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A turning point for climate and security: Germany’s new billion-euro special fund: In a historic decision, the German Bundestag has launched a new special fund that combines climate protection, security policy and economic transformation. Just a few days before the end of the current legislative period, 512 MPs – significantly more than the required two-thirds majority – voted in favour of an amendment to the Basic Law that relaxes the strict debt brake. The future governing coalition has vowed to inject 100 billion euros into climate protection. fair-economics.de, spiegel.de , merkur.de, dw.com
This is the state of the planet: the new climate report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) clearly shows that the planet is in a bad way. 2024 was the hottest year since records began – with an average of 1.6 degrees above pre-industrial levels. Although the 1.5-degree limit is formally regarded as a long-term average and has therefore not yet been definitively exceeded, the trend is worrying. The CO₂ concentration also reached an all-time high of 420 ppm, as did methane and nitrous oxide. The oceans were consistently warmer than ever before over the course of a year, leading to massive coral bleaching and increasing acidification. At the same time, the ice on poles and glaciers around the world is melting at record speed – with consequences such as rising sea levels and water shortages. Extreme weather events such as hurricanes and droughts led to 1,700 deaths in 2024 and over 800,000 people had to flee their homes. Poor population groups are particularly affected. The report shows: Climate change is a reality – and requires immediate, global action. zeit.de, utopia. de
More than 12,000 scientists
urgently warn of the consequences of the climate and environmental crises, which they see as the greatest threat to security, democracy and prosperity. They criticise the fact that these issues receive little political attention and call on the German government to take decisive action.
Specifically, they demand: a clear commitment to the Climate Protection Act and Green Deal, honest communication about necessary changes, decisions based on science (e.g. focus on renewable energies instead of nuclear power or e-fuels), planning security for companies through reliable climate policy and a strong social component such as climate money. Her appeal: Act now – before it’s too late. uni-bayreuth.de
„Earth Hour“: A symbolic sign in times of dwindling environmental awareness: on Sunday evening at 8.30 pm, it went dark for one hour worldwide – not because of a power cut, but because of „Earth Hour“. The campaign, initiated by the WWF, is celebrating its 19th year and is intended to set an example for climate protection and resource conservation. In Germany, too, many cities, companies and private individuals symbolically switched off the lights – despite a declining environmental awareness among the population. Surveys show: While around two thirds of Germans still considered environmental and climate protection to be very important in 2018, this figure had fallen to 57 per cent by 2022 – and the trend continues to fall. Current surveys suggest that topics such as the economy, migration and war are perceived as much more urgent. Climate researcher Imke Hoppe sees a „disenchantment with issues“ in this development, caused by excessive demands and too few solutions that are relevant to everyday life. Responsibility needs to be distributed more fairly and climate policy needs to be experienced as relieving – as with the Deutschland Ticket, for example. Whether „Earth Hour“ can really motivate people to act sustainably beyond its symbolic effect remains to be seen. Studies show: Many people with an environmentally friendly attitude still do not act accordingly in everyday life. Nevertheless, the message remains clear: climate protection must remain visible – even if the lights go out for a short time. zdf.de, rnd.de
Greenpeace fined millions in the US: A court in the US state of North Dakota has sentenced Greenpeace to pay over 660 million dollars in damages. According to the verdict, the environmental organisation is said to have helped organise protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016/17 and caused economic damage through defamation. Greenpeace rejects the accusations, speaks of an attack on freedom of expression and assembly and has announced an appeal. The controversial pipeline runs through the sacred land of indigenous peoples who fear damage to the environment and drinking water. The judgement could send out a signal for future protest movements. tagesschau.de, derstandard.at
Small solar power storage systems hardly help the climate: the trend of equipping balcony power plants with small battery storage systems is booming in Germany. The hope is to store solar power, reduce costs and protect the climate. However, according to experts, this idea has little climatic benefit – and is only economically viable under certain conditions. It is true that small storage systems pay for themselves after six to nine years with high electricity prices and high self-consumption, as simulations by HTW Berlin show. But they hardly have any environmental benefits: The CO₂ emissions from production and limited use often exceed the savings. According to the Federal Environment Agency, the emissions of small storage systems per stored kilowatt hour are usually over 80 g of CO₂ – more than when electricity is drawn directly from solar sources. Storage systems are also questionable in economic terms: high acquisition costs, low utilisation in winter and sometimes expensive stored electricity make them unattractive for many households. Stiftung Warentest and the Federal Environment Agency tend to advise against them, at least for small plug-in solar devices. klimareporter.de
Greentech start-ups in Germany receive a particularly large amount of capital: one in four euros of start-up investment went into environmental technology. This puts Germany ahead of the UK and the USA. The German Startup Association sees great potential, particularly in the energy sector. The political developments in the USA under Trump could strengthen Europe’s leading role in the field of sustainable technologies. A total of 11.7 billion euros has been invested in five years. In addition to energy, industry and software are also growing, while consumer goods, food and mobility are under pressure. spiegel.de
BOOK TIP OF THE WEEK:
KlimaGerecht
Why we must consistently combine ecological and social issues
In KlimaGerecht, Peter Hennicke, Benjamin Best, Anja Bierwirth and Dieter Seifried present an engaging non-fiction book that puts its finger on two of the wounds of our time: the escalating climate crisis and growing social inequality. Their central argument: a sustainable future can only succeed if ecological and social issues are consistently considered together.
On around 380 pages, the authors develop concrete visions and practicable approaches for a fairer society: cities that redesign parking space in favour of quality of life, shared living concepts as an answer to the scarcity of resources and a change in mobility that not only relieves the climate, but also public space. The book does not stop at theoretical considerations, but provides numerous examples of how a „different“ future is already within reach today – if political will and social rethinking go hand in hand.
KlimaGerecht is both an appeal and an invitation: it calls for a courageous change of course and at the same time offers motivating perspectives for all those who want to contribute to a socially and ecologically liveable world. The book is particularly strong where it shows that climate protection is not a question of technology alone, but always also one of distribution, justice and participation. A well-founded, passionately written and highly topical book that adds an essential dimension to the climate debate – and inspires us to rethink politics and everyday life. A must-read for all those who want to understand sustainability not only ecologically, but also in human terms. oekom.de
In a nutshell:
New government, old task: business calls for long-term climate adaptation strategy. mdr.de
Climate damage: The climate lawsuit against RWE continues. energiezukunft.eu, taz.de
Climate strike: Hundreds call for climate protection to be prioritised. stern.de
Heat turnaround: Alliance demands adherence to heating law. tablemedia.de
Setback for Trump and Musk: Judge doubts legality of USAID cancellation. n-tv.de
Under President Trump: The consequences of US climate policy . tagesschau.de
Researchers: Herring stocks are suffering primarily due to climate change. ndr.de
An agenda for the future of Southeast Asia: clean air, stable climate, healthy society.fair-economics.de
Green steel: Thyssenkrupp puts question marks behind plans for green steelworks.wiwo.de
Stade: Floating LNG terminal on the brink of cancellation. n-tv.de
Coalition talks: Strong development cooperation needs strong partnerships – and the economy in its entirety. fair-economics.de
Solar peaks: Photovoltaic systems now serve the power grid. spektrum.de
Artificial intelligence for more liveable cities: How European researchers are rethinking urban space. fair-economics.de
Car repair study: New spare parts bad for the climate. br.de
New ways of getting around: future concepts for large cities. oderberg-aktuell.de
Car park crisis: causes and solutions at a glance. nord24.de
Coalition negotiations: cross-industry and cross-union initiatives sound the alarm. In a joint position paper, they have formulated 11 points for the future of a strong railway and railway industry. evg-online.de
Paris: Citizens vote on transport policy on Sunday. rnd.de
EU transport policy: Military mobility is becoming increasingly important. dvz.de
How much will hydrogen cost in the future? Current studies show that the price development of hydrogen remains uncertain. prognos.com
Green hydrogen for the energy transition: Hydrogen production in Germany not on target. energiezukunft.eu
economists are stepping up their anti-hydrogen stance: in a joint statement with its French counterpart CAE, the German Council ofEconomic Experts calls for electric lorries to be prioritised over hydrogen and e-fuels. wiwo.de
Research: New solar-powered process produces hydrogen and proteins from sewage sludge. euwid-recycling.de
Grids: Hydrogen microgrids for storing renewable energies. mdr.de
Mobility: Hydrogen barges instead of lorries for freight transport. solarserver.de
PODCAST OF THE WEEK:
UN World Water Report – Glaciers are melting faster than ever worldwide
The UN has declared 2025 the year of glacier conservation. According to the UN World Water Report, the eternal ice is now melting even faster. But many places lack the measuring infrastructure to provide accurate data. podcast.com
COMMENT OF THE WEEK:
Energy transition needs common sense instead of a relapse into old dependencies
According to Klaus Stratmann from Handelsblatt, the incoming German government has a crucial opportunity: to make the energy transition efficient, affordable and sustainable – without a return to Russian gas. Although energy prices in Germany are high, this is only partly due to the lack of Russian supplies. Rather, the price level has been created by political regulation itself. Instead of pumping billions more into the system, Stratmann calls for a focus on the essentials: The oversized grid expansion is based on unrealistic assumptions and is driving up costs. Savings are possible if you plan pragmatically and adjust flexibly.
He also calls for more realism when it comes to green hydrogen: EU regulations that are too strict deter investors and threaten to make the energy transition unnecessarily expensive. The same applies to rigid expansion targets for offshore wind and costly back-up requirements.
His conclusion: only with a sense of proportion and common sense can Germany create an energy transition that serves as an international role model – without jeopardising prosperity, industry and acceptance. Read the full commentary at handelsblatt.de
LAST WEEK IN THE BUNDESTAG:
Fourth Gender Equality Report: Focus on climate change: The Federal Government’s Fourth Gender Equality Report, which is now available as a briefing (20/15105), deals with the „Focus on gender equality in the socio-ecological transformation“. In it, the experts warn, among other things, against unilaterally focussing transformation strategies on technology- and industry-oriented solutions, as this runs the risk of exacerbating gender inequalities. To explain this aspect, they state: „Structural gender inequalities, for example in terms of income, the labour market or the distribution of care work, have so far hardly been taken into account in climate protection and adaptation measures. The CO2 price for fossil heating energy, for example, hits women living alone and single parents disproportionately hard due to their lower income; at the same time, they are less able to switch to climate-friendly alternatives. In climate policy strategies and investments for the economy, the focus is on technology-centred solutions, the problem of job losses in high-emission sectors and relief for energy-intensive industries; male-dominated sectors are therefore at the centre of efforts. In contrast, the consequences of climate change for female-dominated sectors, such as social, educational and health services, are neglected.“
Development projects with an inclusion focus: The German government is unable to provide precise information on how many federally funded development cooperation projects in the past three years have had people with disabilities as their „exclusive or primary target group“ or had an inclusion focus. This is revealed in the Federal Government’s response (20/15108) to a minor interpellation by the Left Party group (20/14943), which states that the relevant data will only be systematically recorded from 1 January 2024. This is when the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) introduced the cross-sectoral code „Inclusion and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities“ for BMZ-funded measures, the German government writes, adding that monitoring in 2022, which was „essentially based on manual evaluations“, revealed that around seven to eight per cent of the projects implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) were related to inclusion. From 2024, nine per cent of GIZ projects will be labelled „Inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities“.
TAKEN LITERALLY:
„Climate change affects the Earth’s entire water and energy balance. These two systems are physically closely linked. If the composition of the atmosphere changes due to greenhouse gases, this also influences the energy balance. This leads to changes in the water cycle, such as in precipitation patterns and intensity, and thus to changes in water availability. We are observing that statistical correlations that we have known for decades are changing.“
Prof Dr Harald Kunstmann, Chair of Regional Climate and Hydrology at the University of Augsburg, points out that extreme weather events are increasing worldwide – both in the form of droughts and heavy rainfall. Experts explained that these developments are becoming more frequent and more intense at both ends of the weather spectrum and are having a global impact. Even more severe drought is expected for the Mediterranean region. In West Africa, researchers and weather services reported that temperatures now exceed 40 degrees on more than 70 days a year – for example in the Nigerian city of Maidiguri. These values are already at the limit of what the human body can biologically tolerate, leading to disruptions at cellular level, such as the denaturation of enzymes and proteins, as well as neurological problems. Coastal regions would also have to adjust to rising sea levels caused by warmer water and melting ice masses. In the Alps, the melting of glaciers is visible, which affects both the ecosystems there and tourism. Overall, experts emphasised that water is a central element for many areas of life. Extreme weather events therefore have particularly far-reaching and far-reaching consequences. The whole interview is available at uni-augsburg.de
AFRICA:
East and South Africa: Water crisis exacerbates hunger and poverty. fair-economics.de
Horn of Africa: Time for preventive diplomacy. swp.de
Woman from Africa at the top: IOC elects Kirsty Coventry. dw.com
Niger Delta Blues: Behind the withdrawal of the oil giants is a calculation: the escape from liability for massive environmental and health damage. jpg-journal.de
„Africa is not waiting for us“: The head of the German Africa Foundation, Uschi Eid, argues in favour of a reorientation of Africa policy and calls for the appointment of a special representative of the German government for economic relations with Africa. diplo.news.de
Financing: Kenya seeks a new agreement with the IMF after cancelling the latest review. reuters.com
South Africa: USA expels ambassador in dispute with South Africa. dw.com
MORE KNOWLEDGE:
Industrial project jeopardises stellar research in Chile: A planned industrial complex by the US company AES near the Paranal Observatory in the Chilean Atacama Desert threatens astronomical research, according to the European Southern Observatory (ESO). Light pollution would reduce the quality of observation at the Very Large Telescope by 35% and at the Cherenkov Observatory by over 50%. The ESO also warns of interference from air turbulence and vibrations – including for the Extremely Large Telescope, which is currently under construction. It is calling for more distance between industrial plants and research facilities in order to harmonise science and the energy transition. tagesspiegel.de
Recycling technology – Researchers extract almost 100 per cent of the lithium from old batteries: A Chinese research team has developed a new, environmentally friendly method for recycling lithium-ion batteries. Instead of using aggressive chemicals, the process utilises the amino acid glycine and specially cultivated microbacteria. These release the metals from the cathode material and enable the recovery of almost 100 % of the lithium as well as large amounts of nickel, cobalt and manganese – in just 15 minutes. The method produces hardly any harmful waste gases, consumes less energy than conventional processes and is more cost-effective. In addition, the resulting glycine wastewater can be used as fertiliser. Research into biological processes such as the use of sulphuric acid bacteria is also being conducted in other countries, such as Austria. The aim is to achieve more effective and sustainable battery recycling worldwide. t3n.de
No major advantages: An international study led by Tohoku University has come to the conclusion that pure solid-state batteries (ASSLMB) with lithium metal cathodes offer hardly any advantages over modern lithium-ion batteries in practice. Although these batteries achieve high energy densities (up to 800 Wh/l), their weight advantage is low (max. 300 Wh/kg). As weight is the most important factor in electromobility, the practical benefits are minimal. The manufacturing costs and technical hurdles are also high. The researchers therefore recommend focussing on hybrid battery concepts with minimal liquid electrolyte or flexible polymers instead of pure solid-state cells. golem.de
CALENDAR:
25 and 26 March 2025: Petersberg Climate Dialogue
The 16th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) will take place on 25 and 26 March in Berlin. Ministers from around 40 countries will come together to focus on key topics such as climate finance, accelerating action to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs), the implementation of the global stocktake, adaptation to climate change and climate governance issues.
26 March 2025: Berlin: Discussion „A Clean Industrial Deal for Europe – can the EU reconcile competitiveness, decarbonisation and affordable energy?“
The Clean Industrial Deal is the central initiative with which the new European Commission intends to continue and further develop the European Green Deal. One month after the publication of the Communication, this event brings together stakeholders from politics, administration, industry, science and civil society to discuss the content of the Clean Industrial Deal and the priorities for its implementation. A keynote speech by Stefanie Hiesinger, Directorate-General for Climate Action of the EU Commission, has been requested. Dr Ulrike Beland, Head of Division for Economic Issues of Energy and Climate Policy at the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Leonie Brand, Head of Operations & Partnerships at Future Cleantech Architects and Christoph Leisinger, Scientific Officer at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, will give comments and will be available for a Q&A with the audience afterwards. Time: 3 to 5 pm, location: Europäisches Haus, Unter den Linden 78, Berlin. Registration and further information here.
26-27 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 focus on the topic of „Impact investing in real estate“, while on 27 March the focus will be on German and European sustainability policy.
To the website27 March Brussels: Meeting of the Environment Council
According to the provisional agenda, ministers will discuss the environmental dimension of the Clean Industrial Deal and global environmental policy in the presence of the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, Inger Andersen. This will be followed by a report on the resumed session and outcomes of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) and information from the Ukrainian Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, Svitlana Hrynchuk, on the environmental impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Slovenia also discusses the achievements and recent developments of the Barcelona Convention to protect the Mediterranean Sea from pollution. EBS+ will broadcast the closing press conference live at 1pm. Further information here.
31 March – 1 April: Green Business Disruption Summit in Vienna
The Green Business Disruption Summit in Vienna is all about 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 website5 – 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 is yet to be announced.
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12 – 14 May: 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 will present their IT solutions for sustainability and ESG.
To the website1 – 2 July: LZ Summit Packaging & Sustainability in Frankfurt
The conference is aimed at managers and those responsible for sustainability management and strategy and focuses on optimising sustainable corporate management in the consumer goods industry.
To the 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 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.25 – 26 September: German Climate Management Conference in Hamburg
The conference will focus on the topic of climate stress, which will be viewed 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.
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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 Change Conference (COP30) in Belém (Brazil)
Against the backdrop of increased extreme weather events 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 November) 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 websiteExpected in 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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