Solutions for a climate neutral future

The transformation toward climate neutrality requires a comprehensive approach – it depends on political instruments, financing, social cohesion, and international coordination.

Critical dependencies in the supply chains of key transformation industries – such as photovoltaics, wind energy, and green steel – threaten a reliable path to climate neutrality and make Germany and the EU politically vulnerable in times of geopolitical turbulence.

Achieving climate neutrality in the transport sector requires a clear shift – toward more electric cars, public transport, cycling and walking, and a restructured freight system that moves more goods by rail and electrified road transport.

Climate change demands global cooperation. International partnerships and fair frameworks are necessary to achieve worldwide climate neutrality.

A climate-neutral agricultural sector requires fundamental changes in land management, livestock farming, and soil conservation.

Energy-efficient refurbishment, electric heat pumps, and the use of renewable energy sources in buildings are decisive steps toward climate neutrality in the building sector.

The climate transformation can only succeed with social justice: all households must be able to afford the transition. Public support and essential services ensure broad acceptance of climate action.

Transforming electricity generation to 100 percent renewables is a key pillar of climate neutrality. It requires a massive expansion of renewable energies and the rapid phase-out of fossil fuels.

For industry, climate neutrality means converting production processes and energy supplies to carbon-free alternatives while maintaining international competitiveness.