Climate protection report on 10 November reveals major gaps
The German government’s climate protection report of 10 November 2026 highlights risks to Germany’s climate targets. The gaps are particularly large in transport and buildings.
Environment
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It will be sunny in the south and changeable on the coasts on 14 November
A ridge of high pressure will determine the weather across large parts of Germany on 14 November 2026. Showers are possible on the coasts; on 15 November, new…
Climate strike on 13 November brings thousands onto the streets
Fridays for Future demonstrated in Germany on 13 November 2026 for stronger climate action and international climate finance. In Berlin and Hamburg, police reported…
Klimafarm still struggling to find enough buyers for wetland plants
Klimafarm in Schleswig-Holstein can harvest plants on rewetted land. But according to a report dated 13…
County council to decide on national park on the Rothaar ridge
The Siegen-Wittgenstein county council is due to decide on 13 November 2026 on the next step towards creating a national park on the Rothaar ridge. The timber industry opposes the…
Bavaria’s Greens plan to sue over new climate law
After the state parliament passed the law on 12 November 2026, the Greens’ parliamentary group announced it would bring a legal challenge. Bavaria is abandoning its target of achieving climate neutrality by 2040.
Hamburg expects climate demonstration on 13 November
Fridays for Future is calling for a climate strike in Hamburg on 13 November 2026. The organisers expect around 3,000 participants, according to police.
Groundwater remains low in many parts of Lower Saxony
On 12 November 2026, NDR reported persistently low groundwater levels in Lower Saxony. State monitoring data confirm the difficult situation at…
Fossil emissions dip slightly, wildfires drive up carbon dioxide – limited impact on Germany
The Global Carbon Project reported a slight fall in fossil CO2 emissions on 10 November 2026. At the same time, wildfires in Western Europe increased…
States step up efforts to retain more water in forests to combat drought
On 3 November 2026, specialist bodies and states report new pilot projects and guidelines to retain rainwater in forests. The aim is more stable soils, less…
Crucian carp named Fish of the Year 2027
The German Angling Association, the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation and the Society for Ichthyology have named the crucian carp Fish of the Year 2027 in Berlin and…
Federal Environment Agency updates assessment criteria for plastics in contact with drinking water
On 30 October 2026, the Federal Environment Agency published Technical Information No. 14/2026 and announced the seventh amendment to the assessment criteria for plastics and…