Germany, with more than 84 million inhabitants, is located in the heart of Europe and is a crucial road and...

By 2023, EVs Accounted for 55% of the German Car Market
Germany’s electric vehicle (EV) market is set to grow significantly over the next decade, driven by technological innovation, government policy,...

Germany Climate Leader Nomination: Luisa Neubauer
Professional and Social Background: Luisa Neubauer is one of Germany’s most prominent climate activists. She leads the country’s Fridays for...

Germany Climate Opposition Comes from Right-Wing Political Parties with Climate-Skeptic Platforms
Since 1990, Germany has set ambitious climate protection and emissions reduction targets and invested heavily in renewable energy to meet...

Forests Cover About 32.68% of Germany’s Land Area
Forests play a crucial role in the ecosystem, acting as carbon sinks, centres of biodiversity and sources of renewable resources....

Renewable Energy Provided More than 65% of Germany’s Net Electricity Generation in 2023
Germany’s energy landscape has undergone significant transformation over the past decade, with renewables increasingly supplanting fossil fuels in the energy...

Germany’s Public Health Programs that Address Extreme Heat Need to be Strengthened
Germany has experienced a series of extreme heat-related conditions, which have significantly impacted public health, agriculture, and the environment. These...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH)
Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) History and Mission DUH was founded in 1975 and has since developed into one of Germany’s leading...

Germany 2024 Climate Scorecard Award: Dr. Robert Habeck
Climate Scorecard’s 2024 Government Climate Leadership Award is presented to a country official who has done the most to reduce...

Multiple Elections in Germany Make It Hard to Predict the Impact on Climate Change Policy
There are a good number of important elections this year in Germany. First and foremost are the European Parliament representatives....