… local authorities will be showing their citizens how sustainable mobility works in practice. 2,000 cities and municipalities from all over Europe are participating, … change to ensure clean air and climate protection. European Mobility Week is a good opportunity for people and local authorities to put innovative transport …

… that goal. An UBA report shows how the gap can be narrowed even before 2020, for example with more efficient electrical appliances and through renewable energy … efforts in 35 selected industrialised and emerging countries. It identified best practices and estimated their mitigation potential up to 2020. Four areas were …

… 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 …

… of silvicultural advice. The increasing number of articles published in the practice-oriented journal ‘AFZ DerWald’ on climate change, conveys a rough idea of … will be confronted with immense challenges in the next few decades. Numerous practical development and management issues will arise in connection with the …

… 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 …

… German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack of accessibility or live on busy roads. During European … with physical disabilities are still unable to use green public transport, for example if stairs have to be climbed, announcements are difficult to understand or … German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack of accessibility or live on busy roads. During European …

… level Federal government supports municipalities, towns and districts, for example via the National Climate Protection Initiative and the DAS programme in developing concepts and implementing measures ensuring good adaptation. The outflow of funds awarded by those programmes has increased. The … projects. This is particularly aimed at local projects – which can serve as good examples for other municipalities – that are designed to provide protection from …

… 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 …

… Agency (UBA). Low-income households in particular are disadvantaged, for example because they more frequently live on roads with higher traffic volumes and … Germany as a whole. The transformation of the transport sector will cost money, for example the expansion of public transport or foot and cycle paths. Enormous … Agency (UBA). Low-income households in particular are disadvantaged, for example because they more frequently live on roads with higher traffic volumes and …