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Einhaltung des Emissionsbudgets bis 2030 nicht bestätigt – Expertenrat sieht weiterhin Handlungsbedarf gemäß Klimaschutzgesetz

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…

Erreichung der Emissionsminderungsziele erfordert Nachbesserungen am Klimaschutzprogramm 2026

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 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.…

Review and evaluation of emissions data in accordance with Section 12 (1) of the Federal Climate Change Act

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

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)

Progress on climate action not sufficient - Climate policy needs broader approach