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Klimawende

/ˈkliːmaˌvɛndə/
noun★Intermediate
formal

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.

Collocations

Klimawende beschleunigento accelerate the climate transitionKlimawende finanzierento finance the climate transitionKlimawende gestaltento shape the climate transition

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

Klimaneutralitätphrase
climate neutrality
Klimaschutzphrase
climate protection

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use 'Klimawende' in formal discussions about policy or large-scale environmental initiatives.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Misinterpretation

Do not confuse 'Klimawende' with 'Energiewende' (energy transition), though they are related.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'Klima' (climate) + 'Wende' (turn/transition), reflecting a paradigm shift in climate action.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in political and environmental discourse to describe a comprehensive, society-wide transformation.

Word Breakdown

Klima
climate
root
+
Wende
turn/transition
root
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