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Klimawende
/ˈkliːmaˌvɛndə/
climate transition
Die Klimawende erfordert radikale Veränderungen in der Energiepolitik.
The climate transition requires radical changes in energy policy.
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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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
rootWende
turn/transition
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