… system of its 15 sites, Maria Krautzberger explains: "In the long term, every organisation whose activities impact the environment must introduce a transparent … fleet from 73 tonnes per year now to 70 tonnes by 2017. There are about 1,200 organisations at 1,900 locations in Germany which have EMAS environmental …

… competition this year to honour this commitment. All German municipalities and organisations that officially participate in the EMW in 2021 are eligible to enter. … and winners will be announced in early 2022. Local helpers' parties will be organised for the winners of the four competition categories to celebrate the …

… out flooded cellars and pumping living accommodation dry. In many places the organisations active in the field of civic protection are signalling already now …

… enables emergency relief responders to act appropriately, both in respect of organising and coordinating relief operations and also in providing immediate … there is room for improvement in civic protection, especially in terms of inter-organisational communication and coordination. For this reason, training exercises …

… This is shown by a recent study conducted by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA), which … on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) Switzerland and Germany, with support from the University … This is shown by a recent study conducted by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA), which …

… can win prize money to the value of 25,000 euros. The nationwide competition is organised jointly by the Federal Environment Ministry and the German Environment … Ministry for the Environment, the German Environment Agency, the municipal umbrella organisations and from the worlds of business and research, among others, will …

… after the previous crop – cultivated as part of crop rotation – has been removed. Organisational requirements in individual agricultural businesses may also play a … and a good aggregate structure in the soil. It is essential to maintain the organic soil substance or – where necessary – to improve it as required by …

… builds up stable soil aggregates that reduce siltation through the activity of soil organisms. An area-wide mulch layer has a particularly erosion-reducing effect, as … subseeds (e.g. clover grass), a periodic use of grassland, a sufficient supply of organic matter to the soil through the crop residues (e.g. straw, roots) remaining … irrigate urban green spaces, attaching water bags to newly planted urban trees or organising watering partnerships in neighbourhoods. Such measures should in any case …

… and viable economic recovery. At today’s Sustainability Transformation Conference organised by UBA and the BMU, international experts will be discussing how to shape … and viable economic recovery. At today’s Sustainability Transformation Conference organised by UBA and the BMU, international experts will be discussing how to shape …

… in bark are left in the forest, they can provide perfect breeding sites for pest organisms, thus strongly favouring their reproduction, unless appropriate action is … woodland users or for people who work in these areas. This is why forestry organisations – at least regionally – endeavour to remove damaged timber from forest …

… of the food system now! A variety of fresh vegetables are the basis of a healthy, organic diet Source: weyo / AdobeStock Ecological, regional and plant-based: The … The “ promotion of a more plant-based diet ”, the “ further development of the organic farming and food industry ” and the “ strengthening of regional value chains … productivity. A second objective of the measures is to increase the proportion of organically farmed land in the total utilised agricultural space. Finally, “ …