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Climate targets for Germany 2030 cannot be met: The German Council of Climate Experts doubts that Germany can achieve its climate target for 2030 – a 65 per cent reduction in emissions compared to 1990 – without additional measures. A new report shows that despite an accelerated decline in greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector, the pace will have to increase by 50 per cent from 2025 in order to achieve the target. Particular challenges exist in the areas of buildings and transport, where the use of fossil fuels remains high and combustion cars will remain on the roads for a long time to come. In addition, rising CO2 taxes alone may not be enough. Without improvements, Germany is threatened with billions in payments for CO2 pollution rights, as the EU monitors compliance with the sector-specific annual targets. The regularly reviewing Council of Experts has determined that the targets appear unattainable without further adjustments. deutschlandfunk.de, t-online.de, n-tv.de, spiegel.de
COP – Make global climate targets as ambitious as possible: The organisers of the COP conference are urging that the new climate targets for 2035 be made „as ambitious as possible“ in order to meet global challenges. UN Climate Change Secretary Simon Stiell has called on countries to submit their national climate action plans by September at the latest so that they can be included in the UN report that will be published before the COP30 conference in Belém. Some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, have already submitted their adjusted climate targets, while others, including the EU, will not submit their plans until later in the year. The Copernicus report shows that the global average temperature in January was the highest it has ever been, and Stiell warned that the Earth is currently heading for a temperature rise of around three degrees. Despite the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Climate Agreement under President Trump and its return under Biden, international efforts to achieve the goals of the agreement and limit global warming continue. tagesschau.de
Ten per cent of all parents save on food for their children
A Forsa survey commissioned by Save the Children shows that almost one in ten parents in Germany regularly refrain from buying healthy and balanced foods such as fruit, vegetables and wholemeal products for financial reasons. Nine per cent of parents surveyed stated that they often go without such foods, while 71 per cent never do. The survey underlines that child poverty is a pressing issue in Germany, with around 20 per cent of children affected by poverty. Despite financial restrictions on food, few children feel excluded from hobbies and leisure activities. The majority of parents stated that their children are „never“ sad or excluded because they cannot take part in such activities for financial reasons. Save the Children emphasises the importance of the German government not ignoring the problem of child poverty. spiegel.de
January 2025 was the warmest January ever recorded: Despite expected cooling due to the La Niña weather phenomenon, January 2025 was the warmest January ever recorded worldwide. According to the EU’s Copernicus Earth Observation Programme, the average temperature was 13.23 degrees Celsius, which is 1.75 degrees above pre-industrial levels. These record temperatures follow similarly high values in previous years, although La Niña normally has a cooling effect. Surprisingly, new data shows that the move towards La Niña conditions may be slowing or even ending by March. January was also characterised by above-average rainfall in many parts of Western Europe, leading to flooding in some regions. zeit.de, climate.copernicus.eu , zdf.de
Despite Trump – these trends determine climate policy: In 2024, a year of record temperatures and catastrophic climate events, five trends in climate policy are emerging for 2025. Firstly, Donald Trump’s return as US President has a negative impact on global climate protection, as he has once again withdrawn from the Paris Agreement and favours the expansion of fossil fuels. Nevertheless, shortly before he took office, Joe Biden issued protective measures for coastal regions that are difficult to reverse. Second, renewables are on the rise and are expected to replace coal as the world’s largest source of electricity by 2025. Thirdly, global CO2 emissions are expected to peak and then fall, particularly in China. Fourthly, new global climate targets are being discussed as part of the COP30 climate conference, although efforts to date have not been sufficient to significantly limit global warming. Fifthly, the rise of populism and right-wing extremism continues to be an obstacle to climate protection, as these groups often reject scientific facts on climate change and block countermeasures. morgenpost.de
New CO2 price – what can we expect? From 2027, the CO2 price will be introduced by a new EU emissions trading system (ETS 2) that includes the transport and building sectors, which will make heating and driving more expensive. The current national emissions price in Germany is 55 euros per tonne of CO2 and will be replaced in 2027 by the free market price in ETS 2, where prices are determined by supply and demand. The limited availability of CO2 certificates is intended to incentivise investment in climate-friendly technologies, which should reduce CO2 emissions. The CO2 price is expected to make life more expensive, with forecasts predicting a sharp rise in the cost of heating and driving. In order to cushion the financial burden, social compensation is being discussed, which could include a climate money that offers every citizen a fixed amount of compensation. In the long term, the EU is aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with emissions trading serving as a key instrument for reducing emissions. However, the success and acceptance of emissions trading depends heavily on accompanying social measures and the promotion of climate-friendly alternatives. quarks.com
Genetic engineering could support agriculture in the face of climate change: In view of climate change, which could reduce global agricultural yields by up to 30 per cent by 2050 according to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, researchers see genetic engineering as a solution to food security. Experts such as Professor Maria von Korff Schmising and Professor Liam Dolan emphasise that the introduction of specific genes into plants could increase their resistance to poor environmental conditions and diseases. Despite ongoing concerns about biodiversity and health, the EU Parliament supports the technology and recently voted in favour of relaxing the rules on genome editing to make it easier for agriculture to adapt to climate change. tagesschau.de
BOOK TIP OF THE WEEK:
Democracy
What is worth fighting for now | Impulses for the Bundestag election
The book „Demokratie: Wofür es sich jetzt zu kämpfen lohnt“ is a timely collection of essays that respond to the current challenges and threats to democracy and an open society. It contains contributions from 26 renowned authors such as Gabriele von Arnim, Daniel Kehlmann and Lukas Bärfuss, who address the topic from personal and sometimes very different perspectives. In their texts, they discuss topics such as the election victories of extremist parties, attacks on politicians, anti-Semitism and xenophobia, and emphasise the need to protect and defend democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law. The authors ask questions about what exactly needs to be defended and what is at stake, both on an individual and societal level.
The book is not only a reaction to current political developments, but also an appeal to actively fight for the preservation of democratic values. Through the diversity of voices and the depth of the topics covered, it offers a rich source of insights and impulses that are particularly relevant in the context of the German federal election. Given the urgency and relevance of the topics covered in this book, it is a recommended read for anyone interested in the future of democracy in Germany and beyond. rowohlt.de
In a nutshell:
The Greens want to better protect the North and Baltic Seas as a habitat: Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke visits the Wadden Sea in Lower Saxony – including a controversial energy project. sueddeutsche.de
US President wants rare earths: Trump – link Ukraine aid to raw materials deal. zdf.de
Spending: Germany and the G7 are spending more and more money on climate-damaging subsidies. sonnenseite.com
European environmental policy: Pharmaceutical companies should also pay retroactively for sewage treatment plant upgrades. aerztezeitung.de
Dolomites: Region plans restrictions for holidaymakers. t-online.de
Energy certificate: What buyers and tenants are entitled to with the energy certificate. sueddeutsche.de
Survey: Do Europeans trust science? „Yes, but …“ fair-economics.de
EU CO₂ regulations: The car lobby is currently doing everything it can to soften the European CO₂ regulations. New figures show this: Not a single manufacturer is currently facing fines. zeit.de
Only Tesla slumps: e-car registrations hit a new high in January. tagesschau.de
Wissing warns against Union plans to break up the railways: „People are once again being promised supposedly simple solutions to complex problems“. deutschlandfunk.de
Sustainable mobility: academics also have a spatial advantage. mdr.de
Billions in subsidies: US government slows down the expansion of e-mobility. t3n.de
Study: E-fuels too important for the energy transition to burn them in cars. heise.de
Nord Stream 2 could have a surprising comeback ahead of it: the blown-up gas pipeline could play an important role in hydrogen transport in the Baltic Sea. handelsblatt.com
Market survey: What is the demand for hydrogen storage? erneuerbareenergien.de
Hydrogen deposits: Geologists discover more and more natural hydrogen. taz.de
Hydrogen mobility: Airbus postpones development of hydrogen aircraft. ndr.de
200,000 tonnes from 2030: Saudi Arabia to supply Germany with green hydrogen in future.n-tv.de
PODCAST OF THE WEEK:
Climate change jeopardises groundwater
Climate change is leaving its mark: alternating droughts and heavy rainfall affect the quality of our groundwater because the dried-out soil filters the rainwater less effectively. This is the conclusion reached by Gerd Gleixner’s research group at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena. An interview with the scientist. mpg.de
COMMENT OF THE WEEK:
Climate policy of the next government. The pragmatics of justice
by Jonas Waack
In his commentary, Jonas Waack explains that the consequences of global warming will overburden both governments and private households, as the EU’s chief insurance watchdog warns. The German Expert Council for Climate Protection sees progress in the switch to renewable energies, but criticises persistently high CO2 emissions in transport, buildings and nature. The coalition government is faced with the choice of either pursuing a climate-realist policy that relieves the burden on normal earners or avoiding the issue and thus indirectly strengthening the far right.
Waack argues that climate policy must be bold and open, with clear measures such as a ban on combustion engines and financial support for sustainable heating systems, financed by new debt and levies on the super-rich. He criticises the SPD and Greens for their failure to popularise climate policy and warns that a CDU led by Merz could distribute the burden unfairly, leading to resistance and undermining serious climate action. Waack emphasises that fair climate protection is the pragmatic solution to avoid excessive demands and prevent the strengthening of right-wing extremists.
The whole commentary is available at taz.de
LAST WEEK IN THE BUNDESTAG:
Final report of the Sustainability Advisory Council is available: The Parliamentary Advisory Council on Sustainable Development (PBnE) supports the further development of the German Sustainable Development Strategy by the Federal Government as a central framework for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and emphasises the importance of the six transformation areas for sustainable development. This is stated in the PBnE’s final report for the 20th legislative period, which is available as a briefing (20/14850). At the same time, the Council calls for the German government to step up its efforts „to achieve the defined goals, in particular through improved governance, greater social mobilisation and targeted international cooperation“. Against this backdrop and building on the progress made to date and the institutionalisation of the sustainability approach, the Council recommends that the 21st German Bundestag continue its parliamentary work in this area seamlessly and address existing challenges, such as the timely establishment of the Advisory Council, in a targeted manner. More at bundestag.de
Union asks about bidirectional charging: The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has submitted a minor question (20/14829) on the „Future of bidirectional charging“. New battery electric vehicles and charging facilities are increasingly capable of bidirectional charging, write the MPs. With a charging facility designed for this purpose, these vehicles could not only absorb electrical energy from the power grid, store it and consume it themselves, „but also return the stored energy to the power grid or a domestic grid and thus act as additional mobile power storage units“. In this way, a considerable additional electricity storage system could be created for users – for private individuals as well as for companies or authorities with vehicle fleets, according to the bill. The German government is now being asked how it assesses the current implementation status of bidirectional charging as a whole. The CDU/CSU parliamentary group is also enquiring about a timetable for the commercial market availability of vehicle-to-home (V2H) solutions (feeding into the private grid) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions (feeding into the public grid). The MPs are also interested in the German government’s position on the idea of paying premiums for grid-friendly charging behaviour of electric cars and for the use of bidirectional charging.
Government comments on the state of mobility in Germany: According to the Federal Government, the continuation of the Deutschlandticket is secured for 2025. Further decisions will be left to the next Federal Government and the next German Bundestag, according to the government’s response (20/14839) to a minor interpellation by the Left Party group on the „State of mobility in Germany“ (20/14229). As far as the question of a discounted Deutschlandticket for young people throughout Germany is concerned, the federal government refers to the responsibility of the federal states and their public transport authorities. They are free to offer the Deutschlandticket to other groups of people, such as school pupils, at a reduced price on their own responsibility. The government has responded to the enquiry about the need to renovate the cycling infrastructure: According to the constitution, the federal states and local authorities are responsible for cycling infrastructure and the promotion of cycling. „Accordingly, the Federal Government has no information on the level of renovation and investment requirements.“ With regard to the need for refurbishment of the railway infrastructure, the government refers to the report „Determination of requirements LuFV III 2020-2024“, which identified a technical backlog of around 50 billion euros. Due to inflation effects, among other things, a higher figure must currently be assumed, according to the response.
TAKEN LITERALLY:
With the „Climate Protection Action Plan“, we show how we are anchoring the important future task of a climate-neutral city in the actions of the administration and municipal holdings. This includes measures that lie within the direct and indirect sphere of influence of the administration and the holdings. The measures range from renovations and climate-neutral heat supply for the company’s own properties, concepts for mobility and waste avoidance through to specific funding programmes or regulatory measures, such as binding energy standards. The projects presented have an estimated savings potential of 1.14 million tonnes ofCO2 equivalents per year.
Henriette Reker, Mayor of Cologne, explained that the „Cologne Climate Neutral 2035“ campaign had been launched to mobilise as many people as possible. In cooperation with Cologne stakeholders and multipliers, advice, funding, information and events had been made available on the website and via social media to make it easier for the people of Cologne to get involved in climate protection. With regard to the transport transition, Reker said that citizens could be persuaded by offering alternatives to private cars that are suitable for everyday use. The urban space could be designed in such a way that sustainable forms of mobility become more visible and their use more attractive. Good and reliable public transport, an integrated network of mobility stations and a comprehensive cycling network are crucial for this. Reker also emphasised that the people of Cologne should help shape their city themselves and have a say in the mobility measures that are important to them. With the sustainable mobility plan „Better through Cologne“, a comprehensive strategy has been developed over the past two years with many stakeholders. She is certain that this will make it easier to win over even sceptical people for these measures. change-magazin.de
AFRICA:
Land policy in South Africa: Marco Rubio does not want to attend G20 meeting in South Africa. zeit.de
DR Congo: Guterres appeals for mediation to end the crisis in eastern DR Congo. fokus-afrika.de
Why cooperation with Africa is now more important than ever: The Trump administration’s policies are already having a noticeable impact on Africa and are likely to have far-reaching consequences for the continent. fair-economics.de
Ethiopia: Is a new warlooming in the Tigray region? dw.com
Difficult finances: According to the finance minister, Kenya has started talks with the IMF about a new loan programme. theeastafrican.co.ke
Escalation of the war in Congo: A new order is necessary. taz.de
MORE KNOWLEDGE:
From a bar of chocolate to global responsibility: the effects of sustainability labels are more complex than expected. Buying Fairtrade chocolate is supposed to help both farmers and the environment, but research shows a more nuanced picture. Sustainable cultivation has hardly any impact on biological diversity in the growing regions. fair-economics.com
Sustainable tourism as the key to development in Nepal: In Nepal, the „Rolwaling Eco Tourism Project“ shows how sustainable tourism can not only improve the local infrastructure, but also contribute to poverty reduction. The project, implemented by the Austrian-Nepalese NGO „EcoHimal“ between 1996 and 2008, has established a trekking route through the Rolwaling Valley that familiarises tourists with the hard work of mountain farmers and promotes understanding of the region. Despite challenges such as a ten-year civil war and the construction of a large power plant, a conservation zone has been created that significantly increases the proportion of protected nature in Nepal. The concept of „pro-poor tourism“, which provides for a fair distribution of tourism income to the local population, is emphasised as an effective strategy for socio-economic development. By actively involving local people in tourism projects, the aim is to ensure that the profits go to those who need them most. This approach could serve as a model for other regions that are looking for ways to make tourism sustainable and profitable for the local population. spektrum.de
Urgent need for action – Arctic could be ice-free by 2035: New extensive simulations from McGill University warn that the central Arctic Ocean may be ice-free much sooner than previously thought. The research group predicts that the last permanent ice area, a critical habitat for Arctic species, could disappear within a decade in summer. Measures are already being taken to protect this vital area, including the extension of the Tuvaijuittuq Marine Protected Area. The study emphasises the urgency of combating climate change and developing effective protection strategies for the Arctic. golem.de
CALENDAR 2025:
23 February : Election to the 21st German Bundestag
The German Bundestag is the parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany and its most important legislative body. It consists of representatives of the German people who are elected for a four-year term of office by direct, free, equal and secret ballot. bundeswahlleiterin.de
25 – 26 February: E-World in Essen
The E-World Energy & Water trade fair in Essen describes itself as the leading European trade fair for the energy industry. Among other things, companies present solutions for energy generation, energy efficiency and energy storage.
To the website25 – 26 February: DGNB Annual Congress (digital)
The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) is the leading institution when it comes to making existing buildings more sustainable and climate-friendly. Ideas, approaches and current developments will be discussed at its annual digital congress.
To the website12 – 13 March: Circular Valley Convention in Düsseldorf
The Circular Valley Convention is being held in Düsseldorf for the first time. The trade fair format aims to provide a large stage for the topic of the circular economy. All players are to be networked in one place. The event is organised by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with the Circular Valley Foundation. | GREEN.WORKS is a media partner.
To the website13 and 14 March: Cardle to Cradle Congress in Berlin
In March, the 9th edition of the Cradle to Cradle Congress will take place at the Technical University of Berlin. The internationally oriented event is aimed at all stakeholders in the cradle-to-cradle ecosystem and the circular economy.
To the website26-27 March: SZ Sustainability Forum Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing 2025 in Munich
The event organised by Süddeutsche Zeitung focuses on the topic of sustainable finance. On 26 March, the conference will revolve around the topic of „Impact investing in real estate“, while on 27 March the focus will be on German and European sustainability policy.
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31 March – 1 April: Green Business Disruption Summit in ViennaThe Green Business Disruption Summit in Vienna revolves around the topic of sustainable digitalisation. The conference will focus on topics such as sustainable digital business models, data and AI for sustainability and risk management & regulation.
To the website19. – 20. März: The 3rd European Automotive Decarbonization and Sustainability Summit 2025 in Düsseldorf
The Automotive Decarbonisation and Sustainability Summit takes place as part of the European Green Vehicle Congress and focuses on decarbonisation in the automotive sector. The event, which is aimed at managers from the automotive industry, will take place both in person and online.
To the website20 March: German Packaging Congress 2025 in Berlin
On 20 March, the German Packaging Congress celebrates its 20th anniversary. Under the motto „Challenge accepted! Mastering crises and utilising opportunities“, the conference will address topics along the packaging value chain.
To the website20 March: Urban Innovation Forum 2025 in Berlin
This year’s Urban Innovation Forum is aimed at representatives from the climate tech sector. The event aims to bring together start-ups, investors, politicians and decision-makers from the business world. To the website
5 – 7 May (digital) and 26 – 28 May: Berlin Energy Days in Berlin
The Berlin Energy Days will take place in 2025 as a digital event and then in person in Berlin. The conference describes itself as „The leading event of the energy transition in Germany“ and is, according to its own statement, the largest congress in the energy and climate protection sector in German-speaking countries.
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22 – 26 April: Hannover Messe in Hanover
This year’s motto at the world’s most important industrial trade fair is „Shaping the Future with Technology“. Companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries as well as the energy sector will be demonstrating how climate neutrality can be achieved through electrification, digitalisation and automation.
Go to website24 – 26 April: ChangeNow! in Paris
ChangeNow! in Paris describes itself as the „event with the greatest impact for the planet“. For three days, it offers a mixture of trade fair, conference and meetings. The aim is to bring together more than 35,000 people. The list of speakers includes well-known representatives from politics, companies and NGOs.
To the website29 April: Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2024 in Paris
The congress is primarily aimed at investors and asset managers. The trade fair is organised by the Climate Action organisation in cooperation with the UN Environment Programme.
To the website29 April: Digisustain in Frankfurt
The name, a portmanteau of „digitalisation“ and „sustainability“, is intended to be the programme for Digisustain. The trade fair is designed as a B2B conference and revolves around digitalisation and future technologies in connection with sustainability.
To the website11 March: Circular Design Summit 2025 in Stuttgart
The Circular Design Summit brings together leading minds from business, industry and design who share a common vision: economic success in harmony with ecological sustainability. Find out how Circular Design – design for the circular economy – is driving the transformation of the economy and how you can become part of this development. to the website
5 – 6 May: Global Solutions Summit in Berlin
The Global Solutions Summit is an international conference that addresses the most important political challenges facing the G20, the G7 and other global governance bodies. The event brings together high-calibre representatives from politics, academia, think tanks, international organisations and companies. Online participation is possible. To the website6 – 7 May: OMR Festival 2024 in Hamburg
The OMR Festival at Messe Hamburg is considered the Mecca of the German marketing scene and describes itself as „The Festival for the Digital Universe“. However, the event is also relevant to the topics of sustainability and climate protection, and part of the programme is expected to revolve around sustainability issues, as it did last year.
To the website21 May: Fashion Law – 2nd German Fashion Law Day in Berlin
Legal issues relating to sustainability transformation play an important role for the textile industry. The exact programme for the event will be announced shortly.
To the website12. – 14. Mai: Global Water Summit in Paris
Water is becoming an increasingly important issue in the face of climate change. Germany is also affected by water stress. The Global Water Summit in Paris brings together decision-makers from the water industry; the theme of this year’s event is „Accelerating Investment“.
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20 – 22 May: Greentech Festival and Greentech Conference in BerlinThe Greentech Festival is one of the largest sustainability conferences in Germany. The Greentech Conference, where stakeholders from politics and business discuss sustainable business solutions, takes place as part of the trade fair. In 2025, the conference will be divided into the areas of Mobility & Transport, Energy & Infrastructure and Industry & Materials.
22 – 23 May: Circular Republic Festival in Munich
Several thousand participants attended the first Circular Republic Festival in Munich. The second edition of the circular economy event will take place on 22 and 23 May 2025. It describes itself as „Europe’s leading event for innovations in the circular economy“. Companies, start-ups and visionaries are invited to discuss topics such as resource scarcity, climate change and supply chain resilience. | GREEN.WORKS is a media partner.
To the website26 – 28 May: Re:publica in Berlin
The Re:publica digital conference discusses the influence of digitalisation on the economy and society. In 2025, the festival will be held under the motto „Generation XYZ“. It is also about finding sustainable solutions for the economy of tomorrow.
To the website2 – 3 June: Hamburg Sustainability Conference
The motto of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference is „Together We Co-Create Sustainable Development“. The conference in Hamburg will focus on achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The aim of the event is to bring together leaders from politics, business, science and civil society from all over the world to explore opportunities and practical ways to achieve the 17 sustainability goals.
To the website2 – 3 June: ZNU Future Conference in Ludwigsburg
The event discusses solutions and ways to achieve greater climate protection and sustainability in companies. It is one of the established and renowned events on the sustainability scene and is organised by the Centre for Sustainable Leadership at Witten/Herdecke University.
To the website3 – 4 June: Scope 3 Innovation Forum in Amsterdam
The Scope 3 Innovation Forum focuses on the challenge of Scope 3 emissions. The conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, will discuss opportunities and innovations that can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain.
To the website10 – 12 June: European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 in Brussels and online
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the largest annual event on renewable energy and efficient energy use in Europe. It is organised by the European Commission and takes place in the Belgian capital.
To the website16 – 18 June: European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2025 in Rimini
The ECCAC is centred around the topic of climate adaptation. Experts will come together in Rimini, Italy, to discuss smarter, faster and more systematic climate adaptation in Europe.
To the website25 – 26 June: Sustainability Summit in Hamburg
The Sustainability Summit in Hamburg is a trade fair and conference for sustainability in business, which will take place for the second time in 2025. The summit is aimed at companies and start-ups. In the exhibition area, participants present their IT solutions for sustainability and ESG.
To the website1 – 2 July: LZ Summit Packaging & Sustainability in FrankfurtThe conference is aimed at executives and managers in the field of sustainability management and strategy and focuses on optimising sustainable corporate management in the consumer goods industry.
Go to website21 – 22 July: Sustainability Standards Conference 2025 in Frankfurt
The German Accounting Standards Committee (GASC), the IFRS Foundation, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main and the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE are jointly organising the Sustainability Standards Conference. The conference will focus on the implementation and further development of IFRS sustainability standards
To the website2 – 3 September: Carbon Capture Global Summit in London
The Carbon Capture Global Summit 2025 aims to advance the capture and storage of CO2. The conference in London brings together industry representatives, policy makers, investors, financiers and buyers.
To the website9 – 10 September: BME Sustainable Procurement Summit 2025 in Darmstadt
The BME Sustainability Summit is a conference organised by the German Association of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics, which focuses on the topic of sustainable procurement.
To the website17 – 18 September: Impact Festival in Frankfurt
The Impact Festival is a meeting place for greentech start-ups and SMEs, corporate sustainability managers and investors. In 2025, the conference will take place for the fifth time – and for the second time at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition centre.
To the website21 – 28 September: Climate Week NYC in New York
Climate Week is an annual event that takes place in New York and offers over 900 events and activities in the city. Every year, decision-makers from business, politics and civil society travel to the conference to debate the transformation and climate change.
To the website24 September: TW Sustainability Summit in Hamburg
The Sustainability Summit of the textile industry (TW) is an industry meeting place for all those who have set out to achieve greater sustainability in the fashion industry – from big players to first movers. Visit the website
25 – 26 September: German Climate Management Conference in Hamburg
The conference will focus on the topic of climate stress, which will be considered primarily from the perspective of municipalities and local authorities.
To the website25 – 26 September: ESG Reporting and Management 2025 in Düsseldorf
The conference, organised by Handelsblatt, focuses on the topics of sustainability reporting and ESG management. In person and digitally.
To the website
3– 4 November: Dena Energy Transition Congress in BerlinMore than 1,200 high-calibre participants from business, politics and science will meet at the Energy Transition Congress organised by the German Energy Agency (Dena) to discuss climate protection and the integrated energy transition. The Dena Energy Efficiency Award will also be presented to companies with innovative concepts as part of the congress.
To the website10 – 21 November: World Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém (Brazil)
Against the backdrop of increased weather extremes and natural disasters, the parties to the Paris Climate Agreement 2025 will meet in the Brazilian city of Belém to discuss the next steps towards achieving the global climate targets.
More information13 – 14 November: EcoCompute in Berlin
After taking place in Munich last year, EcoCompute will be held in Berlin in 2025. It is dedicated to digital sustainability in hardware and software and, according to the organisers, aims to provide a platform for experts to discuss current trends, research and practices in the field of green technology.
To the website17 – 21 November: Euro Finance Week with Green Finance Forum in Frankfurt
As part of the Euro Finance Week organised by the dfv Media Group, the Green Finance Forum will once again take place in 2025, focusing on ESG and green investments. It will take place on the second day of the conference (18.11) and will bring together high-calibre speakers.
To the website02 – 05 December: Global Carbon Markets Conference in Barcelona
The Global Carbon Markets Conference 2024 organised by financial specialist S&P will focus on the development of the global carbon markets. Market participants will gain insights and background information on what they need to prepare for the future.
To the website04 – 05 December: 18th German Sustainability Day and 18th German Sustainability Award in Düsseldorf
The German Sustainability Day is a firm fixture in the annual event calendar. The German Sustainability Award is also presented as part of the conference. Every year, companies are honoured in various categories in the most comprehensive national sustainability competition. The „Next Economy Award“ is also presented to particularly innovative start-ups.
To the websiteExpected in September: UBA and BMUV Blue Compass award ceremony in Berlin
Every year, the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment award the „Blue Compass“ prize to five companies, municipalities, research and educational institutions and associations that can present innovative, effective and sustainable solutions for dealing with the effects of climate change.
Expected in November: Circulaze Summit 2025 in Munich
The Circulaze Summit is once again expected to take place in Munich in late autumn 2025. The conference is centred around the topic of the circular economy and is aimed at circular economy start-ups as well as companies active in this field and their managers.
To the websiteProbably November: 10th annual conference of the Climate Economy Foundation in Berlin
The annual conference of the Climate Economy Foundation is expected to take place again in November. The event, which will probably host its tenth edition in 2025, is aimed at experts from politics, business and science.
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THE LAST:
Info-Monitor: A quarter of Germans consciously avoid the news
The „Info-Monitor 2025“ shows that a quarter of German citizens consciously avoid the news, mainly due to negative reporting and a lack of trust in the media. The study, published by the state media authorities, reveals that although the majority regularly consume news, a considerable proportion of the population is turning away from the established media. This particularly affects younger people under the age of 45 and those with a lower level of formal education. The connection between media trust and satisfaction with democracy is also highlighted, with sceptics of the political system also showing a lower level of media scepticism. Despite their popularity, social media are considered inadequate for news gathering, particularly due to the spread of fake news and disinformation. The study emphasises the need to strengthen quality journalism and promote media literacy in order to counter the growing scepticism and challenges in dealing with news.
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