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Earth and Climate

Current information and background on soil and climate, nature protection and biodiversity.

Anders Levermann: „Stopp des Abbaus fossiler Ressourcen“ UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
Changes in the economy
“We need to find new growth trajectories”
Climate researcher Anders Levermann on the need to impose limits on economic activity, new opportunities and international developments.
AKW Grafenrheinfeld am Tag seiner Sprengung im August 2024 Pros and cons
UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
Do we need nuclear power for a successful energy transition?
The experts Jeanne Rubner and Claudia Kemfert explain their views of the role that nuclear power should play in climate change mitigation.
Nisreen Elsaim formt ein C für „climate change“. Climate
Africa
“Climate change is the major factor in conflict”
Nisreen Elsaim is a climate change diplomat and is working in Berlin as a Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow. She talks about her commitment and her time in Germany.
Vida-Gründer (v. l.): Philippe Raisin, Nabin Gaihre, Tobias Engelmeier UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
New ideas
Start-ups with energy for change
Efficient use of renewable energies, CO2-free cooling: two recently established German companies are taking action to tackle climate change with innovative ideas.
Umweltbewusste Stadt mit über 300.000 Einwohnern: Augsburg UN Climate Change Conference COP 29
Community commitment
A city committed to climate action
Climate action is a job for everyone: the city of Augsburg is a good example of what can be achieved if everyone pulls together.
Schmetterlinge umflattern eine Schildkröte im peruanischen Tropenwald. COP16 in Cali
Species conservation
Preserving biodiversity
COP16 has one major challenge: it must preserve biodiversity. The most important questions and answers about the UN conference.
Bundesaußenministerin Baerbock stellt den „Climate Conflict Vulnerability Index“ vor. climate forum
Security policy
Creating a climate for peace
The connection between climate, peace and security is at the top of the agenda at the 6th Berlin Climate Security Conference in Berlin.
Hier steigt der Meeresspiegel: Außenministerin Baerbock an der Küste Fidschis Extreme weather
Climate action
Standing together against extreme weather
Germany is working around the world to help mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. Three projects at a glance.
Ein Wetterballon wird in der Meteorologie zum Aufstieg von Messgeräten verwendet. Extreme weather
Weather forecast
From the earliest weather maps to modern meteorology
The weather forecast helps us all to plan our day-to-day activities, it helps companies to do businesses, and it helps governments to protect civilians. The earliest weather forecasts took place in Germany.
Harald Kunstmann, Direktor des Zentrums für Klimaresilienz der Uni Augsburg Extreme weather
Climate resilience
“We have to adapt in order to become resilient”
Extreme weather is become increasingly frequent and destructive. The hydrologist Harald Kunstmann is studying how we can adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Der „City-Tree“ kann seine Umgebungstemperatur um vier Grad senken. Extreme weather
Innovation
Start-ups: good ideas to combat extreme weather
How moss is used to cool air and AI to combat flooding - innovations by German start-ups are providing protection against extreme weather events.
Jennifer Morgan mit jungen Menschen in Japan. German-Japanese climate cooperation
Asia
“Together we can move mountains”
Jennifer Morgan, Special Envoy for International Climate Action, is travelling to Asia. She has clear ideas – and high hopes.

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