… wastewater, e.g. for agricultural irrigation, can alleviate pressures on water resources. At the same time it poses risks as treated wastewater can contain … a multi barrier approach is most suitable for minimizing those risks. Examples of efficient barriers are ambitous quality standards, requiremens for water treatment …

… in the middle of a hot city, climate-friendly building materials made from natural resources, and a coaching programme to assist municipalities in adapting to climate … in the middle of a hot city, climate-friendly building materials made from natural resources, and a coaching programme to assist municipalities in adapting to climate …

… Germany is a large consumer of raw materials but is commonly considered "poor in resources". When it comes to ores and many other major industrial minerals, the … and sometimes inhumane mining conditions are the downsides of our consumption of resources. Yet we are surrounded by more than 50 billion tonnes of valuable …

… because it clearly defines what makes a modern city: compact human settlement, efficient use of resources, promotion of public transport and healthy living conditions in cities for … play: UBA hosted a side event on Rapid urbanization and material usage: Resource efficiency through sustainable construction and urban planning together with the …

… Source: Horst Schmidt / Fotolia.com Seagoing vessels are a relatively energy-efficient mode of transport but they also cause a lot of air pollution. How great is … air pollution ships emissions shipping … Seagoing vessels are a relatively energy-efficient mode of transport but they also cause a lot of air pollution. How great is …

… next to recycling. If not, Germany will be unable to meet its future demand for resources from environmentally sound sources. Germany is one of the world's largest …

… step forward for the environment. The legislation will ensure that more valuable resources are recovered. In addition, there are financial incentives for producers to design packaging to be more recyclable, to consume fewer resources and to make more use of recyclates in production," said Maria …

… generate energy from crop residues and waste and the construction of modern, fuel-efficient cooking stoves in rural regions in Zambia. Press release No. 42/2018 | … which the Federal Government used to offset its official travel in 2017: Fuel Efficient Stoves in Zambia: Project activities promote the sale and installation of …

… Soils, with all their functions necessary for life, are an important non-renewable resource and, as a CO2 store ("carbon sink"), an indispensable component for climate … are usually only possible with political support and the provision of financial resources. Measures against water shortage in the soil Targeted adaptation measures … critical phases. If irrigation is used, it should be carried out according to need, efficiently and with as little evaporation loss as possible. Crops may also be …

… with improved properties in terms of amounts and stability of yields, quality, resource efficiency, stress tolerance and disease resistance. Likewise, there were …

… course of the year, thus reproducing faster and producing more generations. Their efficiency in transmitting pathogens can also be affected. This can cause vector … was originally introduced from Southeast Asia. This species is considered a highly efficient vector which can transmit more than 20 different viruses. The Tiger … it is introduced by infected individuals. Since 2021, there have been no further resources available for monitoring work in the Upper Rhine area. It is true that the …

… the German Environment Agency Refrigeration and air conditioning systems should be efficient and operate with natural refrigerants Source: Sally / Fotolia.com … together relevant players in industry in order to increase the demand for energy-efficient, climate-friendly refrigeration and air conditioning systems. System … and water offer viable alternatives. Their increased use in combination with energy-efficient systems can make a significant contribution to protecting the climate.” …