… are still problems and where we need to catch up. The pollution of our waters, for example, is an immense challenge for the coming years. There has been little … on our health.” Press release No. 20/2024 | 13.05.2024 Selected findings in detail: Good news on the ⁠ climate ⁠: With an ambitious expansion of renewable energies … deficits in the area of water  – all three indicators are in the red here. For example, the limit value for nitrate in groundwater has been exceeded at around one …

… the environmental awareness studies also only provide a limited picture: for example, it is not possible to draw direct conclusions about the actual self-help … on the actual possibilities in the respective situation. What’s being done – some examples Given the increasing risk of weather-related and weather- pattern related … than in the past – to get involved in providing emergency relief. In addition, the practice of civic protection benefits from findings made in scientific research …

… 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 steps … sources should be used. This is not possible with some modes of transport, for example airplanes and ocean carriers. Fuels such as renewable energy-based …

… with eight partners from across Europe, the UBA has researched, collected best practices, conducted pilot projects in cities, and developed recommendations for … transfer and application of results from NiCE and other UBA work, inspire through good examples to promote circular lifestyles in cities, facilitate networking among urban …

… These developments entail consequential risks in respect of water utilisation. For example, it is expected that by the end of this century there will be a high risk in … touched on as marginal themes in the monitoring report. What’s being done – some examples With regard to the stabilisation of the landscape water balance, flood protection issues, the maintenance and restoration of a good ecological condition of water bodies as well as the availability of sufficient …

… GE-I-1 ). In extreme cases, heatwaves can cause mortality. In Germany alone, for example, it is estimated that between the years of 2018 and 2020, 19,300 individuals … funds. These areas, too, require further research. What’s being done – some examples At the core of adaptation efforts in health-related areas are the … the municipalities, as well as monitoring and transferring scientific findings to practical applications. Furthermore, Federal government has a strong commitment to …

… applications and share of exports shrinking Demand for environmental protection goods made in Germany is high in all areas Source: FiledIMAGE / Fotolia …

… chemical composition and form. They can offer solutions to global challenges. Examples are carrier systems for novel active ingredients or graphene for future use …

… patterns”, aims to bring about the necessary changes in our lifestyles and economic practices. Sustainable consumption and production means consuming and producing … diversity of implementation activities nationally and internationally visible as examples of good practice, the publicly accessible SDG 12 database in German and English was …