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As an industrialised nation, Germany

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shares responsibility for climate change.

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So we are forging ahead with climate action.

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By 2030, Germany will reduce

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greenhouse gas emissions by 55%

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of its 1990 levels.

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We are the first country in the world

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to enshrine this commitment

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in law.

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Our extensive Climate Action Programme

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translates the commitment into practice.

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Additional carbon pricing,

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promotion programmes

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and new legal standards

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will ensure fewer emissions

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and more innovation

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for the climate.

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The higher price for CO2,

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generated by the combustion

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of oil or petrol,

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creates incentives

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to save energy,

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shift to climate-friendly

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electric mobility

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and rely more on renewable energy.

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No later than 2038

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the last coal-fired power station will close.

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We have set ourselves the goal

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of generating 65% of Germany’s

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electricity from

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wind power,

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solar energy,

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hydro-power

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or biomass by 2030.

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The Climate Action Programme

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also benefits the traffic and transport sector.

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Reward schemes for the purchase of electric cars

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and more charging points

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are making electric mobility a realistic option.

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Short-haul flights are to be more expensive,

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while people taking long-distance trains

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will benefit from lower VAT rates.

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The German government assists home-owners

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modernising their properties 

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to make them more energy efficient.

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If you replace your old oil-fired central heating,

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you are eligible for a bonus payment.

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We are also reducing greenhouse gases

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by supporting organic farming,

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sustainable forestry

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and better livestock farming.

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And did you know?

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Innovation can also help tackle global warming.

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High-tech climate solutions 

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made in Germany.

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Forward-looking energy storage

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and world-beating hydrogen technology

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are replacing fossil fuels in industry.

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These are extensive measures.

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The German government monitors results annually.

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If the targets are not achieved,

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we take corrective action.

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The Climate Action Programme thus supports

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climate-friendly actions.

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Higher costs

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are offset elsewhere 

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with socially equitable measures,

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so that everyone can get involved.

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Because, when it comes to climate action – 

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everyone can do their bit!