Carsten Schneider aims to strengthen German-Chinese relations in the areas of climate and environmental protection during his visit to Beijing. In climate diplomacy, China is a key partner; in climate-friendly industries, it is a competitor. A source of tension.
By Alexandra Endres
For Economy Minister Reiche, “further uncoordinated expansion of renewables” is not an option. The renewable energy sector criticizes the controversial redispatch clause in the grid package, arguing that it hinders the wind power expansion planned in the German Climate Action Program.
By Kai Schöneberg
With its climate action plan, the German government aims to meet the legally mandated climate targets for 2030 and 2040 exactly. However, many questions remain unanswered, such as those regarding data use, financing, and how the plan fits into the overall climate strategy.
By Bernhard Pötter
Within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), a new initiative by the executive committee aims to advance the “climate dialogue.” A public event in Berlin on Tuesday will discuss how the issue – including its social and economic dimensions – should be incorporated into the party’s new platform.
By Bernhard Pötter
New projections by the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) point to a larger climate action gap than previously assumed. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has drawn criticism for basing the government’s Climate Action Program on last year’s figures.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Based on the latest projections from the Federal Environment Agency, Minister Carsten Schneider continues to believe that the 2030 climate target is achievable. However, the figures do not yet consider key plans by the new government.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Federal Environment Agency estimates the gap to the 2030 climate target at 30 million tons of CO₂. This makes the challenges in drafting the climate action plan even greater. Environment Minister Schneider, however, sees the gap as only 25 million tons and promises that the target will be met.
By Bernhard Pötter
The environment ministers of France, Poland and Germany want to work closely together on the transition to a climate-neutral economy. However, they are also making demands on the European Commission.
By Lukas Knigge
In the amendment to the Building Enegy Act (GEG), the German Environment Minister is insisting on protection rules for tenants. These would also benefit the climate. Otherwise, he is evasive about the law, which, according to calculations by the Öko-Institut, will greatly widen the climate gap.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The German government’s Climate Action Program is due to be presented in four weeks – yet five million metric tons of CO₂ reductions are still unaccounted for, along with several billion euros in required investment. Policymakers remain divided over which sectors must deliver the most substantial emission cuts. And then there is the issue of the Building Energy Act.
By Bernhard Pötter
