seinen neuen Leitfaden für Hitzeaktionspläne zum Schutz der Gesundheit vorgestellt.

Carsten Schneider hält eine Rede.
Press Climate | 08.06.26

New carbon removal technologies open up opportunities for climate action

At the conference around 180 experts from the scientific community, politics, companies and industry and environmental associations are discussing measures and potential for scaling up new carbon removal technologies.

Landschaftsaufnahme: Windrad im Rapsfeld
Press International | 08.06.26

UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn prepares for COP 31

From June 8-18, the UN interim negotiations (SB64) in Bonn prepare for COP31. Thousands of delegates negotiate on emissions reductions, climate finance, and phasing out fossil fuels.

Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 02.06.26

Federal Environment Ministry celebrates its anniversary

To mark its 40th anniversary, the Federal Environment Ministry is celebrating the dedication of the many champions of nature conservation in Germany who have worked tirelessly in the interests of our environment.

Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider und BAFA-Präsidentin Dr. Mandy Pastohr bei der Vorstellung des neuen E-Auto-Förderprogramms
Press Mobility | 19.05.26

EV grant scheme open for applications

The portal for the new electric car subsidy program for private individuals is now online. The BMUKN and BAFA are using modern, digital, and citizen-friendly administrative processes for the program.

Schneider beim G7-Umweltministertreffen in Paris
Press International | 22.04.26

Minister Schneider at G7 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Paris

Key topics of the meeting include strengthening marine conservation, addressing illegal fishing, financing biodiversity measures, and improving the protection of global water resources.

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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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Luftaufnahme der Insel Combu in Belém

30th UN Climate Conference (COP30)

From 10 to 21 November 2025 the 30th UN Climate Conference takes place in Belém, Brazil.

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The structure and name of the ministry was changed by the organisational decree of the Federal Chancellor of 6 May 2025. National and international climate policy were moved to the Federal Environment Ministry from the Federal Economic Affairs Ministry and the Federal Foreign Office.

The Federal Environment Ministry had held lead responsibility for climate policy before, until December 2021. This included climate action at national and international level, climate partnerships and climate initiatives as well as international climate negotiations and emissions trading.

The German government’s information, documents and publications on these topics will be compiled on this website shortly. Until then, this information is still available at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Federal Foreign Office:

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