Fund empty: no new climate protection applications possible - Bavarian Climate Funds Exhausted, Greens Demand More Support
Bavarian Environment Minister Thorsten Glauber (Free Voters) has hailed the success of the state's climate protection funding directive. However, the funds have been depleted, leaving municipalities unable to submit new applications since September 18, 2024. The Greens have criticised the coalition's handling of the situation and called for increased support.
Over 45 million euros have been approved for around 460 municipal climate protection projects, saving approximately 11,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. Despite this success, the approval rate has been decreasing each year since 2020. Less than one in five Bavarian municipalities have benefited from the funding so far.
The Greens have demanded that the funding be continued and the climate budget increased in the next double budget. They also want to make climate protection and adaptation a mandatory task for municipalities. However, the current coalition of CSU and Free Voters has been criticised for underestimating the funding pot and failing to provide adequate support. The ministry has exhausted its budget and aims to extend the directive beyond 2026, but it remains to be seen how these demands will be addressed.
The Bavarian climate protection funding has been successful but is now exhausted, leaving municipalities unable to apply for new projects. The Greens have called for continued funding, increased budget, and mandatory climate change tasks. The ministry aims to extend the directive, but the future of these demands remains uncertain.
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