… Indicator: Ecological status of lakes Percentage of lakes in at least good status or with at least a good potential Source: German Environment Agency / German Federal Institute of …

… issue is no longer ‘just’ to safeguard the forest’s condition, growing capacity and good structure but its conservation in general. It has become a challenge to … forest fire prevention and control by means of data. What’s being done – some examples Given that forests are very long-lived ecosystems, forestry managers need …

… intact, despite progress made The EU Water Framework Directive prescribes good status of all water bodies by 2027. Source: Friedberg / Fotolia.com Once every … only slightly less than ten percent of rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological condition. Although this is a slight improvement over 2015, Germany …

… no more than one million tonnes. It can be done – if we start finally complying in practice with the regulations already in force on air pollution control, climate … further efforts are needed to reduce nitrogen emissions are necessary to achieve good environmental status throughout Germany. Protection targets for water, soil, …

… German Environment Agency (UBA) believes are highly risky and do not represent a practicable solution to the climate crisis. The UBA has now published its findings … Lightening of clouds over the sea: “Bleaching” of clouds over the oceans, for example by salt particles from seawater, so that they reflect more sunlight. … German Environment Agency (UBA) believes are highly risky and do not represent a practicable solution to the climate crisis. The UBA has now published its findings …

… kicks off Early on, open-ended and transparent - the characteristics of good public participation. Source: Anton Gvozdikov / Fotolia.com The contest seeking … (UBA) are looking for projects, strategies and arrangements nationwide that are examples of good civic participation. Federal Environment Minister Hendricks is …

… a high level More than 96 percent of all bathing water sites rated "excellent" or "good” The quality of bathing water in Germany remains at a high level Source: Panya Studio / Fotolia.com Germany is a good place to bathe. This is confirmed by the EU Commission's report on the quality …

… Sustainable supply chain management, step by step Best practice guide helps companies strengthen sustainability and transparency in supply … into their supply chains. It explains step by step and with the aid of practical examples how companies can create transparency in their supply chains; identify, …

… are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include market-ready goods and services, conceptual work, also by students. Creativity knows no bounds … as being durable and recyclable. The German Ecodesign Award is on the lookout for examples that do just that.” Entries go through a number of processes involving a …

… frequent and severe. The hot and extremely dry summer of 2018 is just one of many examples. This trend is bound to increase in the future. Climate change adaptation … and disease vectors to which we are exposed now already or in the future? The good news is: there is something we can do. We can deal with the already visible …