International Climate Policy as a Strategic Lever for German Foreign Policy

This policy brief by the NewClimate Institute argues that Germany can use an ambitious international climate policy as a strategic tool to protect foreign economic interests, secure supply chains, and strengthen geopolitical alliances amidst global crises and the transition to climate neutrality.

• The document outlines five strategic priorities where international climate policy can support Germany's foreign trade objectives: deepening strategic partnerships with the Global South to enhance the appeal of German offerings; strengthening multilateralism through fair climate financing and dialogues aligned with decarbonization priorities; reducing critical dependencies by establishing sustainable partnerships in hydrogen and raw materials; promoting Germany as a green export hub to drive economic growth; and integrating climate policy into security policy to address the root causes of conflict in fragile states.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2025). International Climate Policy as a Strategic Lever for German Foreign Policy. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/international-climate-policy-as-a-strategic-lever-for-german-foreign-policy

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. International Climate Policy as a Strategic Lever for German Foreign Policy. 2025. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/international-climate-policy-as-a-strategic-lever-for-german-foreign-policy.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2025international, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{International Climate Policy as a Strategic Lever for German Foreign Policy}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2025}, month = jun, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/international-climate-policy-as-a-strategic-lever-for-german-foreign-policy}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }