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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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