Strategy on Climate Foreign Policy.

The Policy outlines that Germany is actively driving the implementation of the Paris Agreement in collaboration with European and global partners to limit global warming to 1.5°C and promote climate-resilient development. It focuses on aligning financial flows with the goals of the 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement, and global biodiversity targets, with a special emphasis on vulnerable states, particularly in Africa and small island developing states (SIDS). Germany's climate foreign policy integrates its core values of peace, freedom, human rights, democracy, and social equality with sustainability, aiming to protect the country, the EU, and its allies while promoting prosperity and social cohesion. Committed to climate justice, it seeks an economically successful and socially just transition toward climate neutrality and resilience, aligning both national and international efforts with its economic and security interests.
The document outlines priority action areas for climate foreign policy, focusing on drastic greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030 and accelerating a fair global energy transition. It emphasizes protecting lives, livelihoods, and promoting climate-resilient development. Key areas include enhancing economic competitiveness, acting in solidarity with vulnerable populations, and promoting the sustainable use of ecosystems. The document also highlights the importance of strengthening resilience, peace, and security, and aligning financial flows with pathways compatible with the 1.5°C climate target. It advocates for a global and strategic approach to climate action.