https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de Aktuelle Meldungen von der Webseite des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit de bundesumweltministerium.de Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:42:32 +0200 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:42:32 +0200 Meldungen TYPO3 presse-11947 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/weltnaturkonferenz-erste-globale-bilanz-zur-umsetzung-der-naturschutzziele-bis-2030 The World Nature Conference will focus on the question of what progress has been made since 2022 and how the goal of protecting at least 30 percent of land and marine areas by 2030 can still be achieved. Nature and Biological Diversity Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0200 presse-11931 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/preparations-for-the-un-climate-change-conference-pre-cop31-taking-place-in-fiji The conference in Fiji will lay the political groundwork for the UN Climate Change Conference COP31 in Antalya in November. State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth will take part on behalf of Germany. International Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0200 presse-11924 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/common-press-statement-of-the-green-weimar-triangle-meeting The Environment Ministers of Poland, Germany and France met under the Green Weimar Triangle to strengthen cooperation on climate action, nature restoration and biodiversity ahead of key EU and global milestones. Europe Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200 presse-11920 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/germany-unveils-roadmap-for-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider presented Germany's roadmap for a gradual phase-out of fossil fuels at the United Nations in New York. This “roadmap” had previously been presented to the Federal Cabinet. Climate Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200 presse-11905 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/germany-advocates-greater-nuclear-safety-at-the-70th-iaea-general-conference Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter is representing Germany at the plenary session of the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna and announces additional funding for IAEA missions to Ukraine. Nuclear Safety Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200 presse-11891 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/germany-and-india-strengthen-cooperation-on-environmental-protection-and-climate-action-to-boost-resilience 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. International Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200 presse-11894 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/unep-report-on-the-15-degree-target-german-government-focusing-on-a-three-pronged-approach-of-emissions-reduction-natural-sinks-and-technical-carbon-dioxide-removal The new UNEP report warns that the 1.5-degree limit is set to be exceeded and calls for decisive action. Climate Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200 presse-11886 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/germany-strengthens-partnership-with-india-on-environmental-protection-and-climate-action 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. International Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200 presse-11880 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/tangible-support-for-ukraines-natural-world-heritage-sites-of-international-significance 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. Nature and Biological Diversity Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200 presse-11878 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/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. International Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:41:00 +0200 presse-11862 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/european-commission-presents-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. Climate Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200 presse-11845 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/52nd-meeting-of-the-french-german-commission-on-safety-issues-in-nuclear-installations At the 52nd DFK meeting in Garching near Munich, the representatives discussed, among other things, challenges related to nuclear safety, emergency preparedness, and nuclear waste disposal. Nuclear Safety Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200 presse-11829 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/federal-environment-ministry-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. International Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0200 presse-11823 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/hamburg-sustainability-conference-german-government-and-companies-take-stand-against-deep-sea-mining 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. Sustainability Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200 presse-11818 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/eu-environment-council-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. Sustainability Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200 presse-11815 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/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. Nature and Biological Diversity Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:18:00 +0200 presse-11810 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/cop31-presidencies-send-important-message-for-new-climate-targets-global-electrification-and-circular-economy With the conclusion of the UN interim climate negotiations (SB64) in Bonn, preparations for the COP31 World Climate Conference are entering a decisive phase. Climate Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200 presse-11804 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/state-secretary-flasbarth-to-attend-the-our-ocean-conference-effective-marine-protection-can-only-succeed-in-partnership-with-the-global-south 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. Marine Conservation Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0200 presse-11796 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/heat-action-day-new-who-guidance-helps-authorities-better-protect-people-from-the-effects-of-heat Die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO/Europa) hat am bundesweiten Hitzeaktionstag in Berlin seinen neuen Leitfaden für Hitzeaktionspläne zum Schutz der Gesundheit vorgestellt. Health Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:02:00 +0200 presse-11794 https://www.bundesumweltministerium.de/en/pressrelease/new-carbon-removal-technologies-open-up-opportunities-for-climate-action-and-innovation 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. Climate Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0200