How is climate change affecting Baden-W¨¹rttemberg?
In Baden-W¨¹rttemberg, temperatures are predicted to rise by up to three degrees by 2040 - more than in other regions. The enormous drought is putting plants and animals under stress. Soil and water are suffering. The expected extreme weather is bad for agriculture and will have a major impact on supply chains, which are essential for an economically strong region such as Baden-W¨¹rttemberg. More and more intense heat waves also endanger the health of the population.
What action are you taking to address climate change?
In Baden-W¨¹rttemberg, we want to be climate-neutral sooner than Germany as a whole - namely by 2040. That won't be easy, but we're keeping at it. In Baden-W¨¹rttemberg, climate protection has been regulated in a separate law since July 2013. With the expansion of renewable energies, the strengthening of environmentally friendly modes of transport and the clear focus on a climate-neutral economy, we have already taken the necessary steps. Only recently, we set a new record for the expansion of photovoltaic systems in the state. This expansion is also fundamental for Baden-W¨¹rttemberg as a business location, as renewable energy production is increasingly becoming a location factor for companies.
What are the benefits? Why is it important?
The fight against climate change is the human challenge of our time. This battle can only be won globally. The entire global community is therefore called upon to take the necessary steps. Economically strong countries in particular can and must set an example in this respect.
