In this biennial expertise report, the Council of Experts  on Climate examines previous developments in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG emissions). In accordance with its legal mandate, the independent panel examined previous developments and trends in greenhouse gas emissions. It also evaluates climate action measures regarding their effectiveness, economic viability and social distributive effects. In addition, the Expert Council offers a position on the direction of Germany’s future climate policy and formulates requirements for the climate action program that a new government must present within its first year of the legislature. 

The biennial expertise 2024 is available for download here: