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International environmental policy is particularly important in times of increasing globalization and covers a number of issues: climate protection, sustainable energy policy, preservation of biological diversity and the conservation of forests, seas and soils. Further related topics are desertification, sustainable waste management and protection against hazardous substances. Nearly all these issues need overarching strategies to ensure that environmental protection is considered in other policy areas.

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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)

Brazil hosted the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in Belém from 10 to 21 November 2025.

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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.

Karpaten

Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 20.08.26

Ukraine's Natural World Heritage sites receive tangible support

To protect and preserve Europe’s primeval forests and ensure the long-term protection of nature reserves in Ukraine, Germany is providing ten million euros to set up a nature conservation fund.

Die deutsche Delegation mit dem Umwelt- und Wirtschaftsminister der Ukraine Oleksandr Kravchenko.

Press International | 18.08.26

Federal Environment Minister Schneider travels to Ukraine

Carsten Schneider is visiting Ukraine for talks on climate-friendly reconstruction, energy security, EU accession and nuclear power stations, accompanied by German green-tech companies.

Press International | 29.06.26

BMUKN and INTERPOL step up cooperation to combat environmental crime

BMUKN and INTERPOL are expanding their cooperation to combat environmental crime and are providing 1.5 million euros for the “GAIA” project, which has already launched more than 500 investigations.

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.

Bienen im Anflug

Press Nature and Biological Diversity | 24.06.26

Germany supports private sector commitment to biodiversity conservation

The global Cali Fund, established in 2016 in Cali as part of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), aims to co-finance the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity worldwide from private funds.

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.

Press Marine Conservation | 16.06.26

State Secretary Flasbarth to attend the Our Ocean Conference

The 11th Our Ocean Conference, one of the most important international platforms for marine conservation diplomacy, is taking place in Mombasa, Kenya. The German delegation is led by State Secretary Flasbarth.

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.

Blick über die Felder eines Bio-Bauernhofs im Norden Ghanas

Report Sustainability | 05.05.26

BMUKN Awards 500,000 Euro for sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa

Through the United Nations General Fund for Raw Materials, the Federal Ministry for the Environment supports forms of agriculture that are particularly environmentally and ecologically sound.

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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