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Article from 07.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

Changing direction rather than ramping things up

… coronavirus crisis, the realists who want to offset possible deaths caused by the pandemic against the certain losses due to the crisis and revive “the economy” are breaking their cover. Ramping things up: like a blast … a few weeks ago. As climate change and the extinction of species will cause far more death and suffering than a pandemic, right now, the impossible is the only …

Article from 11.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

The coronavirus pandemic and protecting the climate – some discus

… The coronavirus pandemic and protecting the climate – some discus It is already clear: Covid-19 is going to … the poorest countries, and the poorer sections of the ... last update on 11.05.2020 The coronavirus pandemic and protecting the climate – some discussion points …

Article from 14.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

Coming through the pandemic the right way up

… Coming through the pandemic the right way up The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet clear. We don’t know how long it will last, how it will end or … dealing with the pandemic. The destruction of nature and ecosystems makes the world more vulnerable to pandemics and climate change is a key driver. It is crucial that …

Article from 11.09.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

Navigating abrupt system changes

… Navigating abrupt system changes Irrespective of the health issues, the coronavirus pandemic that we are currently experiencing demonstrates that rapid and radical … they feel their choices matter. Fear, however, can lead to destruction and panic. More research is needed into what makes us perceive some risks as being more …

Article from 20.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

The Coronavirus Crisis as a Social and Scientific Challenge

… The Coronavirus Crisis as a Social and Scientific Challenge The importance of sustainability and resilience - A reconstruction after the coronavirus crisis must be a … to solving the great problems of mankind beyond disciplinary boundaries more strongly. The need to develop specific solutions quickly must not hide the fact …

Article from 18.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

Killing two birds with one stone? Green dead ends and ways out of

… Killing two birds with one stone? Green dead ends and ways out of Public measures to … to the expansion of renewable energies like solar photovoltaics of wind power. Moreover, any green recovery program can only effectively and efficiently spur …

Article from 22.05.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

Biodiversity as insurance: aligning economic stimulus packages

… Biodiversity as insurance: aligning economic stimulus packages The corona pandemic reminds us how vulnerable modern societies have become through their … with long-term nature conservation goals Blogpost by Dr. Jasper Meya The corona pandemic reminds us how vulnerable modern societies have become through their … the background of climate change, the biodiversity of ecosystems will become even more important for their stability and performance. Transformative change and fiscal …

Article from 09.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

The use of private capital to provide for climate-friendly recons

… use of private capital to provide for climate-friendly recons The current corona pandemic has led to an abrupt economic and social slowdown never previously thought … plan for Germany and Europe. The source of funds and the interest rate return More than EUR 2,500 billion are currently being held in German savings/fixed-term …

Article from 10.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

What about us? Youth (un)employment in times of COVID-19

… to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Good policies are now more than needed to pave the way for decent and sustainable jobs for young adults. COVID-19 has shown us just how fragile and globalised our economies and societies are. Poverty and income inequality will …

Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

Good to know about nanomaterials

… Good to know about nanomaterials Nano structures are more than 1000 times smaller than the diameter of an human hair Source: … The Federal Environment Agency supports an objective debate on the chances and risks which nanotechnology involves. It wants to help promote the opportunities nanotechnology offers for environment and health protection while at the same time evaluating and preventing its risks. …

Article from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

Soil protection law

… AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Regulations in soil protection law exist at both national and European level. The numerous EU provisions must be implemented into national … protection provisions could in particular be found in EU chemical law, waste law and in legislation on facilities and industrial installations. International law … the soil for agricultural purpose. Germany's Länder have enacted their own laws to more specifically define and implement BBodSchG and BBodSchV. Building law/regional …

Article from 20.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines

… Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines last update on 20.11.2025 Introduction Pursuant … Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA ) has been tasked with stipulating mandatory evaluation criteria for materials and substances that come into contact … The German Environment Agency voluntarily offers as additional service to evaluate more starting substances not covered by DVGW-standard W 347. Evaluated starting …