… also energy efficiency upgrades for buildings. These measures already account for more than half a million jobs, if one includes indirect employment in upstream … in 2019. That's why we need a solution by the summer at the latest. Further information Information on the development of employment in environmental protection …

… for the German Environment Agency. The last such survey was conducted in 1985. Many more recyclable materials such as glass, paper and plastic are now collected … the largest share of this, averaging 39 percent. In urban regions, the bins contain more residual waste and more recyclable materials than in rural areas and suburbs. …

… power, driven by smart policies. There is plenty of potential we need to use more wisely.” Below you will find some photos as well as (coming soon) the recording of the virtual event. More information Agenda Associated content Virtual satellite event at the Petersberg …

… Ecological, regional and plant-based: The transformation of our food system towards more sustainability was the focus of a research project commissioned by the German … strategies for a sustainable change in our diet. 08.11.2023 The “ promotion of a more plant-based diet ”, the “ further development of the organic farming and food …

… gas-neutral freight transport is necessary and feasible Krautzberger: Move more goods to the rail, substitute fossil fuels Now is the time to take the right … climate goals while freight transport is booming makes it imperative to transport more freight by rail and to end the use of fossil fuels in HGV transport." Press …

… Carol Meneses / Fotolia.com The availability of raw materials is determined by more than technical-geological, economic and political factors alone: the … in raw material supply chains and greater industry responsibility are becoming more and more urgent. The mining sector is no longer the blind spot in global supply …

… gases were released in 2021 – just over 33 million tonnes, or 4.5 percent more than in 2020. Overall, emissions in Germany have fallen by 38.7 percent since … by calculations of the associated avoided emissions and economic effects. Further information: Accuracy of the data The present emissions data represent the best …

… Environmental Awareness Study 2018 Population expects more environmental and climate protection from all stakeholders Environmental … Source: BMU / UBA Environmental and climate protection have become considerably more important among the public in recent years. These are the findings of the …

… for these metals is on the rise, making recycling as a source of raw materials more and more important. Up to now most special metals in used products have either … government, industry and society attended the workshop, which delivered valuable information for the further development and implementation of various measures to …

… President Dirk Messner said: "Tackling climate change will only work if we use more energy from sun, wind and water. The Energiewende in Germany has been driven … must therefore still increase by more than 12 percentage points by 2030. Further information The Working Group on Renewable Energy Statistics (AGEE-Stat) works on …

… adaptation policy. This requires updating the regulatory framework and allocating more funding for climate adaptation measures. The potential of natural solutions … hazard mapping at municipal level. Mayors and district commissioners thus get information about possible weak spots where flash flooding could do special damage …

… particular. UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "Our new data reflect a much more realistic but unfortunately even more disagreeable situation with regard to … responsibility and deliver a solution which consumers can live with."  Further information:  The Handbook Emission Factors for Road Traffic (HBEFA) was first …