When Russian troops started a military invasion of Ukraine on the 22nd of February 2022, the world stood still and watched. Within a short time, the Ukrainian government mobilized its military troops and its nation and turned them into a force of resistance, hoping for international support. However, Ukraine until today is not a member...
Author: Cimberley Gross (Cimberley Gross)
Germany: Climate Progress Report
Germany is aiming to reduce GHG emissions by at least 65 % by 2030 compared to 1990 emission levels. CO2 neutrality is to be achieved by 2045, followed by net-zero emissions by 2050.The Overall Amount of GHG emissions Germany’s overall GHG emissions are to be reduced by at least 65% by 2030 (excl land-use, land...
Climate Justice in Germany
HIGHLIGHTS Exposure of Coastal Regions to Rising Sea Levels Floods Affecting At-Risk Populations in Western Germany The Need to Pay Better Attention to the Climate Views of Youth NARRATIVE Climate change is one of the greatest ethical and political challenges of our time. The impacts of a dramatically warming climate threaten the livelihood of...
Germany: The 2021 Climate Year in Review
HIGHLIGHTS Amendment of Federal Climate Protection Act (June, 2021) Emission Trading Law and CO2 Pricing Elections September 2021: New Regime Coalition Deal Climate Protection Plan 2050 NARRATIVE Amendment of Federal Climate Protection Act June 2021 In respect to national climate reduction measures, the amendment of the Climate Protection Act 2019 (KSG) responds to the...