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Germany Invests in Solutions for Tackling Climate Change
Official Press Release BMU:
Minister Schulze: Nature often provides the best solutions for tackling climate change
UN Climate Change Conference: BMU is funding new programmes on combined climate action and nature conservation with 60 million euros
The Federal Environment Ministry (BMU) is supporting adaptation to climate change via projects which benefit people and strengthen ecosystems at the same time. The restoration of mangroves and coral reefs protects coastal areas from increasingly heavy storms and the impacts of rising sea levels. Planting hillsides prevents erosion and floods during rainfall. On the occasion of the 25th UN Climate Change Conference (COP25), the BMU is increasing its financial commitments for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) by around 60 million euros. Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze commented: “Nature often provides the best solutions... ... More: Official Press Release BMU
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