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Today, the earth's resources are being used at a faster rate than ever before. And that is happening despite the fact that often those resources are finite. We only have this one world. We need to keep it inhabitable for everyone for a long time to come. The environment is the primary limiting factor in the concept of sustainability - not only at national but also at international level.
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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.

Petersburger Climate Dialoque 2026
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.

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.

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
Press Mobility | 19.01.26

New means-based support for electric vehicles (EV)

The new EV grant scheme for private individuals is taking shape. People who newly register their EV, certain plug-in hybrids or electric vehicle with a range extender from 1 January 2026 onwards can apply for a grant.

Frachter auf Main-Donau-Kanal
Report Mobility | 15.10.25

Carsten Schneider on climate action in shipping

The member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) are negotiating measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in London.

Viele Länderfahnen im Wind
Press International | 27.08.25

International climate policy: Responsibility has changed

The German government is reorganizing its international climate policy. Responsibility is being transferred from the Foreign Office to the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUKN).

Friedenspalast in Den Haag. Das Gebäude ist Sitz des Internationalen Gerichtshofs.
Report Climate | 24.07.25

International Court of Justice: Mitigating climate change is an obligation

With regard to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider remarked that mitigating climate change is a universal obligation for all countries.

Press International | 22.07.25

High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York

Germany presented its third Voluntary National Review today at the United Nations in New York. Dr. Bärbel Kofler and Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter from the BMUKN jointly represented the German government in New York.

Betonwerk mit Baumaschinen im Vordergrund
Press Economy | 25.06.25

Climate Club strengthens cooperation for climate-neutral industry

The meeting will focus on the overall conditions for the global decarbonisation of the industrial sector as well as measures that can contribute to the development of strong lead markets for climate-friendly basic materials.

rauchende Schornsteine
Press Climate | 25.06.25

Germany cancels over 500,000 emission allowances

Germany is, for the first time, cancelling emission allowances from the European emissions trading system in order to secure the positive climate impact of the regulated phase-out of coal power.

Press Circular Economy | 17.06.25

EU Member States vote for more vehicle recycling and easier repairs

Strengthening the European automotive industry sustainably with a circular economy: This is the aim of the new EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation.

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