Brief information about the climate impacts of aviation >> Download as PDF file [600KB] >> German version Brief information about the climate impacts of aviation(also available in German, see 04-2-13) Seite Teilen Order now Order Publication Related publications Mobility transition 1. July 2026 Resilience by Rail In its current overstrained and fragmented state, the rail network cannot realise its potential for climate, transport and security. Based on research and a high-level workshop with rail, climate, and military experts from Poland, Germany, and France, Germanwatch summarizes key constraints and policy recommendations to enable benefits of the European rail system for climate, transport and security. Mobility transitionInternational climate co-operation Factsheet 4. October 2024 Harnessing Aviation for Mitigation, Adaptation, and Equity This factsheet explores the role of aviation in climate action, highlighting both the gaps and opportunities in how flights are taxed and regulated. By examining current policies and proposing targeted reforms it reveals how strategic changes could advance environmental accountability, fund sustainable fuels, and foster climate equity. Discover how these solutions could propel Germany and the EU toward more sustainable skies. Mobility transition Declaration 14. May 2024 Broad rail alliance calls for a new start for rail in Europe The declaration calls on the EU to make rail a focus of its legislation and investment decisions. The aim is to massively increase the attractiveness and capacity of rail transport throughout the EU. The EU needs a consistent modal shift to climate-friendly rail transport by 2030, underpinned by concrete targets and additional implementation instruments. Publication search Topics Mobility transition
Mobility transition 1. July 2026 Resilience by Rail In its current overstrained and fragmented state, the rail network cannot realise its potential for climate, transport and security. Based on research and a high-level workshop with rail, climate, and military experts from Poland, Germany, and France, Germanwatch summarizes key constraints and policy recommendations to enable benefits of the European rail system for climate, transport and security.
Mobility transitionInternational climate co-operation Factsheet 4. October 2024 Harnessing Aviation for Mitigation, Adaptation, and Equity This factsheet explores the role of aviation in climate action, highlighting both the gaps and opportunities in how flights are taxed and regulated. By examining current policies and proposing targeted reforms it reveals how strategic changes could advance environmental accountability, fund sustainable fuels, and foster climate equity. Discover how these solutions could propel Germany and the EU toward more sustainable skies.
Mobility transition Declaration 14. May 2024 Broad rail alliance calls for a new start for rail in Europe The declaration calls on the EU to make rail a focus of its legislation and investment decisions. The aim is to massively increase the attractiveness and capacity of rail transport throughout the EU. The EU needs a consistent modal shift to climate-friendly rail transport by 2030, underpinned by concrete targets and additional implementation instruments.