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Climate | Energy

Integration of Non-CO2 Effects of Aviation in the EU ETS and under CORSIA

In addition to CO2, aviation affects the climate through other emissions and atmospheric processes, such as the formation of ozone and contrail cirrus (non-CO2 effects). Although non-CO2 effects are responsible for about 2/3 of the climate impact of aviation, they are not yet considered in the EU ETS and under CORSIA.This project focuses on the development of concepts for the integration of non-CO...read more

Water

Authorisation and environmental risk assessment of biocidal antifouling products

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning the environmental risk assessment in product type 21 (PT21) in frame of a submission for product authorisation under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 in Germany.

Antifouling products need to be authorised in the EU according to the Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR) before they are allowed to be placed on the market. An essential component here is the environmental risk assessment (ERA). In the ERA it is checked whether the use of an antifouling product causes acceptable risks to the environment. This document answers some frequently asked questions about t...read more

Water

German scenario for inland water marinas

To protect boat hulls from fouling with algae, mussels or barnacles, biocidal antifouling products are mostly used. In the EU, these products are subject to authorisation according to the Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR). Among other things, it is checked here whether the use of the product causes acceptable risks to the environment. There are around 206 000 pleasure crafts in Germany. Around 71%...read more

Chemicals

Potential SVHCs in environment and products: Measurements of the presence of potential sub-stances of very high concern in the environment and in products

The report provides information on the occurrence of per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFASs) and alkylphenols (APs) in various product groups. For PFASs, the report analyses construction materials and industrial textiles as well as the content of short-chain APs (4tPP, 4tBP) in paints, coatings and adhesives. At the same time, the occurrence of APs in surface waters was investigated in a screen...read more

Climate | Energy, Waste | Resources

Impacts of climate change on mining, related environmental risks and raw material supply

The aim of the project “Impacts of climate change on the environmental criticality of Germany’s raw material demand” (KlimRess), was to assess how climate change potentially affects the environmental risks of mining and raw material supply chains. This final report summarizes the results of the project. The report offers insights on climate change impacts from five qualitative case studies, provid...read more

Climate | Energy, Waste | Resources, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Resource-Efficient Pathways towards Greenhouse-Gas-Neutrality - RESCUE: Executive Summary

The RESCUE project describes in six scenarios possible development paths towards a resource-efficient and greenhouse-gas (GHG) neutral Germany. For this, assumptions related to the roll-out of renewable energy technologies, the level of ambition for reaching GHG-neutrality, the magnitude of materials- and energy-efficiency, and the implementation of sustainable life-styles are varied. Until 2050,...read more

Climate | Energy, Waste | Resources, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Scientific Opinion Paper: Resource-Efficient Pathways towards Greenhouse Gas- Neutrality (RESCUE)

How Germany can achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050 and resulting raw materials demand

The RESCUE study describes in six scenarios possible development paths towards a resource-efficient and greenhouse-gas (GHG) neutral Germany until 2050. The GreenSupreme scenario achieves the reduction of emissions along a global 1.5 °C path towards GHG-neutrality by 2050, while at the same time substantially lowering Germany’s material footprint. This publication discusses possible synergies and...read more

Air, Water, Soil | Land

Integrated nitrogen indicator, national nitrogen target and the current situation in Germany (DESTINO Report 1)

Excessive reactive nitrogen affects the air and groundwater quality, the good condition of land and marine ecosystems, as well as the climate and biodiversity. Different economic and consumer sectors release different nitrogen compounds, which are connected to one another via the nitrogen cycle. In order to raise public awareness to the complex problem situation and sensitivity for urgent politica...read more