List of contents1. Summary....6
2. Why is Germany committed to climate action?.....8
2.1 Climate change – Impacts and adaptation....8
2.2 Germany′s global responsibility...10
3. What are the current climate action targets and instruments?...14
3.1 International climate action policy – Implementing the Paris Agreement....14
3.2 Implementation in the EU..16
3.3 Implementation in Germany...19
Spotlight 2017....21
Climate Action Plan 2050 – Pointing the way to a climate-neutral Germany....21
The participation process.....22
4. How are emissions in Germany developing?......24
4.1 Emissions in Germany – past, present and future.....24
4.2 Energy sector....27
4.3 Industry....33
4.4 Transport....37
4.5 Private households....41
4.6 Commerce, trade and services (CTS).....43
4.7 Waste management and circular economy....45
4.8 Agriculture...46
4.9 Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF)....48
5. What does climate action meanfor the economy and society?....50
5.1 Jobs....50
5.2 Investments....52
5.3 Innovation.....54
5.4 Energy security.....55
5.5 Environment and health....57
5.6 Climate action in municipalities....58
5.7 Sustainable consumption....59
6. Glossary....60
7. List of abbreviations....63
8. Endnotes.....64
9. Bibliography....65