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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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UN Climate Conference in Belém (COP30)

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30th UN Climate Conference (COP30)

From 10 to 21 November 2025 the 30th UN Climate Conference takes place in Belém, Brazil.

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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.

Fischschwarm im Korallenriff

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.

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.

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.

Press Europe | 05.11.25

"Europe is a committed partner in the fight against climate change"

The EU environment ministers have agreed on a common position for a new intermediate reduction target on the path to climate neutrality. The goal is to lower emissions by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels by the year 2040.

Bundesentwicklungsministerin Reem Alabali Radovan und Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider bei der Bundespressekonferenz am 05.11.2025

Press International | 05.11.25

Germany at the 30th UN Climate Conference in Brazil

The World Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, begins with a meeting of heads of state and government. Items on the agenda include the consistent implementation of the global energy transition and climate financing.

Blaue Fahnen mit gelben Sternen weht im Wind

Press Europe | 03.11.25

Environment Council meeting

At the meeting of the EU Environment Council on November 4, 2025, the European climate target for 2040 and the adoption of the new EU contribution for 2035 under the Paris Climate Agreement are to be determined.

Luftaufnahme von Kapstadt

Press International | 16.10.25

Schneider attends G20 environment ministers' meeting in South Africa

Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider will participate in the G20 climate and environment ministerial meeting in Cape Town. Priority topics are climate action, biodiversity conservation and marine protection.

Press Climate | 30.09.25

Germany remains reliable partner in global climate policy

Germany has fulfilled its commitment to international cooperation on climate protection and climate adaptation in 2024, as shown by the latest figures reported to the European Commission today.

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