Water Management

Life is not possible without a sufficient supply of clean water. Water bodies provide people with drinking water and the industry with water, for example to manufacture goods. Water bodies are habitats for many plants and animals, thus contributing to biodiversity conservation. That is why we need to reconcile water conservation and use as much as possible.

National Water Strategy

Fundamentals for transformation of water management
UN Water Action Decade

Strengthening water policy and promoting cross-border cooperation
Water protection

Policies in Germany

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Press International | 24.03.23

Foundations laid for reversal in global water trends

The World Water Conference in New York was a milestone in international water policy. The central outcome is a global action agenda for water, which includes over 660 voluntary commitments so far.

Speech Water Management | 22.03.23

Speech by Steffi Lemke at the World Water Forum in New York

The Federal Environment Minister gave a speech at the World Water Forum in New York. During the plenary session, Lemke presented the demands and efforts to accelerate the cross-sector implementation of SDG 6.

Speech Water Management | 22.03.23

Speech by Steffi Lemke at the Side Event "Too much and too little"

Steffi Lemke opened the side event "Too much and too little" at the water conference in New York with a speech. The event focuses on holistic approaches such as integrated water resource management.

Press International | 22.03.23

World Water Day 2023: For a reversal in global water policy

This year's International World Water Day is about accelerating change. Federal Environment Minister Lemke is attending the conference in New York on behalf of the German government.

Press Water Management | 15.03.23

German government lays foundations for modern water management

The Federal Cabinet has adopted the National Water Strategy. In light of the noticeable impacts of the climate crisis, this strategy will usher in a new era of water transition.

Press Europe | 09.12.22

Federal Environment Ministry supports Ukraine with emergency aid

The Federal Environment Ministry and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London created a new financing framework to provide 20 million euros for emergency aid in Ukraine.

Press Water Management | 30.09.22

Salt discharges caused mass proliferation of toxic alga

According to the German expert group report published today, the most probable cause of the fish die-off in the River Oder is the rapid rise in salinity.

Speech International | 15.06.22

Speech by Steffi Lemke on the appointment of a UN Special Envoy for Water

Water is the basis of all life and a fundamental requirement for sustainable development. This is why the proposal to appoint a UN Special Envoy on Water.

Speech International | 15.06.22

Speech by Steffi Lemke on the appointment of a UN Special Envoy for Water

Water is the basis of all life and a fundamental requirement for sustainable development. This is why the proposal to appoint a UN Special Envoy on Water.

Press Water Management | 01.07.21

International water dialogue provides recommendations for action

Together with international stakeholders, Federal Environment Minister Schulze presents recommendations for action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal for water.

Press Water Management | 21.03.21

World Water Day: Schulze invites international community

On the occasion of World Water Day, Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze is calling on the international community to engage in a worldwide dialogue on the future of the water supply.

Press Water Management | 13.02.20

Programme for sustainable management and climate resilience

An international commission adopted the Rhine 2040 programme. In order to develop the Rhine in a sustainable and climate resilient way, stakeholders agreed on a number of goals.

Water Management