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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

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.

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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.

Sydney Australia
Press International | 08.04.26

Germany steps up international climate diplomacy

Jochen Flasbarth traveled to Australia to advance preparations for the upcoming international climate negotiations at this year’s COP31 climate conference.

Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider, die französische Umweltministerin Monique Barbut sowie die polnische Klimaministerin Paulina Hennig-Kloska auf dem Podium
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.

Carsten Schneider und Gavin Newsom beim Händedruck
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.

Carsten Schneider am Rednerpult bei seiner AmtseinfĂĽhrung
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.

Carsten Schneider umringt von Medienvertretern.
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.

Carsten Schneider, Brasiliens Präsident Lula de Silva und seine Umweltministerin Marina Silva
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.

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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.

Carsten Schneider bei COP30
Press International | 18.11.25

Germany and its partners announce measures to accelerate grid expansion

Germany is working with partners from Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia to drive forward the global expansion of power grids and storage facilities. The goal of the global partners is to implement Global Energy Storage.

Carsten Schneider auf der Weltklimakonferenz (COP30) am Rednerpult
Press International | 17.11.25

Germany to provide 60 million euros for the global Adaptation Fund

At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider announced that the German government would make 60 million euros available for the international Adaptation

Luftaufnahme einer Solaranlage
Press International | 13.11.25

15 million euros from Germany to expand power grids in Latin America

The IDB Group today announced the Power Transmission Acceleration Platform (PTAP), a new regional initiative to help Latin America and the Caribbean expand and modernize their energy grids and close infrastructure gaps.

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