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Compliance with emissions budget by 2030 uncertain, but confirmed – significant target breach expected from 2030 at the latest

Press release for the review report of the German greenhouse gas emissions for the Year 2024 and the projection data of 2025

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Ernennung der neuen Generalsekretärin | Meldung
Published on 13 Jul 2026 Announcement
Expertenrat für Klimafragen: Prüfbericht zu Emissionen 2025 und Projektionsdaten 2026
Published on 18 May 2026 Publication
Prüfung und Bewertung gemäß § 12 Abs. 1 Bundes-Klimaschutzgesetz
Einhaltung des Emissionsbudgets bis 2030 nicht bestätigt – Expertenrat sieht weiterhin Handlungsbedarf gemäß Klimaschutzgesetz
Press release for the Review Report of the German Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Year 2025 and the Projection Data of 2026
Published on 18 May 2026 Press release
Compliance with emissions budget by 2030 not confirmed – Expert Council sees continued need for action under Federal Climate Action Act Berlin, May 18, 2026 – The Council of Experts on Climate Change today published its review report of the German greenhouse…
Pressemitteilung zur Stellungnahme zum Entwurf des Klimaschutzprogramms 2026
Published on 25 Mar 2026 Press release
Erreichung der Emissionsminderungsziele erfordert Nachbesserungen am Klimaschutzprogramm 2026
Stellungnahme zum Entwurf des Klimaschutzprogramms 2026
Published on 25 Mar 2026 Publication
Der Expertenrat für Klimafragen hat zum Klimaschutzprogramm 2026 der Bundesregierung Stellung genommen. Er folgt damit seinem gesetzlichen Auftrag gemäß § 12 Abs. 3 Nr. 3 KSG i.V.m § 12 Abs. 7 KSG. Die Stellungnahme basiert auf dem Stand der am 18. März von…
Council of Experts on Climate Change begins second term with a new composition of members
Published on 01 Sept 2025 Announcement
Council of Experts on Climate Change begins second term with a new composition of members Berlin, September 1, 2025 – The Council of Experts on Climate Change (ERK) begins its second term today, running from 2025 to 2030, with a new composition of members.…
Press release for the Review Report of the German Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Year 2023 and the Projection Data of 2025
Published on 15 May 2025 Press release
Compliance with emissions budget by 2030 uncertain, but confirmed – significant target breach expected from 2030 at the latest
Review Report of the German Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Year 2023 and the Projection Data of 2025
Published on 15 May 2025 Publication
Review and evaluation of emissions data in accordance with Section 12 (1) of the Federal Climate Change Act
Biennial Expertise 2024 | Council of Experts on Climate Change (ERK)
Published on 05 Feb 2025 Publication
Expertise on the development of greenhouse gas emissions to date, trends in annual emission budgets and the effectiveness of measures (in accordance with Section 12 (4) Federal Climate Action Act)
Press release for the Biennial Expertise 2024
Published on 05 Feb 2025 Press release
Progress on climate action not sufficient - Climate policy needs broader approach

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