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  • Press release 20/2020 from 20.05.2020 | Last changed: 16.06.2020

    Emerge more sustainable from the coronavirus pandemic

    A PV power plant in the country side.

    … transformation to a sustainable and climate-neutral society. Investing in obsolete technologies and structures would aggravate the environmental crisis, prevent … rate of expansion," said Prof. Dr. Harald Bradke, Head of Competence Center Energy Technology and Energy Systems at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation … achieve climate neutrality, increase productivity through innovation and digitalisation, use international networking and avoid nationalising value chains, …

  • Press release 8/2015 from 01.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Obsolescence fact check

    fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, ceramic stove top

    … appliances are now being replaced although they still work well. Advances in technologies, in television sets in particular, are often the reason. On the other … large household appliances, consumer electronics, and information and communication technologies in the period from 2004 to 2012. Preliminary results of the study do … more willing to replace otherwise functional flat screen TVs to acquire the latest technology. In 2012 over 60% of functioning flat screen TVs were replaced by …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Civic protection

    The picture shows two emergency vehicles with blue lights switched on, one of the vehicles is a fire engine and the other one a blue emergency relief (THW) vehicle. Both vehicles are only partly visible.

    … is an important building block in the scheme of the population’s self-protection. Digital warning apps such as NINA (Emergency Information and Warning App of the BBK) … part of Germany’s warnings infrastructure. They bridge gaps in cases when mobile technologies have become temporarily unavailable or have broken down. With its …

  • Press release 07/2016 from 19.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Germany still world's lead exporter of environmental protection goods

    Handwerker steht auf einem Baugerüst und bringt Styroporplatten an eine Hausfassade an

    … of the German Environment Agency said, "Environmental protection goods and technologies made in Germany are in demand everywhere in the world and in all … EU regulations. Germany must more strongly promote the development of innovative technologies for environmental and climate protection, for example through funding … total German manufactured exports. The area of measurement, control and regulation technology has traditionally been strongly competitive in Germany's industry, as are …

  • Press release 44/2023 from 04.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    The German Ecodesign Award 2023 goes to twelve pioneering projects

    The jury posing in front of a building

    … library starts with a total of 72 UX design patterns, each of which is based on a (digital) circular economy use case such as repair, refurbish or recycle. Circular Experience Library (bundespreis-ecodesign.de) Digital material flow management | N1 Trading GmbH (Headquarters: Dossenheim, …

  • Press release 34/2021 from 26.08.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Structural change in the central German coal-mining district – establishment of environmental information centre in Merseburg

    Binärcode

    … the evaluation of data. We will create attractive jobs in Merseburg in the field of digitalisation and look forward to working together with the region and all the … about authorisations. In addition, data provides the basis for the use of digital technologies and innovative applications to protect the environment, climate …

  • News from 25.01.2022 | Last changed: 28.07.2022

    UBA: fossil gas and nuclear power are not sustainable

    EU-Fahnen

    … analyses of the long-term effects of high-level radioactive waste disposal. A technology which leaves significant amounts of highly problematic waste to future … to build a high number of gas power plants rather than developing renewables and technologies to directly use electricity. They violate the principle of technology … energy system, instead of including them in the Taxonomy it should regulate the two technologies separately in a level one regulation as part of the Fit-for-55 package. …

  • Press release 49/2022 from 05.12.2022 | Last changed: 08.12.2022

    14 projects to be honoured with the German Ecodesign Award 2022

    photo of the jury in front of a building

    … can use peat:lab to determine terrain heights, water levels and collect data in a digital twin. It provides a basis for planning and coordinating rewetting measures. … Shared Factory (bundespreis-ecodesign.de) Category “Service“ supply | RS Recommerce Technologies GmbH (Berlin) The recommerce platform by reverse.supply offers an …

  • Appointment from 24.03.2025

    International online conference ‚Green Cooling Summit 2025‘

    Aggregat einer Wärmepumpe vor einer Hausfassade

    … such as hydrocarbons and ammonia that outperform hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) technologies regarding impact on climate and environment. Furthermore, availability … The objective of the Summit is to foster the deployment of energy-efficient technologies with natural refrigerants which, first, helps countries to improve … Cooling Summit 2025 addresses suppliers and endusers of building air conditioning technologies as well as architects, construction engineers and researchers. …

  • Press release 35/2024 from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award 2025 focuses on design and construction in existing contexts

    Luftbild eines Wohngebäudes mit drei Flügeln in einem U. Zwei Vollgeschosse und ein Walmdach mit mehreren Gauben und PV-Anlagen. Im Innenhof ein großer Baum, in der Umgebung Kleingärten. Vor der Öffnung des U ein linienförmiger Wohnbau ähnlicher Kubatur.

    … “Neighbourhood” and “Special award for construction products, construction technology or digital innovations”. The buildings must be exemplary and construction in Germany … of best practice, the German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award 2025 promotes innovative technologies, a progressive architectural outlook and public appreciation of the raw …

  • Appointment from 01.04.2021 | Last changed: 28.05.2021

    International Green Cooling Summit

    Logo: Piktogramm einer Schneeflocke und Schriftzug: Green Cooling Summit 2021, Online worlwide 25 - 27 May 2021

    … to implementation by individual countries and the availability of energy-efficient technologies with climate-friendly natural refrigerants in the RAC sector. Besides … and enterprises which are end-users of refrigeration and air conditioning technology. In addition, the programme offers interesting contributions for …

  • News from 29.09.2023 | Last changed: 29.09.2023

    Environmentally friendly handling of fertiliser in ports

    ship while handling fertilisers

    … discharges of fertilisers into water bodies, to identify the best available technology and the best available environmental practice. The results show that … to the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan Measure S21 ( Develop and introduce best technologies, techniques and practices (BAT/BEP) to minimize nutrient losses from … develop a document for the Baltic Sea region on recommendations for best available technology and best environmental practice. One of the aims of implementing this …