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Adaptation strategy: How the German government plans to tackle climate change

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Published: December 12th, 2024,
Last updated: February 14th, 2025

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The German government has adopted its climate adaptation strategy. Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (Green Party) announced this on Wednesday following the cabinet decision. The strategy is based on the Climate Adaptation Act, which came into force in the summer and, for the first time, sets measurable targets to help make Germany more resilient against climate risks.

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