Germany

German Strategy for adapting to Climate Change

Germany's strategy for adapting to climate change was adopted by the Federal government on 17 December 2008. Its climate and energy policy is ambitious and addresses relevant emission sources while emphasizing green growth.

Regarding its GHG target, non-ETS emissions in 2011 were below the 2013 target. According to the latest national projections, Germany is expected to miss its 2020 target if no additional measures are taken. In terms of policy development, measures have been taken in all sectors in 2012. However, increased action is necessary regarding energy efficiency and grid integration of renewable energy (Report commissioned for the EU, 2013).

Klimazwei

Klimazwei (research for climate protection and protection for climate impacts) is a federal government-funded programme which finances research into tackling different impacts of climate change. Under the programme, concrete solutions both for climate protection measures and for adaptation to climate change have been developed through inter-disciplinary research involving users from business and society. More information can be found on the Klimazwei website.

Regional Strategies within Germany

States within the German federation have also developed their own climate change strategies and action plans. These include Saxony, Bavaria, Hamburg, Hessen and Brandenberg. For more details of German regional climate change strategies please follow the links on the European Climate ADAPT website. A contemporary (2013) assessment of Germany's climate change policies can be found here.