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Germany at the 30th UN Climate Conference in Brazil: championing climate action, social justice and international cooperation
(Do, 06 Nov 2025)
6 November 2025 | The 30th UN Climate Conference (COP 30) kicks off on 6 November in Belém, Brazil, with a meeting of heads of state and government (...)
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International climate finance 2024: Germany remains reliable partner in global climate policy (Mon, 29 Sep 2025)
In 2024, Germany met its commitment for international cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation, as illustrated by the latest figures reported to the European Commission today. Germany's international climate finance last year totalled 11.8 billion euros, of which 6.1 billion euros came from the federal budget. This means that Germany has delivered on the international pledge it had made to provide at least six billion euros a year in budget funds for international climate finance. Moreover, Germany has been able to mobilise, for the first time, over one billion euros in private funding for investment in climate action.
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Alabali Radovan attends UN General Assembly and conference for two-state solution in New York (Mon, 22 Sep 2025)
Today, Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan is leaving for a three-day visit to New York. Along with attending the UN General Assembly, she will take part in the conference for a two-state solution for a Palestinian state and Israel which is being organised by France and Saudi Arabia.
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Africa Climate Summit – Germany will remain reliable partner for the green transformation and climate action in Africa (Mon, 08 Sep 2025)
At the invitation of the African Union (AU) and the Government of Ethopia, the second African Climate Summit will be opened in Addis Ababa today. Germany will be represented by Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), whi chairs the German delegation, and Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary for climate action. The Summit will therefore focus on adaptation strategies, financing for the green transformation in Africa, and support for new growth markets.
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Germany is providing temporary shelters for Gaza (Tue, 26 Aug 2025)
German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan, who is on a visit to the Middle East, has pledged support for the people in Gaza. The planned assistance will consist of temporary shelters, repair work on water pipes and schools, and cash-for-work programmes for short-term jobs. The measures are part of an “Early Recovery” package meant to enable the rebuilding of Gaza once a permanent ceasefire is in place.
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Development Minister Alabali Radovan continues her committed efforts for the future of Gaza (Mon, 25 Aug 2025)
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan leaves today on a visit that will take her to Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. This visit is a continuation of her committed efforts for the future of Gaza and for the stabilisation of the entire region.
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Growth opportunities through renewable energy: KfW loan benefits German and South African companies (Fri, 25 Jul 2025)
During her visit to South Africa to attend the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting, Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan announced an agreement with the South African government today on the expansion of renewable energy in South Africa. A KfW loan of 500 million euros aims to facilitate further reforms to South Africa’s energy sector that will create a conducive environment for private investment.
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Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan in South Africa: Strengthen economic cooperation and strategic partnership (Wed, 23 Jul 2025)
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan started on her first visit to South Africa. A key topic will be the close economic cooperation between Africa’s largest economy and Germany. In addition, Alabali Radovan will be attending the G20 Development Ministers meeting from 24 to 25 July.
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Germany calls for stronger international cooperation to implement the 2030 Agenda (Tue, 22 Jul 2025)
Germany presented its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) today at the United Nations in New York. At the annual High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, representatives of governments, civil society, the scientific community and business come together to evaluate progress on implementing the 2030 Agenda.
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Statement of German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan at Ukraine Recovery Conference (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
"The headlines of the last few days should shake us all. Russia is attacking Ukraine more and more brutally. We are seeing the worst attacks since the beginning of the war. Every day, people are killed and injured. Every day, fear. For more than three years now, Ukraine has been fighting for its freedom, for democracy, but also for our security, for Europe. Germany stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Ukraine can count on our support."
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6 November 2025 | The 30th UN Climate Conference (COP 30) kicks off on 6 November in Belém, Brazil, with a meeting of heads of state and government (...)
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International climate finance 2024: Germany remains reliable partner in global climate policy (Mon, 29 Sep 2025)
In 2024, Germany met its commitment for international cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation, as illustrated by the latest figures reported to the European Commission today. Germany's international climate finance last year totalled 11.8 billion euros, of which 6.1 billion euros came from the federal budget. This means that Germany has delivered on the international pledge it had made to provide at least six billion euros a year in budget funds for international climate finance. Moreover, Germany has been able to mobilise, for the first time, over one billion euros in private funding for investment in climate action.
>> mehr lesen
Alabali Radovan attends UN General Assembly and conference for two-state solution in New York (Mon, 22 Sep 2025)
Today, Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan is leaving for a three-day visit to New York. Along with attending the UN General Assembly, she will take part in the conference for a two-state solution for a Palestinian state and Israel which is being organised by France and Saudi Arabia.
>> mehr lesen
Africa Climate Summit – Germany will remain reliable partner for the green transformation and climate action in Africa (Mon, 08 Sep 2025)
At the invitation of the African Union (AU) and the Government of Ethopia, the second African Climate Summit will be opened in Addis Ababa today. Germany will be represented by Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), whi chairs the German delegation, and Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary for climate action. The Summit will therefore focus on adaptation strategies, financing for the green transformation in Africa, and support for new growth markets.
>> mehr lesen
Germany is providing temporary shelters for Gaza (Tue, 26 Aug 2025)
German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan, who is on a visit to the Middle East, has pledged support for the people in Gaza. The planned assistance will consist of temporary shelters, repair work on water pipes and schools, and cash-for-work programmes for short-term jobs. The measures are part of an “Early Recovery” package meant to enable the rebuilding of Gaza once a permanent ceasefire is in place.
>> mehr lesen
Development Minister Alabali Radovan continues her committed efforts for the future of Gaza (Mon, 25 Aug 2025)
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan leaves today on a visit that will take her to Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. This visit is a continuation of her committed efforts for the future of Gaza and for the stabilisation of the entire region.
>> mehr lesen
Growth opportunities through renewable energy: KfW loan benefits German and South African companies (Fri, 25 Jul 2025)
During her visit to South Africa to attend the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting, Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan announced an agreement with the South African government today on the expansion of renewable energy in South Africa. A KfW loan of 500 million euros aims to facilitate further reforms to South Africa’s energy sector that will create a conducive environment for private investment.
>> mehr lesen
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan in South Africa: Strengthen economic cooperation and strategic partnership (Wed, 23 Jul 2025)
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan started on her first visit to South Africa. A key topic will be the close economic cooperation between Africa’s largest economy and Germany. In addition, Alabali Radovan will be attending the G20 Development Ministers meeting from 24 to 25 July.
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Germany calls for stronger international cooperation to implement the 2030 Agenda (Tue, 22 Jul 2025)
Germany presented its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) today at the United Nations in New York. At the annual High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, representatives of governments, civil society, the scientific community and business come together to evaluate progress on implementing the 2030 Agenda.
>> mehr lesen
Statement of German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan at Ukraine Recovery Conference (Thu, 10 Jul 2025)
"The headlines of the last few days should shake us all. Russia is attacking Ukraine more and more brutally. We are seeing the worst attacks since the beginning of the war. Every day, people are killed and injured. Every day, fear. For more than three years now, Ukraine has been fighting for its freedom, for democracy, but also for our security, for Europe. Germany stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Ukraine can count on our support."
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