Green Minister Pushes for Billions in Investment for Climate Change Adaptation, Not Just Prevention
Climate Adaptation Funding Requests Intensified by Environment Minister - Climate Adaptation Needs Additional Billions, Says Minister for Environment
Tobias Goldschmidt (Greens), the environmental minister of Schleswig-Holstein, is urging for substantial investments to tackle the consequences of climate change, beyond just preventive measures. Addressing the German Press Agency during the environmental ministers' conference in Saarland's Mettlach-Orscholz, he emphasized, "Our pathway to a fulfilling and secure life demands hefty investments in peatlands, floodplains, forests, and urban green spaces for adaptation purposes."
Goldschmidt is advocating for the development of a joint task focusing on climate adaptation and nature conservation. "This initiative will underscore that maintaining our precious natural habitats can only be achieved through a harmonious collaboration between the federal government and the states," Goldschmidt explained.
The joint task aims to supplement the previously established permanent funds amounting to 100 billion euros allocated towards climate protection in the special assets of the federal government. Although these special assets will be directed towards the preservation of natural habitats, their funds are limited to a duration of 12 years.
Estimated expenses upwards of 5.5 billion euros in Schleswig-Holstein
Although the total investments needed are yet to be determined, Goldschmidt estimates that at least 5.5 billion euros will be necessary for climate adaptation purposes in Schleswig-Holstein alone by 2040. "Each euro we invest here is a safeguard for the people's security within our nation," Goldschmidt stated.
The environmental ministers of the federal states are expected to continue their discussions in Saarland until Friday.
- Climate Adaptation
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Tobias Goldschmidt
- Mettlach-Orscholz
- Federal Government
- Forests
- Special Assets
- German Press Agency
A potential joint task for climate adaptation and nature conservation, with costs yet undetermined, has been advocated by the environmental minister of Schleswig-Holstein, Tobias Goldschmidt. Schleswig-Holstein is engaged in broader initiatives, such as the Wadden Sea World Heritage Summer School 2025, which focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration to address ecological challenges, including climate change impacts. However, this initiative does not provide specific details on joint tasks or costs for climate adaptation and nature conservation in Schleswig-Holstein [2].
For more precise information on the proposed joint task and associated costs, consult local or regional publications or contact relevant authorities directly.
- The environmental minister of Schleswig-Holstein, Tobias Goldschmidt, proposes a joint task focusing on climate adaptation and nature conservation, an initiative that could cost billions of euros in Schleswig-Holstein alone by 2040.
- Goldschmidt's initiative underscores the need for harmonious collaboration between the federal government and the states to maintain natural habitats, utilizing funds from the special assets of the federal government currently allocated towards climate protection.
- Beyond his region, Schleswig-Holstein, Goldschmidt is also engaged in broader initiatives such as the Wadden Sea World Heritage Summer School 2025, which promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to address ecological challenges, including those related to climate change.
