… and for shopping purposes. The functioning of economic systems depends on reliable goods transport; this includes the transport of energy carriers and raw materials, … approaches to the development of monitoring indicators. What’s being done – some examples As far as the action field ‘transport, transport infrastructure’ is …

… shared housing – lending, exchange or shared usage is in fashion. That is not only good news for one's own purse but also for the environment and the job market, says … "Car sharing services must be much better dovetailed with public transport, for example by increasing the number of car sharing parking spaces at transport hubs. …

… - our water body type of the year 2016 Only 3% of Danube, Rhine and co. have "good" ecological status Elbe - Elbe Sandstone Mountains gravel-bed stream Source: … and the federal states (Länder), associations, residents and stakeholders. An example of joint action is the reduction of pollution in Germany's large rivers in …

… the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while … readers. In addition to general information on the topic, the guide offers practical ways to cope with the psychological stress caused by climate change in a … the environment, but can also have a significant impact on the human psyche. For example, extreme weather events can trigger post-traumatic stress disorders, while …

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

… Source: Studio Good/Umweltbundesamt Digital Conference: Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement … economy, biodiversity and a non-toxic environment. It was discussed how procurement practice can meet the goals of climate protection, circular economy, biodiversity, …

… lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018 Only three per cent of streams have 'good' status The "Nieplitz" - a sandy lowland river Source: Jörg Schönfelder The … the Red List of Threatened Species. The Water Type of the Year 2018 is therefore an example of a body of water which has still not achieved 'good' ecological status …

… Environment Agency campaigns for corporate environmental performance and leads by example In 2014, the European Commissioner for Environment Potočnik awarded the EMAS … reduce the environmental impact of its activities. It has been standard UBA practice for years to consume green electricity, to procure environmentally friendly …

… (UBA) has updated its manual on composting with hints and advice on how to make good compost. Press release No. 21/2016 | 31.05.2016 For millions of years nature's … could lead to oversupply of the soil. It is important to find the right place for good compost, namely a (half) shady spot on open soil. Wire netting on the ground …

… an overall concept for biodiversity monitoring nationwide. What’s being done – some examples In order to improve the protection of biodiversity under changing climatic … to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to put their resolutions into practice. The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 for the conservation and restoration … of measures is intended to ensure that degraded ecosystems are restored to good health, resilience and diversity. The programme is financed largely from the …

… Civil Protection Extreme weather events endanger people and their provision with goods and services. Source: C. Benjamin Nolte/fotolia.com In order to adapt to the … states. In addition, existing systems and measures can be further developed, for example severe weather warning systems, special disaster management planning, … alliance of authorities to integrate the consequences of climate change into the practice of civil protection. Another important component of civil protection is the …

… updated app The app provides an overview of air quality Source: Umweltbundesamt How good is the air we breathe? The German Environment Agency’s new Air Quality Index … and sulphur dioxide. The data is classified into categories ranging from very good to very poor and presented in an index that was derived from studies on disease …