Material Prosperity and Climate Protection: Key Trends and Their Implications

This report by the NewClimate Institute examines economic and societal trends affecting the material foundations of prosperity in Germany and their associated risks and opportunities for climate protection, utilizing mini-scenarios extending to 2040 to identify necessary actions for policymakers and experts.

• The study examines economic and societal trends impacting Germany's material prosperity and climate protection, specifically highlighting rising climate impact costs for private households, the need for investment in resilient infrastructure, and the evolution of industrial policy amid geopolitical uncertainty.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2025). Material Prosperity and Climate Protection: Key Trends and Their Implications. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/material-prosperity-and-climate-protection-key-trends-and-their-implications

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. Material Prosperity and Climate Protection: Key Trends and Their Implications. 2025. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/material-prosperity-and-climate-protection-key-trends-and-their-implications.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2025material, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{Material Prosperity and Climate Protection: Key Trends and Their Implications}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2025}, month = jul, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/material-prosperity-and-climate-protection-key-trends-and-their-implications}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }