Green Country Profile: Germany
One of the frontrunners in the the sustainability race is Germany, a country that is a financial epicenter for Europe and a hub of tourism. Not only does the country have the largest market in almost all fields of environmental technology in the world, but it is ranked first in renewable energies. Wind power is a significant source, and once again Germany is the foremost country in the wind energy industry, and among the top in solar thermal power
The German government has a strong vision for sustainability, developing a solid strategy in 2002, stating that the country intends to live without compromising people in other regions or in the future, summed up in four main guidelines: generation fairness, quality of life, social cohesion, and international responsibility. In addition, Hamburg in the northwest was dubbed the European Commission as the European Green Capital among 34 cities. In addition, the top eight cities featured two other German cities, Freiburg and Münster.This title is awarded to cities who provide solutions to environmental concerns in addition to showcasing ‘greenness.’ At this rate, Germany promises to be a long-standing leader in sustainability for years to come.
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