In 1985, the first German Environmental Survey on Health (GerES) was launched. Since then, this series of surveys has been investigating the exposure of the German population to pollutants. The data are used to inform the public. It also provides an important scientific basis for policy decisions on environment, health, and chemicals. Here’s a timeline of the survey's major milestones. read more
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News on Climate | Energy and Chemicals
The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it
Chemicals are a major driver for global warming, biodiversity loss and pollution. Bold political action is urgently needed. The Fifth World Chemicals Conference (ICCM5) 25-29 September 2023 in Bonn/Germany is bound to set up a stronger policy framework for the sound management of chemicals at global level. read more
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News on Chemicals
Pesticide authorisations undermine environmental protection
Under the current legal situation, pesticides are authorised in Germany even though scientific findings show that they are harmful to the environment. The German authorities are currently unable to effectively protect the environment from harmful pesticides. This should be re-regulated under European law. read more
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KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
MACIS - Minimisation of and adaptation to climate change impacts on biodiversity
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KomPass: project on Climate | Energy
PHEWE - Assessment and Prevention of acute Health Effects of Weather conditions in Europe
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