German Greens offer support for constitutional amendment on climate adaptation

Germany's Green party has signaled its support for a constitutional amendment that would establish climate adaptation as a shared responsibility between the federal government and the states. This move is seen as a crucial step towards ensuring consistent federal funding for climate adaptation and nature conservation projects across the country.

Julia Verlinden, deputy leader of the Green Party's parliamentary group, stated that the party is open to discussions on the specifics of the amendment. She criticized the current government for its perceived neglect of climate protection, noting that SPD ministers are now proactively proposing solutions rather than passively hoping for favorable weather.

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We support an initiative for a constitutional amendment so that the federal government can participate in the financing through a joint task for climate adaptation and nature conservation.

The initiative, spearheaded by SPD cabinet members, calls for embedding a "joint task for climate adaptation and nature conservation" into the German Basic Law. This proposal was outlined in a joint action plan on heat protection presented recently. The SPD ministers aim to achieve this constitutional change before the next federal election.

However, enacting such an amendment requires a two-thirds majority in the Bundestag, meaning support from opposition parties would be necessary. Early indications suggest resistance from the conservative Union bloc, potentially hindering the proposal's progress. The article notes that this is a developing story.

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At least SPD ministers are now trying to make proposals and not just hope for the weather.