… Source: Francesca Schellhaas / photocase Bio-plastics - what are they? Can they be composted – or should they be disposed of in the yellow bin? Can bioplastics rot in … plastics are made entirely or partially from biogenic raw materials (e.g. from corn and sugar cane). Biodegradable plastics, on the other hand, are plastics that decompose under certain conditions, leaving behind mainly carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and …

… Surrounded by various ministries, university outbuildings, policy advisory councils and research institutes, all within walking distance of each other, the … Europe shared their experiences, updates, and challenges, with a focus on enhancing collaboration and moving towards a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) that considers the evolving societal and policy landscape. National Agency Highlights: …

… our Landscape Water Balance Poor harvests due to heat and drought – just one of the consequences of climate change in Germany. Source: hykoe / Fotolia.com The landscape water balance is out of equilibrium: Straightened rivers, sealed soils, and drained peatlands retain too little water in the landscape. The consequences: drought, declining groundwater levels, and flooding. The solutions: …

… (UBA) joined a panel to discuss strengthening the science-policy interface and collaborative research last update on 08.04.2025 In February 2025, the DKN … Summit took place in Berlin under the motto “Advancing Sustainable Development.” Continuing the series of German Future Earth Summits, the event was organized by the German Committee Future Earth (DKN) and provided a platform for around 250 participants …

… Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) How ambitious will the new Nationally Determined Contributions - NDCs - be? Source: grafxart / Adobe Stock Every five years, the Parties to the Paris Agreement are called to submit new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). The new round of NDCs is due in 2025. …

… temperature increase of more than 1.5°C. Source: SmallWorldProduction / stock.adobe.com What do people mean when they talk about the “1.5°C goal” in the context of climate change? What is the origin of this value and how is it … update on 15.04.2025 With the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015, the global community set itself the overarching goal to hold “the increase in the global …

… Germany, this has been a legal requirement since 1998. The UBA is responsible for conducting the environmental risk assessment. last update on 18.12.2024 The UBA is … by legislators in the mid-1990s. Since 1998, the UBA has been involved as a co-evaluating authority in the approval process for veterinary medicinal products. …

… Pharmaceutical substances have been reported in the environment in at least 89 countries around the Source: djahan / Fotolia.com Residues of pharmaceuticals contaminate water bodies and soils worldwide. They have also been detected in …

… our daily lives. We all take medications as needed or on a regular basis, and our consumption of medicinal products generally increases with age. On average, people aged 85 to 89 take 23 times the amount of medications compared to those aged 20 to 24 (1). Due to the growing proportion of older population groups, an increase in medication consumption is expected in Germany over the coming decades (2). In Germany, …

… Research & Innovation in Europe through national expert workshops in 14 countries and regions. Informed by a desk study and interviews with National Key … development of the project’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda: as result a comprehensive report has been compiled. last update on 28.10.2024 In autumn 2024, CASRI took a major step forward …

… Gender Equality, and Diversity Strong together in CASRI Source: Kamaga / Fotolia.com A look at the CASRI Ethics, Gender and Diversity Plan, demonstrates the … partners across Europe to address sustainability and innovation research challenges collaboratively. last update on 24.04.2025 Through the implementation of the Ethics, … diversity and balance in research and innovation actions. By aligning with the EU’s commitments to gender equality, the plan goes beyond simple metrics of gender …