Climate Adaptation

Climate Adaptation

The global climate crises will have far-reaching consequences for the environment, economy and human health if we do not succeed in counteracting them. What is needed is a preventative policy with measures to adapt to the already unavoidable consequences.

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Latest on Climate Adaptation

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.

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.

Petersburger Climate Dialoque 2026
Press Climate | 21.04.26

17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue

In Berlin, international representatives are discussing solutions to the global energy and climate crisis at the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue.

Gruppenbild mit brasilianischen Ministern und Reem Alabali-Radovan
Press International | 20.04.26

Germany and Brazil deepen successful cooperation on climate action

Brazil and Germany signed further cooperation agreements on circular economy and fighting environmental crime in order to expand their existing climate dialogue.

Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 17.04.26

Programme spearheads turnaround for peatland management in Germany

Carsten Schneider has unveiled a new funding program designed to facilitate the rewetting of 90,000 hectares of land over the next few years. Agriculture and forestry will continue to be practiced on this land.

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