Germany: Make Polluters Pay

Call on Germany to move from observer to leader in designing a global polluter tax initiative.

What to know:

  • Germany is the EU’s economic leader — it can lead on designing fair funding from polluter taxes.
  • A global solidarity levy could raise billions from luxury emissions for climate justice. Germany must join as a frontrunner.
  • We’ll deliver your messages to Germany’s decision-makers and showcase public demand to make polluters pay.

Learn More about this cause:

Every year, luxury pollution — from private jets, mega-yachts, and the world’s wealthiest frequent fliers — pumps out harmful emissions that accelerate the climate crisis. Meanwhile, communities least responsible for this crisis are already paying the highest price: floods, droughts, and devastating storms.

A global solidarity levy would change that. By taxing the dirtiest luxury emissions, this initiative could raise billions in new climate finance. That money could help protect small island states from rising seas, fund renewable energy, and support farmers facing drought.

Germany, as the economic powerhouse of Europe, cannot afford to stand on the sidelines. Right now, it has only taken the role of observer in global discussions. But with its influence, Germany can help design a polluter tax that is fair, effective, and rooted in climate justice.

This is a crucial moment. Leaders are debating how to unlock the trillions needed for climate action — and public demand matters. By raising our voices together, we can push Germany to act with courage and vision.

Your message will be delivered directly to Germany’s decision-makers. Every note adds to the growing call for climate action and fair funding that ensures polluters pay, not the world’s poorest.

Show Germany that the world is watching — and waiting for leadership.