… Novel materials should be safe and sustainable Nano structures are more than 1000 … hair Source: eugenesergeev / Fotolia.com In a joint recommendation, three German higher federal authorities paint draw a picture of how the development of safe and …

… REACH and sustainable chemistry Sustainable chemistry contributes to a positive development in society, environment and economy. Source: Dragan Smiljkovic / Gettyimages The European chemicals … 12 recommendations for a stronger support of sustainable chemistry by REACH: from a higher efficiency of REACH processes up to an increase in exchange and capacity …

… Climate commitments need to be more ambitious and tangible To reach the goals of the … plan and transparency. Of the analysed 20 NDCs, less than half showed higher mitigation ambition compared to their first NDC. In several cases the targets …

… Fair and Cost-effective Effort-Sharing under the Paris Agreement The door is open … Given that the Paris Agreement (PA) has strengthened the long-term temperature goal and that it calls for a balance of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and sinks within … long-term temperature goal of the Paris Agreement results in substantially higher reduction requirements for all countries compared to the former Cancun …

… Peatland and forest climate protection to reduce GHG emissions Many peatlands have been … An UBA study develops incentives how to reduce peatland emissions worldwide. … Peatland and forest climate protection to reduce GHG emissions …

… Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from peatlands and forests Peatlands be used for agricultural purposes Source: Corinna Gather / … The analysis covers measures both at international level (UNFCCC) and EU level. … Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from peatlands and forests …

… How to assess land and soil degradation on global level? Water erosion is globally one of the most … and land degradation on global level? This has now been examined by a new report. … How to assess land and soil degradation on global level? …

… UBA and BfN for a green and just transition in Europe Decisions by the European Commission have a guiding … for EU climate, environmental and biodiversity policy in the years ahead. … UBA and BfN for a green and just transition in Europe …

… Increasing the recycling of precious and minor metals Optimising waste management logistics makes recycling of precious and minor metals more profitable. Source: serkat Photography / Fotolia.com To …

… Ambitious environmental protection benefits health and well-being Healthy environment, healthy lives – green spaces are important for health and well-being. Source: vm / E+ / GettyImages Air pollution, noise, climate change, …

… Carbon capture and utilization necessary for raw material supply CCU with fossil … for example in the chemical industry for the production of plastics or in aviation and maritime transport for the production of synthetic fuels. The carbon will be … from the atmosphere. The energy needs to come from fully renewable sources. … Carbon capture and utilization necessary for raw material supply …

… UBA: fossil gas and nuclear power are not sustainable EU Taxonomy: fossil gas and nuclear power are not sustainable. Source: jorisvo / Fotolia.com The European … emissions from fossil gas, and nuclear power producing high-level nuclear waste. … UBA: fossil gas and nuclear power are not sustainable …