Global challenge: International Cooperation

Energy policy, protecting the environment and mitigating climate change are challenges on a global scale. This is why we attach such importance to international cooperation in Europe and worldwide. You will find information here on our work and our international cooperation in Europe and beyond.

The Ministry is headed by Minister Franz Untersteller MdL since May 12th, 2011. The Ministry’s six departments and its approximately 370 staff are responsible for environmental policy, ecology, waste management, industry and business, water and soil, nature conservation, nuclear energy supervision and environmental radioactivity, climate protection, and the energy sector.

The efficient use of energy, resources and soils, and the application of modern environmental technologies are the fundamental criteria guiding our actions aimed at maintaining an intact environment, protecting our climate, and safeguarding Baden-Württemberg as an attractive business location. This is an exciting and rewarding task.