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  • News from 13.07.2016 | Last changed: 12.08.2016

    Peatland and forest climate protection to reduce GHG emissions

    drainage channel through a peatland

    … been drained for agricultural purposes Source: Peter Eggermann / Fotolia.com In 2013 the disturbed soil of peatlands and forests caused emissions with climate … change climate protection forest protection greenhouse gas reduction bog … In 2013 the disturbed soil of peatlands and forests caused emissions with climate …

  • Press release 31/2019 from 17.09.2019 | Last changed: 29.10.2019

    Jury nominates 31 projects for the German Federal Ecodesign Award

    Gruppenbild der Jury

    … Environment Agency have recognised outstanding achievement in ecodesign since 2012. Press release No. 31/2019 | 17.09.2019 Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, Parliamentary … Environment Agency have awarded the German Federal Ecodesign Award every year since 2012 in the categries "Product", "Service", "Concept" and "Young Talent". The … Environment Agency have recognised outstanding achievement in ecodesign since 2012. … 130 ideas to make our world more sustainable competed in yesterday’s jury …

  • Press release 50/2013 from 30.12.2013 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Geo-Engineering: Commercial fertilization of oceans finally banned

    fishes in the sea

    … This was the decision taken by the Parties to the London Protocol on 18 October 2013 and which has now been publicised. The Conferences to the Party must now ensure … when two-thirds of the Contracting Parties have ratified them. Press release No. 50/2013 | 30.12.2013 The lengthy international negotiations were triggered by a … London Protocol had agreed until 2010 upon non-binding control mechanisms. Then, in 2012, another highly controversial fertilization project was carried out off the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … monitoring in 2010 and 2011, followed by the installation of new types of traps in 2012, findings were again positive: a total of eight individuals were trapped which means that one percent of all trap samplings was positive. From 2012 onwards, the number of samplings was expanded, leading to annually … 1,500 samplings in the Upper Rhine area from 2014 onwards. As early as 2013, 13 % of all traps and more than 2 % of all samplings resulted in evidence of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-4: Adaptation to climate change at the municipal level

    The picture shows a slightly hilly landscape characterised by agricultural activity. The centre of the picture shows a village embedded in the landscape. In an almost cloudless sky which is already tinged with orange, you can see a low sun wrapping the landscape in a warm light.

    … by 2025 are reserved solely for the completion of projects already under way. Since 2012, adaptation measures are also supported within the framework of the DAS … the outflow of funds to flagship projects and adaptation concepts. In the period 2012 to 2021, the Federal government awarded funds totalling just short of 28 … entitled ‘ Environmental awareness in Germany’ 238 citizens have been asked since 2012 to state whether the town or municipality in which they live has addressed the …

  • DzU article from 23.01.2025 | Last changed: 23.01.2025

    Indicator: Grasslands

    A graph shows the area of permanent grassland and its share of the total agricultural area from 1991 to 2024. Both indicators have been declining until 2013 and have then increased in the years that followed. Most recently, the values have stagnated.

    … policy introduced in 2014, and the area of grassland has not fallen below the 2013 level since then. Effective steps are required to achieve this target. … land for at least five continuous years. The loss of grasslands between 1991 and 2013 was due to more intensive agriculture and the associated changes in land use. … of grassland. Although the percentage of grassland has risen again slightly since 2013 or almost remained at the same level most recently. However, the overarching …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 24.06.2024

    Bibliography and links

    Stapel mit Büchern, die farbige Einbände tragen.

    … für Wirtschaft und Technologie an den Chef des Bundeskanzleramtes (Oktober 2013) Link Kommunale Beschaffung im Umbruch - Studie (2013) Herausgeber: Institut … für Wirtschaft und Technologie an den Chef des Bundeskanzleramtes (Oktober 2012) Link Umweltschutz im öffentlichen Vergabeverfahren - Praxisleitfaden für Auftraggeber (April 2012) Autorin: Angela Dageförde (nur käuflich zu erwerben) Handbuch für die …

  • Press release 44/2013 from 11.11.2013 | Last changed: 10.12.2013

    Bundespreis Ecodesign prize is awarded

    Trophies with the logo of the Bundespreis Ecodesign an the names of the winners standing on a table

    … and an electric wheel hub drive for commercial vehicles. Press release No. 44/2013 | 11.11.2013 Ms Ursula Heinen-Esser, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry … Environment Agency began awarding the Bundespreis Ecodesign every year since 2012 in collaboration with IDZ Internationales Design Zentrum Berlin. The initiative …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-3: Cooling degree days

    The picture shows the glass frontage of a house reflecting the sun. Some of the windows are part-shaded by means of external roller shutters.

    … Cooling degree days In the three summer climate regions according to DIN 4108-2:2013-02 , i.e. the authoritative standard for summer heat protection of buildings, … heat protection in summer, are described in the relevant DIN (standard) 4108-2:2013-02 which bears the same name. The requirements laid out in this standard are … heat protection always in the forefront of their mind. However, DIN standard 4108-2:2013-02 defines only the requirements to be fulfilled by new builds, building …

  • Press release 29/2018 from 02.10.2018 | Last changed: 12.10.2018

    Who are the winners of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2018? Jury announces nominees

    Gruppenfoto der Jury

    … for Environment and the German Environment Agency have conferred the Award since 2012 for outstanding achievements in ecodesign. Press release No. 29/2018 | … and Nuclear Safety have awarded the Bundespreis Ecodesign every year since 2012 in collaboration with International Design Center Berlin. Jury of German … for Environment and the German Environment Agency have conferred the Award since 2012 for outstanding achievements in ecodesign. … The environment and design experts …