… still hovers at 50 percent. "New problems are being added to the old, due for example to the plastics or microplastics traced on and in agricultural soils. These … facilities. Although there has been some progress as concerns nitrogen (N), good chemical and ecological condition nationwide is far from being achieved. … with high livestock production should be used nationwide in compliance with best practices. The amendment of the Fertilisers Ordinance promises to better harmonise …

… and for shopping purposes. The functioning of economic systems depends on reliable goods transport; this includes the transport of energy carriers and raw materials, … approaches to the development of monitoring indicators. What’s being done – some examples As far as the action field ‘transport, transport infrastructure’ is …

… Environment Agency campaigns for corporate environmental performance and leads by example In 2014, the European Commissioner for Environment Potočnik awarded the EMAS … reduce the environmental impact of its activities. It has been standard UBA practice for years to consume green electricity, to procure environmentally friendly …

… an overall concept for biodiversity monitoring nationwide. What’s being done – some examples In order to improve the protection of biodiversity under changing climatic … to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to put their resolutions into practice. The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 for the conservation and restoration … of measures is intended to ensure that degraded ecosystems are restored to good health, resilience and diversity. The programme is financed largely from the …

… resources should be cheaper for their consumers. It would be conceivable, for example, to levy 7 instead of 19 per cent VAT on a resource-efficient TV. It would raise the attractiveness of these goods.” Press release No. 34/2016 | 11.11.2016 Ms Krautzberger’s proposal is one …

… govern land use in a way that mitigates existing or expected climate risks – for example from extreme weather events, weather patterns and their impacts. For … unclear to what extent the specifications laid down actually prove effective in practice. The current legal framework, for instance, strengthens climate adaptation … carry weight within the framework of balancing processes. What’s being done – some examples A vital spatial planning tool to reduce climate risks and damage potentials …

… deputy chair of KNBau. He warned against establishing outdated standards, for example in the draft German Energy Act for Buildings (GEG). The KNBau is an advisory … body to UBA consisting of external experts from science, administration and practice. The Commission is independent and is not bound by instructions from UBA. …

… on tourism frequently refers to specific segments of the tourism industry – for example nature tourism, health tourism, cycling tourism or the bathing tourism in … with regard to evidence of any climate adaptation efforts. What’s being done – some examples The challenges climate change entails for different tourism segments, … this research readily available and useful to executive with responsibility in the practical application of tourism, the project produced a guideline for the …

… as cropland. The main reasons: land reclamation by deforestation, slash and burn practices, ploughing up of lands, and agricultural practices which are not adapted … for the sustainable use of soil in other countries from which it exports consumer goods. “Improved soil protection, the prevention of erosion and desertification, …

… methodological and practical steps, provide concrete recommendations and present good practice examples. An overview of guidelines and further information is provided for …

… will be able to verify that their electricity is produced in their region, for example by the nearby wind turbine. Press release No. 50/2018 | 21.12.2018 The … will be able to verify that their electricity is produced in their region, for example by the nearby wind turbine. … Starting 1 January 2019 every household has … will be able to verify that their electricity is produced in their region, for example by the nearby wind turbine. … Electricity made regionally …