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  • Publication from 11.02.2022

    Reshaping mobility

    Benzinhahn über Geldmünzen

    … Mobility must be redirected to make a fundamental contribution to achieving climate targets. For more justice, social compatibility must be established and existing …

  • Press release 41/2025 from 09.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    How the national 2040 climate target can be achieved

    Ein Schornstein stößt dunklen Qualm aus.

    How the national 2040 climate target can be achieved The German Environment Agency presents an emissions pathway toward greenhouse-gas neutrality The short-term climate targets for 2030 must be pursued Source: Susanne Kambor Climate change is advancing …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … “Electric vehicles are an essential building block for achieving the climate targets in Germany. In order to make their purchase more attractive, cars with …

  • Press release 26/2023 from 03.08.2023 | Last changed: 10.08.2023

    Environmental awareness study: Majority of Germans consider adaptation to already clearly noticeable climate crisis necessary

    A woman can be seen standing with her back to the picture. She is standing in a forest, which is beautifully green and looks into the distance.

    … socially responsible manner and that regions that are particularly affected receive targeted support. Press release No. 26/2023 | 03.08.2023 The consequences of the … economy. Decarbonising the economy is essential if we are to meet climate change targets and play our part in preventing dangerous⁠ climate change ⁠ beyond the …

  • Press release 38/2025 from 23.10.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    CBAM simplified: 90% of Companies Exempt from CO₂ Border Adjustment

    Container in einem Hafen

    … will be lifted. This substantial relief goes hand in hand with meeting climate targets and helps create a level playing field for the German and European … industry against unfair competition. Thus, the reform clearly demonstrates that targeted simplifications and effective ⁠ climate protection ⁠ can go hand in hand.” …

  • Press release 17 from 28.04.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Too much noise: One in every eight children shows signs of impaired hearing

    a young boy with headphones

    … Environment Agency and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Akustik (DEGA e. V.) are targeting children and youth in particular with information about noise and its … Environment Agency and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Akustik (DEGA e. V.) are targeting children and youth in particular with information about noise and its …

  • Press release 07/2021 from 15.03.2021 | Last changed: 16.06.2021

    Germany's greenhouse gas emissions down 8.7 percent in 2020

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … there is still much to be done. The fact that Germany has now achieved its climate target for 2020 is no reason to let up on our efforts. The higher EU climate target … building sector. This is ensured by the new Climate Protection Act with its binding targets for each individual sector, which are now taking effect for the first time." …

  • Press release 42/2023 from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.11.2023

    Consequences of the climate crisis in Germany are becoming more severe

    Harvested grain field with yellow stubble and bales of straw. Dark, low-hanging clouds loom menacingly in the sky.

    … working on the ground. The number of heat-related deaths has been reduced through targeted information campaigns. The federal and state governments are also already … Adaptation Act and the precautionary climate adaptation strategy with measurable targets, which is currently being developed in a broad participation process, are …