**NEW DELHI (Aug. 30, 2026)** — German Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider initiated a four-day diplomatic visit to India today to strengthen bilateral cooperation on global climate and environmental challenges.

The cornerstone of the trip is the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum, held in New Delhi under the theme “Together For More Resilience.” Minister Schneider, joined by a high-level business delegation, will inaugurate the event alongside his Indian counterpart and other government officials.

Serving as the premier bilateral policy platform between the two nations since 2008, the forum centers this year on crucial sustainability topics. Approximately 200 participants will convene to discuss climate action and adaptation, clean technology, the circular economy, biodiversity, sustainable finance, resource efficiency, and investment mobilization.

Emphasizing the mutual benefits of this cooperation, Minister Schneider stated: “India is increasingly important as a trading partner for Germany and the EU and vital for resilient supply chains. But India is also a key partner for Germany in tackling global environmental and climate challenges. With the Environment Forum, we are strengthening our partnership and advancing our joint interests. This is particularly true for the energy transition. India is experiencing a renewable energy boom and can supply the public with inexpensive electricity. Germany is benefiting from this boom too, as German companies are leaders in the field of clean tech.”

The high-level forum is a joint effort organized by Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) and India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) and several Indian business associations are also co-organizers.

The environmental partnership is underpinned by deep economic ties. India currently hosts the world’s largest branch of the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK). Furthermore, around 2,000 German companies operate subsidiaries within India, with roughly 700 of those maintaining local production facilities.