Jan-Niclas Gesenhues

Jan-Niclas Gesenhues, a German politician of the party Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, has been a member of the German Bundestag since October 2021 and has been serving as Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection since February 2024.

The main mission of Jan-Niclas Gesenhues focuses on proactive environmental and nature conservation. He advocates for a sustainable and future-oriented economy that places the well-being of people and nature at its center. His work is based on the values of sustainability, resource sovereignty, and strengthening the labor market and prosperity through innovative and ecological business models[3].

• Environmental and Nature Conservation: Gesenhues has been actively involved in protecting nature and combating climate change. He served as the environmental policy spokesperson for the Green Bundestag faction from 2022 to 2024 and led the working group on Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection[4][5].
• Sustainable Economy: He promotes a genuine circular economy that produces products that last long, can be repaired, and reused. This aims to reduce resource consumption and lower CO2 emissions[3].
• International Cooperation: Gesenhues emphasizes the importance of global responses to global challenges such as the ecological crisis and the fight against poverty. His experiences in development cooperation have shaped him in this regard[2][5].

• Legislative Measures: Gesenhues is working on laws that strengthen reuse and recycling, promote the right to repair, and ensure that products become more sustainable, durable, repairable, and recyclable[3].
• Promotion of Green Energy and Jobs: He advocates for a consistent investment program for green energy, green jobs, innovative startups, and vibrant communities. This aims to create new future-oriented jobs and promote prosperity[3].