Environment, Climate

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German Bank Reduces Investment Risk for Renewable Energy

Germany’s federally-owned KfW banking group is facilitating renewable energy and energy efficiency investments in Germany with EUR 100 billion over the next five years.

Solarkraftanlage und Bio-Energie

Federal cabinet adopts 6th Energy Research Programme

The Federal cabinet has adopted the German government's 6th Energy Research Programme entitled "Research for an environmentally sound, reliable and affordable energy research".

Energy Concept of the Federal Government

In this Energy Concept, the German government has formulated guidelines for an environmentally sound, reliable and affordable energy supply and, for the first time, mapped a road to the age of renewable energy.

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

The Ministry is headed by Norbert Röttgen and its principle concerns are fundamental environment policy issues, climate protection, environment and energy, protection, maintenance and sustainable utilisation of biodiversity, safety of nuclear facilities and many more.

www.bmu.de  

Culture and Climate Change

What will the climate be like in the future? How will our society change? How will people around the world react, and how will they cope with all this? The Goethe-Institut has launched a new web platform for reflections on culture and climate change in the worlds of arts and humanities as well as for projects around the world.

renewables made in Germany

The website of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology provides you with information about german renewable energy industries, companies and products.

www.renewables-made-in-germany.com

Environment, Climate

Videos on Environment Protection

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Renewable Energy in Germany - Opportunity and Challenge

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Renewable Energy and New Grids - The Path to Sustainable Electricity

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Innovative Research and New Jobs - Investing in the Future

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International Partnership - Concepts for Change on a Global Level

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Climate, Environment and Resources: with New Energy into the Future

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Cheap and Plentiful – Solar and Wind Power Versus Climate Change

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Small and Efficient – New Ideas for Urban Planning

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Investing in the Future – Eco-Technology Creates Sustainable Growth

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Visions of the Experts – Salvaging the Earth's Climate

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Learning from the Ocean - Knowledge from the Deep

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Germany’s exemplary use of renewable energies