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Cover of broschure guidelines on Environmental Product Information in E-Commerce
Economy | Consumption

guidelines on Environmental Product Information in E-Commerce


When consumers want to find out about products, they often do research on the internet. Product information can be found online in a variety of places, starting with manufacturers' websites, search engines, internet communities and online shops. Product information makes an important contribution by enabling and encouraging environmentally-related purchasing decisions and thus the responsible part...read more

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brochure / flyer
Number of pages
28
Year of publication
rated as helpful
109
Cover of publication Climate Change 39/2020 Design Options for the New International Market Mechanism under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement
Climate | Energy

Design Options for the New International Market Mechanism under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement


In this project commissioned by the German Environment Agency, important aspects of the mechanism under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement were examined in more detail. This mechanism is to succeed the CDM under the Kyoto Protocol from 2021 onwards, but it will contain decisive improvements, especially with regard to a robust accounting of emission reductions and better integration into the nation...read more

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Climate Change
Number of pages
193
Year of publication
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103
Cover Nanomaterials in the environment
Chemicals

Nanomaterials in the environment

Current state of knowledge and regulations on chemical safety

Recommendations of the German Environment Agency

Nanomaterials can have different or new properties in comparison with conventional chemicals and materials. Meanwhile the substance legislations was partially adapted by nano-specific provisions; for parts however adaptation needs still exist. As a result, specific environmental risks cannot be fully described and assessed as well as appropriate measures to minimize the risks cannot be taken. Emph...read more

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background paper
Number of pages
42
Year of publication
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452
Cover of publication 'Where are we going'
Economy | Consumption, Transport

Where are we going?


More and more people are flying. In 2018 alone, worldwide passenger air traffic will increase by 6.7 percent compared to the previous year. And it continues to grow. This means that the negative effects are also growing. With this brochure, the German Environment Agency (UBA) is therefore addressing an important and at the same time very complex issue. How much air traffic is actually necessary? A...read more

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brochure / flyer
Number of pages
51
Year of publication
rated as helpful
195
Cover of publication Climate Change 38/2020 Avoiding double counting between CORSIA and Nationally Determined Contributions – Options for accounting under the Paris Agreement
Climate | Energy

Avoiding double counting between CORSIA and Nationally Determined Contributions – Options for accounting under the Paris Agreement

Annex 3


This discussion paper assesses how robust accounting could be implemented under the Paris Agreement in order to avoid double counting between nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) implemented under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The paper focuses on how host countries of carbon-offset pro...read more

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Climate Change
Number of pages
46
Year of publication
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75
Cover of publication Climate Change 37/2020 Offset credit supply potential for CORSIA
Climate | Energy

Offset credit supply potential for CORSIA

Annex 2


This discussion paper assesses how robust accounting could be implemented under the Paris Agreement in order to avoid double counting between nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) implemented under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The paper focuses on how host countries of carbon-offset pro...read more

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Climate Change
Number of pages
50
Year of publication
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74
Cover of publication Climate Change 36/2020 Options for Improving the Emission Unit Eligibility Criteria under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
Climate | Energy

Options for Improving the Emission Unit Eligibility Criteria under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation

Annex 1


This discussion paper assesses how robust accounting could be implemented under the Paris Agreement in order to avoid double counting between nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) implemented under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The paper focuses on how host countries of carbon-offset pro...read more

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Climate Change
Number of pages
42
Year of publication
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68
Cover of publication TEXTE 193/2020 Necessary adaptations for a harmonized field-testing procedure and risk assessment of earthworms (terrestrial)
Chemicals

Necessary adaptations for a harmonized fieldtesting procedure and risk assessment of earthworms (terrestrial)


The purpose of this project was to provide scientifically robust and practical information on the variability of the endpoints assessed in earthworm field studies, the statistical significance of the results and the level of the statistically detectable effects of the chemicals tested - with the aim of developing suggestions for improving the test design. Based on the results of the evaluation of...read more

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Texte
Number of pages
117
Year of publication
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101