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  • News from 18.12.2015 | Last changed: 18.12.2015

    Adapting transport policy to climate change: New OECD report

    traffic jam on a motorway at dawn

    Adapting transport policy to climate change: New OECD report Transport accounts for … in Germany. Source: ARTENS/ FOTOLIA.com A new OECD report discusses examples from countries like Germany, Japan and New Zealand of how transport policy can be better …

  • News from 02.10.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2019

    WEEE: EU-wide enforcement of producer responsibility

    used electrical and electronic equipment like computers and mobile phones

    … for disposal. Source: mekcar / Fotolia.com The agencies from nearly 20 EU countries responsible for the enforcement of the European WEEE Directive have formed … the respective Member State: the appointment of an authorised representative in the country where they sell EEE without being established. The purpose of having this … type of device. The duties of the authorised representative also include quantity reports. Non-compliance by the authorised representative may result in regulatory …

  • News from 24.10.2016 | Last changed: 06.12.2016

    Climate action: how to reduce emissions even before 2020

    wind energy plants on a field

    … even before 2020 Renewables could save 1.4 gigatonnes CO2 per year in 35 selected countries. Source: visdia / Fotolia.com The international community resolved to … Convention on Climate Change will not be enough to achieve that goal. An UBA report shows how the gap can be narrowed even before 2020, for example with more … Ecosystems in Nationally Determined Contributions and national greenhouse gas reporting Tags climate change climate policy climate protection global warming …

  • News from 01.11.2017 | Last changed: 17.04.2020

    Rethinking Urban Transport through Global Learning

    planet earth

    … under pressure and faces tremendous challenges - not only in Germany. Hence, many countries are looking for solutions that mitigate the sector’s environmental impact … All news Related publications Reverse Innovation Tags urban transport developing country … The transport sector is under pressure and faces tremendous challenges - …

  • News from 18.08.2017 | Last changed: 18.10.2017

    Waste management in Russia and other CIS countries

    participants of the workshop repairing computers

    Waste management in Russia and other CIS countries Participants of the E-Waste Academy benefitted from upskilling. Source: … to learn e.g. how to bring a business' management of WEEE into compliance with its country's legal requirements or how to efficiently network transboundary movements …

  • News from 27.09.2013 | Last changed: 19.05.2014

    IPCC: Climate change is advancing

    the Earth

    … Flasbarth points out the great need for action after the presentation of the IPCC report: "In comparison to the 2007 report, the findings of the latest IPCC report are even more specific and …

  • News from 04.12.2019 | Last changed: 15.01.2020

    Fair and Cost-effective Effort-Sharing under the Paris Agreement

    The pictures shows a calender.

    … or cost-effective contribution to global efforts relevant greenhouse gas emitting countries should upgrade their national 2030 commitments to comply with the … ) approaches. The comparison of these approaches yields insights whether or not a country can or should in-crease the ambition of its nationally determined …

  • News from 18.07.2016 | Last changed: 18.08.2016

    Technical guides advise on sewage sludge management

    sludgy water in a facility for waste water treatment

    … hxdyl / Fotolia.com Two English-language technical guides are now available to countries where modernisation of facilities for waste water treatment and sewage … a follow-up to an UBA advisory assistance project. Their objective is for as many countries as possible to achieve environmentally friendly and resource-efficient … Assistance Programme … Two English-language technical guides are now available to countries where modernisation of facilities for waste water treatment and sewage …

  • News from 20.08.2018 | Last changed: 15.05.2023

    Climate-ADAPT first-stop-shop for adaptation knowledge in Europe

    green roof

    … place for information when it comes to adaptation to climate change in Europe. A report of the EEA informs about the experiences and effectiveness of the platform … to build the European knowledge base on adaptation to climate change in European countries, regions and policy sectors. The platform intends to support … makers from the local to the EU levels and organisations supporting them.   The EEA report „Sharing adaptation information across Europe“ shows that the platform …

  • News from 27.02.2018 | Last changed: 27.02.2018

    New EU Innovation Fund: how can it support climate protection?

    industrial plant

    … and industry more climate-friendly. Source: erikdegraaf / Fotolia.com A research report commissioned by the UBA has analysed a range of options for designing the EU … from auctioning emissions trading allowances for this purpose. 27.02.2018 The report „The Innovation Fund: how can it support low-carbon industry in Europe“ … it support low-carbon industry in Europe? Germany 2050 - A Greenhouse Gas-Neutral Country Tags emission reduction European Emissions Trading low carbon economy …