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  • Press release 21/2019 from 11.06.2019 | Last changed: 03.07.2019

    Online citizen dialogue "GesprächStoff Ressourcen" sparks talk about resource efficiency

    Zuhörer sitzen in einem Veranstaltungssaal in Stuhreihen

    … very damaging environmental effects. The German Resource Efficiency Programme ("ProgRess") was adopted in 2012 to achieve the sustainable use and the protection of … has been implemented ever since. The Federal Government reports on the programme's progress once every four years and updates the programme in cooperation with …

  • Press release 03/2023 from 23.01.2023 | Last changed: 25.01.2023

    German Ecodesign Award 2023: Federal Government competition renews offer of reward for ecological design

    Das Logo des Bundespreis Ecodesign

    … for the German Ecodesign Award. Wanted: innovative ideas and projects that are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include market-ready goods … for the German Ecodesign Award. Wanted: innovative ideas and projects that are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include market-ready goods …

  • Appointment from 16.08.2017 | Last changed: 16.08.2017

    Accelerating the Resource Revolution – World Resources Forum 2017

    Menschen tauschen sich auf einer Konferenz aus.

    … the Resource Revolution. How should we manage, coordinate, finance, track progress, and communicate about it? World Resources Forum 2017 is open to key … and offers first-hand information about emerging issues, global trends, progress and innovation in resources and raw materials management. During the …

  • Press release 25/2015 from 15.07.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Climate change could cause more heat-related deaths in future

    sun and blue sky

    … we expect even more, longer and intensive heat waves in Germany as climate change progresses. If we fail to adapt to this change, this could multiply the number of … we expect even more, longer and intensive heat waves in Germany as climate change progresses. If we fail to adapt to this change, this could multiply the number of …

  • Press release 20/2024 from 13.05.2024 | Last changed: 15.05.2024

    Environmental Monitor 2024: Climate protection measures are having an impact

    River landscape

    … for example, is an immense challenge for the coming years. There has been little progress on road noise, which has a direct impact on our health.” Press release No. … However, the transport sector is not on track and needs to make significant progress in terms of climate protection⁠. Emissions of air pollutants are currently …

  • Press release 44/2021 from 28.10.2021 | Last changed: 06.12.2021

    Environmentally Harmful Subsidies: nearly half granted for road traffic and aviation

    Euro bank notes

    … is running out with regard to climate protection, which is why we must make rapid progress in reducing environmentally harmful subsidies. This will relieve the burden … cars," said Messner. Since the last estimate in 2012, there has been little progress in reducing environmentally harmful subsidies. In the meantime, some …

  • Press release 4/2017 from 31.01.2017 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Air quality 2016: Nitrogen dioxide still the top pollutant

    traffic jam in the city

    … only a slight decline in this trend since 2010. In contrast, there has been good progress made in particulate pollution: 2016 is the year with the lowest levels … only a slight decline in this trend since 2010. In contrast, there has been good progress made in particulate pollution: 2016 is the year with the lowest levels …

  • Press release 21/2015 from 05.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Online debate: How can we adopt a resource-conserving lifestyle?

    Woman standing in a pedestrian zone with a lot of fashion store shopping bags in her hands and in front of her

    … be taken into account in the updates of the National Resource Efficiency Programme (ProgRess II). Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks said: "It is for good … in our lifestyles and policies." Germany's Resource Efficiency Programme (ProgRess), launched in 2012, made it one of the first nations to agree on guiding … Ressourcenschonend leben Overview of the German Resource Efficiency programme "ProgRess" Education programmes on resource efficiency (in German) All press releases …

  • Press release 06/2023 from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 29.03.2023

    Germany complied with air quality limit values nearly everywhere in 2022

    Stau

    … trend of recent years continued in 2022, which is very encouraging. But despite the progress made, we must keep in mind that the thresholds for particulate matter and … gradually returned to normal. The decreases are therefore essentially due to a progressive renewal of the vehicle fleet. There are more and more significantly …

  • Press release 38/2024 from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    Majority of German cities and municipalities are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis

    Deutsche Kleinstadt mit aufgehender Sonne

    … are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis Current study shows progress as well as further need for action Some 1,062 municipalities in Germany … study commissioned by the German Environment Agency, the differences in adaptation progress among the municipalities is made clear: 12 percent of local authorities …