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  • News from 02.10.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2019

    WEEE: EU-wide enforcement of producer responsibility

    used electrical and electronic equipment like computers and mobile phones

    … updated the Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU) in 2012 to include a new requirement for producers who are not established on the … contact for a producer established in another country. Article 17 WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU requires the Member States to ensure that producers from other Member …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-9: Spring algal bloom in lakes

    The picture shows an aerial view of a lake. Its surface is coloured a luminous green in places, owing to spring algal bloom. There are agricultural fields visible in the lake’s vicinity.

    … data series are available at a spatial resolution of 300 metres for the years 2002–2012 and 2016–2020 respectively. In the years between, there were no satellites … data series are available at a spatial resolution of 300 metres for the years 2002–2012 and 2016–2020 respectively. In the years between, there were no satellites …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    WW-R-2 + 3: GAK funds for and investments in flood protection

    … of near-natural water bodies. In the follow-up to the devastating floods in June 2013 in the river basins of Elbe and Danube, it was furthermore decided to design … of near-natural water bodies. In the follow-up to the devastating floods in June 2013 in the river basins of Elbe and Danube, it was furthermore decided to design …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-1: Water temperature in the sea

    The picture shows a view of the surface of the sea from below. The sun’s rays are beaming through the water’s surface. The sea is coloured dark blue to turquoise-green.

    … into question when the increase in the surface temperature in the period of 1998 to 2013 more or less stagnated (global warming hiatus) 74 . Evidence for the warming of … Ren H. 2023: A regime shift in North Pacific annual mean sea surface temperature in 2013/14. Frontiers in Earth Science, 10. doi: 10.3389/feart.2022.987349 .   75 - … into question when the increase in the surface temperature in the period of 1998 to 2013 more or less stagnated (global warming hiatus) 74 . Evidence for the warming of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … until 2017. Only the terrain of in-situ stands decreased slightly between 2010 and 2012. As far as the more frequently occurring forest tree species are concerned, for … until 2017. Only the terrain of in-situ stands decreased slightly between 2010 and 2012. As far as the more frequently occurring forest tree species are concerned, for …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Civic protection

    The picture shows two emergency vehicles with blue lights switched on, one of the vehicles is a fire engine and the other one a blue emergency relief (THW) vehicle. Both vehicles are only partly visible.

    … studies conducted at regular intervals. However, as the surveys only started in 2012, the time series are currently still short. The reliability of the data is … in respect of civic protection, too. For example, during the flood events of 2013 and 2016 and during the flood disaster in the Ahr valley in mid-2021, thanks to … studies conducted at regular intervals. However, as the surveys only started in 2012, the time series are currently still short. The reliability of the data is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.12.2024

    GE-I-1: Heat stress

    The picture a woman´s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forhead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … area mean) of heat warnings were issued on more than ten hot days in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Compared to the time series of hot days, there are years in … area mean) of heat warnings were issued on more than ten hot days in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018. Compared to the time series of hot days, there are years in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-2 + 3: Cultivating thermophilic crops and adapting variety spectrum

    … to soy, the cultivation of this crop species was given a commercial fillip in 2013 in view of grants becoming available within the BMEL’s protein plantstrategy … to soy, the cultivation of this crop species was given a commercial fillip in 2013 in view of grants becoming available within the BMEL’s protein plantstrategy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-1: Terrestrially stored water

    The picture shows a section of a satellite photograph of the Earth. In the upper margin of the photograph is a radiant sun. On the Earth, clouds and a deep-blue ocean are visible.

    … of pronounced flood events, for instance the events which occurred in 2011 and 2013 (cf. Indicator WW-I-4 ) and the effects of the drought period from 2018 to 2020 … of pronounced flood events, for instance the events which occurred in 2011 and 2013 (cf. Indicator WW-I-4 ) and the effects of the drought period from 2018 to 2020 …

  • Appointment from 24.10.2022 | Last changed: 02.12.2022

    ERF 2022: European Resources Forum

    A cut down tree

    … high level speakers and interesting conference formats. The Forum was founded in 2012 as a European and international platform for discussion on the issue of …

  • Press release 34/2014 from 16.08.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Same performance at less cost

    a woman is cleaning a carpet with a vacuum cleaner

    … then feature only Classes A+++ to D. Further information: Regulation (EU) No. 666/2013 with regard to ecodesign requirements for vacuum cleaners (an implementing measure under the EC Ecodesign Directive) and Regulation (EU) No. 665/2013 with regard to energy labelling of vacuum cleaners were adopted in 2013. They are based on a scientific study and a decision-making/consultation …