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

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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