Professional and Social Background: Luisa Neubauer is one of Germany’s most prominent climate activists. She leads the country’s Fridays for Future movement and the 1.5 Grad—der Klima podcast. She studied geography at the University of Göttingen and developed a deep understanding of environmental systems, sustainability, and climate science. Her activism took off when she became...
Since 1990, Germany has set ambitious climate protection and emissions reduction targets and invested heavily in renewable energy to meet national and international environmental goals. This commitment has made Germany a key leader in European climate policy and positioned it as a major player in international climate change initiatives. However, this environmental leadership faces challenges,...
Forests play a crucial role in the ecosystem, acting as carbon sinks, centres of biodiversity and sources of renewable resources. According to the World Bank, forests cover about 32.68% of Germany’s land area, or about 114,190 square kilometres in 2021. Over the past 30 years, Germany’s forest cover has remained relatively stable, increasing by around...
