List of contentsForeword...6
1. Briefing... 8
2. Why is Germany committed to an active climate policy?....10
2.1 Global responsibility as an opportunity for the future...10
2.2 Consequences of climate change.. 13
2.3 Adaptation to climate change....16
3. What are the current climate action targets and instruments?...18
3.1 International climate policy... 18
3.2 European Climate Policy...19
SPOTLIGHT 2018: EU climate targets and climate change policy.... 22
3.3 German climate policy.. 24
4. How are emissions in Germany developing?..26
4.1 Emissions in Germany – past, present and future ...26
4.2 Energy sector.. 29
4.3 Industry...34
4.4 Transport...38
4.5 Private households....42
4.6 Commerce, trade and services (CTS).... 44
4.7 Waste and recycling management... 46
4.8 Agriculture... 48
4.9 Land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF)..... 50
5. What does climate action mean for the economy and society?...52
5.1 Jobs .... 52
5.2 Investments..... 54
5.3 Innovation... 55
5.4 Energy security... 56
5.5 Funding for climate action....58
5.6 Sustainable consumption.... 59
6. Glossary.......61
7. Abbreviations....64
8. Endnotes....67
9. Bibliography...68