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Current Press Releases

Press International | 13.02.26
MSC: Carsten Schneider and Gavin Newsom strengthen climate cooperation
The collaboration focuses on clean energy and the circular economy. It aims to reduce climate risks, drive innovation, and make the economy and society more resilient to crises.
Press Species Protection | 05.12.25
Progress in international species conservation
CITES strengthens the protection of numerous endangered animal and plant species in Uzbekistan—an important success, especially for sharks and rays.
Press Marine Conservation | 03.12.25
Germany joins the United Nations BBNJ Agreement
The German cabinet has approved two draft laws that will enable Germany to accede to the UN Convention on the Protection of the High Seas and implement it.
Press Climate | 22.11.25
Great progress on implementation, but not enough progress in negotiations
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém closed with decisions taken on issues including global adaptation to climate change and cooperation for socially just climate action.
Press International | 21.11.25
One billion euros to innovative rainforest conservation fund
Germany will provide a total of one billion euros over the next ten years for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility initiated by Brazil. This was announced at the COP30 World Climate Conference in Brazil.
Press Climate | 19.11.25
Groundwork to cancel more emission allowances
The German government is notifying the European Commission of its intent to close further power plants with a view to cancelling emission allowances in future. This was decided by the Federal Cabinet on 19 November 2025.

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Report Nuclear Safety | 10.03.26
Statement by Carsten Schneider on nuclear power
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider comments on the statements made by the President of the European Commission on nuclear power at the International Conference on the Future of Nuclear Energy in Paris.
Report Europe | 09.03.26
Green Weimar Triangle relaunched
Auf Initiative von Bundesumweltminister Schneider wurde das Weimarer-Umweltdreieck wieder belebt. Dazu traf er im polnischen Gniezno die französische Umweltministerin Barbut sowie die polnische Klimaministerin Hennig-Kloska.
Report International | 08.01.26
Schneider on the withdrawal of the US from 66 international organizations
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order yesterday announcing the withdrawal of the US from 66 international organizations. The Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider responded with the statement below.

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Current Press Releases

MSC: Carsten Schneider and Gavin Newsom strengthen climate cooperation

Progress in international species conservation

Germany joins the United Nations BBNJ Agreement

Great progress on implementation, but not enough progress in negotiations

One billion euros to innovative rainforest conservation fund

Groundwork to cancel more emission allowances

Current Reports

Statement by Carsten Schneider on nuclear power

Green Weimar Triangle relaunched

Schneider on the withdrawal of the US from 66 international organizations

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