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Germany Goes Green - Innovations towards a Sustainable Regional Development

  • Gruehn, Dietwald (School of Spatial Planning, Dortmund University of Technology, School of Planning, Design & Construction, Michigan State University)
  • Published : 2013.01.31
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Abstract

The paper deals with recent paradigm shift in German environmental policy, fundamentally modifying the German society towards a sustainable future development. Key elements of this development are forceful climate protection measures to contribute to global climate protection strategy and to fulfil international conventions, supplemented by a comprehensive strategy to promote the adaptation to climate change, the nuclear power phase out in the medium term, and innovative landscape and regional planning projects to strengthen regional identity and economic power. All this components are,complemented by a financial support program including incentives, tax reductions, and research funding.

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