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  • Article from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 28.01.2025

    International strategies and programmes

    Flag poles with flags

    … billion tonnes in 2017 and could double further by 2060. The IRP further estimates that the extraction and processing of raw materials cause around half of global … in order to make them more accessible to decision-makers and the public. In doing so, key questions on the global sustainable use of resources are compiled and … the report ‘Resource efficiency and circular economy in Europe 2019: even more from less’ shows the current policies and targets of 32 European countries. The German …

  • Article from 07.05.2020 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Agricultural Expert Panel at the German Environment Agency

    a very huge field without plants, trees and bushes

    … various fields of agriculture, representatives of agencies and civil society. They work on a volunteer basis and are appointed by the President of the German … various fields of agriculture, representatives of agencies and civil society. They work on a volunteer basis and are appointed by the President of the German …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Diplomacy and Sustainability Actors Forging New Alliances

    Partners, steps and elements of the collaborative process are symbolized in a graphic.

    … and incentives for international collaboration in sustainability discourse, working on real-world cases. Divergence among global actors, compounded by numerous … efforts in environmental protection, sustainability, and prosperity. We believe that actors at the intersection of sustainability and diplomacy—originating from … processes as needed. It addresses key questions such as: “Where are we now? Where do we aim to go? What are the entry points for interventions, and what is a feasible …

  • Article from 26.02.2025 | Last changed: 27.02.2025

    Mobile air conditioning in rail vehicles

    modern high speed train in the city in winter

    … intends to gradually reduce the production and use of HFCs and replace them with less harmful substances in a phase out approach regulated by the EU F-gas Regulation … system using the fluorinated refrigerant R134a. The propane air conditioning system worked safely and was at least as efficient as the one using R134a. The report on … intends to gradually reduce the production and use of HFCs and replace them with less harmful substances in a phase out approach regulated by the EU F-gas Regulation …

  • Article from 08.01.2024 | Last changed: 09.01.2024

    Mobile air conditioning in cars, buses and railway vehicles

    … has banned the use of fluorinated refrigerants with a global warming potential of more than 150 in certain mobile air conditioning systems since Jan. 2011. It … are still using tetrafluoroethane (R134a), a greenhouse gas with a climate impact that is 1,430 higher than that of carbon dioxide. A climate-friendly alternative exists: Some city buses are …

  • Article from 13.05.2020 | Last changed: 24.10.2023

    UNEP / UNESCO / BMUV Training Programme

    … and emerging countries in Asia, Africa, America and Europe. They therefore have work experience and expertise as an important basis for targeted further training. … of topics and is designed, in particular, to promote interdisciplinary thinking and working. As well as this course, there are usually three separate short courses, …

  • Article from 03.06.2020 | Last changed: 04.06.2020

    Federal Environment Ministry's Advisory Assistance Programme

    Map of EECCA and Central/Eastern European states

    … The other states within the target region receive support in pursuing development that is aligned towards European environmental standards. The purpose of the … strategies and plans, e.g. via the consolidation of the current national legal framework; Development of pilot projects and best practice with regard to the … of networks and communication structures, e.g. by establishing round tables or working groups; Development of tools to assist with the autonomous implementation of …

  • Article from 10.12.2025 | Last changed: 10.12.2025

    Resource use in Germany

    Opencast mining with large machines

    … the report is intended to serve as a source of data information and a reference work; on the other hand, it provides arguments for scientific policy advice and the … of 35 % in the extraction of abiotic raw materials, and an increase of 15 % in that of biotic raw materials. Source: UBA Resources Report 2022 Download image … benefits from global trade: although it imports, both directly and indirectly, more raw materials and goods than it exports, there is a considerable surplus in its …

  • Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    FAQ

    … FAQ From the questions that have been received, the most important were selected and listed on this page … the drift of the raindrops should be taken into account in the dispersion model when designating wet deposition. Such a procedure is to be described in the new … if the vertical component Vs of the wind vector at the bottom of the cell is less or equal -99 m/s. Below a building cell there may beno free cell (this would …

  • Article from 12.01.2023 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    2022-2025 Dialogue on Micropollutants

    … of a National Water Strategy in 2021. It has been adopted in 2023. This states that the pollution of water bodies by a variety of substances is increasing, … Project Goals The goal of the current project is to further develop and redevelop working methods for continuing the Stakeholder Dialogue by involving all affected (⁠ … The goal is therefore to implement solutions and measures to reduce micropollutants more efficiently. Associated content Links National Water Strategy BMUV: National …

  • Article from 26.10.2023 | Last changed: 07.02.2024

    NonHazCity 3 Interreg Project

    Logo NonHazCity3

    … substances in buildings can only be avoided, if they are paid attention to when selecting materials and building products, designing, constructing, renovating … citizens to become aware of chemicals in building products and to make decisions that minimise pollutants and their associated risks in buildings. In the project, …

  • Article from 07.02.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Relevant Micropollutants

    … are an environmental risk for water bodies and should therefore be scrutinised more closely? This is evaluated by the Committee for the identification of relevant … academia, environmental and water associations. This page lists the micropollutants that have been evaluated as relevant. last update on 07.02.2023 The … of the brief dossier is to compile the information on the respective micropollutant that is needed for the committee’s decision and that expresses the relevance in …