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A fundamental shift in policies, technologies, and societal behaviors to address climate change, typically involving a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Die Klimawende ist ein zentrales Ziel der internationalen Klimapolitik.
The climate transition is a central goal of international climate policy.
Unternehmen müssen ihre Geschäftsmodelle an die Klimawende anpassen.
Companies must adapt their business models to the climate transition.
The term emphasizes systemic change rather than incremental improvements.
Use 'Klimawende' in formal discussions about policy or large-scale environmental initiatives.
Do not confuse 'Klimawende' with 'Energiewende' (energy transition), though they are related.
Derived from 'Klima' (climate) + 'Wende' (turn/transition), reflecting a paradigm shift in climate action.
Often used in political and environmental discourse to describe a comprehensive, society-wide transformation.