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This report summarizes the risks posed on Germany's climate, ecosystems, food and water systems, and citizens by climate impacts, as well as the country's policies for mitigation, adaptation, and emissions reductions. Germany has a temperate climate throughout the country with some differences in temperature and precipitation. The northern part is characterised by an oceanic climate with rain all year round. In the eastern part, the climate shows clear continental characteristics, whereas in the central and southern part there is a transitional climate that can be predominantly oceanic or continental and is influenced by the warm föhn wind. Germany faces depleted fisheries, floods, and water shortages in certain regions in the future. German citizens are expected to face a greater incidence of heatwaves. Germany has committed to a 65% emissions reduction by 2035, albeit compromised by a slow phaseout of coal power.

The G20 Climate Risk Atlas represents a science-based tool that can support decision-making processes and the planning of required policies. The simple language, attractive features, and design is intended to ensure that the Atlas lends itself to easy consultation and dissemination, therefore opening the door, not only to decision-makers and stakeholders, but also to the general public, creating a participatory and iterative process which can be used to increase public awareness on climate issues. In the process of a sustainable transition, climate change must be considered the fundamental pillar of the political agenda. Only committed and timely mitigation and adaptation actions can limit the intensification of extreme events, the destruction of ecosystems, infrastructure and populations, and in the process enable people to benefit from a better and more equitable future.