Call for Increased Climate Investment

Tobias Goldschmidt, Environment Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, urges substantial additional funding for climate adaptation efforts, estimating a need of at least 5.5 billion euros by 2040. He emphasizes that effective climate adaptation requires collaboration between federal and state governments.

The proposed establishment of a joint initiative for climate adaptation and nature conservation aims to secure long-term financing. Moreover, ministers are advocating for a constitutional amendment to facilitate shared financial responsibilities between the federal and state levels.

They also propose legislation to temporarily transform unused lands into natural spaces without compromising their original purpose. As discussions unfold at the Environment Ministers' Conference, the urgency of addressing climate change remains paramount.