Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN)

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUKN) is the supreme federal authority of the Federal Republic of Germany responsible for all matters related to environmental and climate protection, biodiversity conservation, radiation protection, and nuclear safety. It develops key political frameworks and funding guidelines, including the electric vehicle promotion program with a budget of three billion euros (2026–2029), the Environmental Innovation Program for large-scale demonstration projects, and the Natural Climate Protection Action Program. The BMUKN supports municipalities and companies in implementing sustainable projects, manages over 5.6 billion euros annually, and offers extensive citizen services as well as press and information services.

The BMUKN is committed to advancing environmental and climate protection in Germany, preserving biodiversity, and ensuring nuclear safety. Our mission is to support sustainable transformation processes through innovative programs, funding guidelines, and policy frameworks, and to assist municipalities, businesses, and citizens in implementing forward-looking projects.

The funding and service offerings of the BMUKN are aimed at the federal government, states, and municipalities, companies, as well as civil society actors who wish to implement sustainable environmental and climate protection projects. In addition, research institutions, NGOs, and citizens benefit from the Ministry's extensive information and advisory services, funding programs, and support measures.