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Steffi Lemke new Federal Environment and Consumer Protection Minister

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New Federal Government attends EU Environment Council in Brussels

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Joint Declaration for a nuclear-free EU Taxonomy

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Livestream on January 27 from 2:30 p.m.: G7 Presidency kick-off

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Europe | 23.11.21

6th call for European climate project ideas

Proposals from Europe can be submitted until 12 January 2022.

6th call for European climate project ideas

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COP 26 | 14.11.21

High standards for global trade in greenhouse gas emission reductions

The Parties to the Paris Agreement have agreed on new market mechanisms for the transfer of greenhouse gas reductions from climate protection projects.

High standards for global trade in greenhouse gas emission reductions

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International | 08.11.21

Climate change adaptation in developing countries

The German government supports the developing countries' request and is increasing its multilateral investment in adaptation finance by a further 150 million euros.

Climate change adaptation in developing countries

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International | 06.11.21

Peru reaching key milestones in rainforest protection

Peru has stepped up efforts to reduce deforestation in the Amazon through the major international forest and climate alliance with Germany, Norway, the UK, and the US.

Peru reaching key milestones in rainforest protection

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International | 02.11.21

Germany supports South Africa in coal phase-out

At COP26, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, France and the EU announced a new partnership with South Africa aimed at supporting the country’s energy transition.

Germany supports South Africa in coal phase-out

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COP 26 | 26.10.21

UK COP26 Presidency, publishes Climate Finance Delivery Plan

UK COP26 Presidency, publishes Climate Finance Delivery Plan led by German State Secretary Flasbarth and Canada’s Minister Wilkinson ahead of COP26.

UK COP26 Presidency, publishes Climate Finance Delivery Plan

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Marine Water Management | 20.10.21

HELCOM adopts 10-year plan for the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea Action Plan focuses in particular on activities against pollution of the Baltic Sea.

HELCOM adopts 10-year plan for the Baltic Sea

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Nature/Biological Diversity | 10.09.21

World Conservation Union calls for resolute action

The core demand of the manifesto is to equally consider the two key global challenges climate change and biodiversity loss in the economic recovery and interconnect the topics to a greater degree.

World Conservation Union calls for resolute action

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Climate | 07.09.21

Supporting transition to green steel production

The ArcelorMittal H2H project will implement a low-carbon, hydrogen-based steel production process on an industrial scale.

Supporting transition to green steel production

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Circular Economy | 02.09.21

International Ministerial Conference ends with draft resolution

Representatives from the governments of Germany, Ecuador, Ghana and Viet Nam hosted a first International Ministerial Conference on Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution in Geneva.

International Ministerial Conference ends with draft resolution

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