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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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Gruppenfoto mit Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider
Press International | 02.09.26

Germany and India strengthen cooperation on environmental protection

Germany and India aim to promote more climate-resilient and sustainable development in the protection of wetlands. The two countries have also agreed to engage in closer technical cooperation on climate adaptation.

India Gate
Press International | 30.08.26

Germany strengthens partnership with India on environmental protection

The main object of the visit is the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum under the theme "Together For More Resilience". Minister Schneider will open the Forum with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi.

Illustration einer Weltkugel mit Fokus auf Europa
Press Climate | 18.07.26

Proposal to reform European Emissions Trading System

Emissions trading, as the European Union’s key climate protection instrument, is to be further strengthened and aligned with the European climate target for 2040 and climate neutrality in Europe by 2050 at the latest.

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.

Ein Haufen mit Textilien und einem T-Shirt mit der Aufschrift "I have nothing to wear"
Press Sustainability | 25.06.26

Germany calls for stricter regulation of ultra-fast fashion

Germany, France and the Netherlands are advocating coordinated European action against ultra-fast fashion. The three Member States raised the topic at the EU Environment Council in Luxembourg.

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.

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.

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