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Environment

Bewohner einer energieeffizienten Siedlung in Noida, südlich von Delhi. Climate partnership with India
Asia
A green alliance for the climate
Germany is supporting India on its path to climate neutrality. Three examples of the Indo-German partnership.
Der Wald ist Lebens- und Erholungsraum für Tier und Menschen
7 facts about the German forest
If you know these amazing facts, you will be able to have a say in any discussion about the German forest.
Handwerk mit Holz New materials
Valuable resource
9 facts about wood as a building material
One third of Germany is covered by forest. Surprising facts about wood as a key raw material – and what it can be used for.
Blick auf Bonn, das mit Boliviens Hauptstadt La Paz kooperiert. City visions
Major cities
Twinned cities cooperate for more climate protection
Paths to climate resilience: German cities team up with partners worldwide to drive the urban transformation.
Beim Tiny House wird auch der Garten zur Wohnfläche. City visions
A minimalist lifestyle
Tiny houses: living the dream of a minimalist existence
What is life like with just 30 square metres of space? Elke talks about her life in a tiny house.
Solaranlage im Norden Australiens UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
Energy partnerships
Coalitions to combat the climate crisis
Global energy partnerships with Germany are to help secure our future energy supply.
Anders Levermann: „Stopp des Abbaus fossiler Ressourcen“ UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
Changes in the economy
“We need to find new growth trajectories”
Climate researcher Anders Levermann on the need to impose limits on economic activity, new opportunities and international developments.
AKW Grafenrheinfeld am Tag seiner Sprengung im August 2024 Pros and cons
UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
Do we need nuclear power for a successful energy transition?
The experts Jeanne Rubner and Claudia Kemfert explain their views of the role that nuclear power should play in climate change mitigation.
Nisreen Elsaim formt ein C für „climate change“. Climate
Africa
“Climate change is the major factor in conflict”
Nisreen Elsaim is a climate change diplomat and is working in Berlin as a Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow. She talks about her commitment and her time in Germany.
Vida-Gründer (v. l.): Philippe Raisin, Nabin Gaihre, Tobias Engelmeier UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
New ideas
Start-ups with energy for change
Efficient use of renewable energies, CO2-free cooling: two recently established German companies are taking action to tackle climate change with innovative ideas.
Windkraft: Die Energiewende hat in Deutschland hohe Priorität. UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
Facts and figures
Germany’s contribution to climate action
The Federal Government is driving forward the energy transition by setting ambitious climate targets: current facts and figures.
Umweltbewusste Stadt mit über 300.000 Einwohnern: Augsburg UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
Community commitment
A city committed to climate action
Climate action is a job for everyone: the city of Augsburg is a good example of what can be achieved if everyone pulls together.

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