Germany has more than 48 million passenger vehicles on the road. This means that for every 10 inhabitants in Germany...

Climate Change-Related Heat, Drought, and Flooding Are Creating Extensive Loss and Damage in Many Regions of Germany
Germany is experiencing a major impact from climate change at all levels of its economy and society resulting in considerable...

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Sparked an Energy Security Crisis in Germany
One of the most significant events in Germany’s overall emissions this year was the invasion of Russia into Ukraine.Not only...

Germany: Climate Progress Indicators
Increases in overall energy sector emissions, industrial and transport sector emissions (annual statistics); increases in monthly purchases of hybrid vehicles;...

72% of Germany’s Youth Rate Environmental Destruction and Pollution as Their Top Fear
Science today proves that children bear the greatest burden of climate change. Frustration, anger, and hopelessness were mainly characterizing the...

Germany is the Largest Importer of Natural Gas in Europe
Germany’s natural gas consumption increased gradually since the 1980s from 58 billion m³ to 95 billion m³ in 2021. The...

The Need to Revisit Germany’s Plans for Energy Security
When Russian troops started a military invasion of Ukraine on the 22nd of February 2022, the world stood still and...

Germany: Climate Progress Report
Germany is aiming to reduce GHG emissions by at least 65 % by 2030 compared to 1990 emission levels. CO2...

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...

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...