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News from 11.10.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

First OECD Test Guideline on the investigation of nanomaterials

… one important component needed for the adaptation of nanospecific requirements for environmental risk assessment applied within legislations on chemical safety. … the dispersion stability of nanomaterials in aqueous media in dependence of environmental conditions. The need for such a specific test guideline for the …

News from 01.02.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2022

Corporate Sustainability Reporting faces major changes

skyscrapers with glass facades, in which trees reflect

… first drafts. Proposals for the standard setter to support meaningful reporting on environmental matters The study “Recommendations for the design of sustainability … targeted recommendations for the standard setter to support meaningful reporting on environmental matters. The authors from the Institute for Ecological Economy …

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.

… offers first-hand information about emerging issues, global trends, progress and innovation in resources and raw materials management. During the conference, … together. Back to back events were organized by the United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, International …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

… on how to act in a disaster situation In 2021, 66 % of respondents to the environmental awareness survey stated that they had informed themselves on the … and through its website. The website includes offerings such as a new interactive programme entitled ‘ 360° Notfalltraining’ (emergency relief training’ which is …

Press release 41/2019 from 04.11.2019 | Last changed: 14.11.2019

Greenhouse gas-neutral and resource-efficient by 2050

in einer futuristisch anmutenden Szenerie mit blauem Licht stehen Solarpanels auf einer Wasserfläche, im Hintergrund Windkraftanlagen und Strommasten

… and resource-intensive technologies and products as quickly as possible. Technical innovation is crucial, but we must be open to changing some of our habits.” The … widespread material substitution such as more wood building and the use of innovative materials such as textile-reinforced concrete can further reduce demand …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

GE-I-8: Index – case study

The picture shows a man’s upper arm in focus. The man is lifting the sleeve of his T-shirt with two fingers. In contrast with the skin previously covered by the T-shirt, the part of the skin that has been exposed to sunlight looks very red.

… 14. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-37134-3. 42 - UNEP EEAP – United Nations Environment Programme, Environmental Effects Assessment Panel. 2023: Environmental Effects of Stratospheric …

Press release 25/2021 from 31.05.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

UBA proposes multisectoral cap on nitrogen

Eine Pflanze und Stickstoff-Verbindungen (Montage)

… efforts are needed to reduce nitrogen emissions are necessary to achieve good environmental status throughout Germany. Protection targets for water, soil, air, … legislation, some of which has just been updated – the national air quality control programme or the new requirements of fertiliser law, for example – is expected to …

News from 18.09.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started

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… partners are authorities, scientific institutes and non-governmental consumer and environmental organizations: Austria: Austrian Consumers’ Association (VKI), … of the Earth Croatia (ZelHR) Czech Republic: Arnika – Toxics and Waste Programme Denmark: Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DKEPA), Danish Consumer …

Press release 37/2015 from 13.10.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

From fashion to mobility: 34 projects nominated for Federal Ecodesign Award

… Award. The selected projects stand out because of their convincing design and environmental friendliness. The nominated projects include products and concepts to … Award. The selected projects stand out because of their convincing design and environmental friendliness. The nominated projects include products and concepts to …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

BAU-R-2: Green roofs in cities

The picture shows the metal facade of a modern commercial building almost completely covered with a climbing plant.

… Länder (Federal States) governments. As far as Federal Government is concerned, the programmes for the promotion of urban development support both the subsidisation of …

Press release 36/2022 from 12.09.2022 | Last changed: 14.09.2022

Rotor blade recycling from A to Z

… Rotor blade recycling from A to Z Survey study presents available and environmentally friendly techniques Wind turbines in a field. Source: pedrosala / … or other technologies. Waste avoidance should be the aim of every technical innovation in climate protection. And we need to develop recycling concepts for …

Appointment from 04.09.2015

Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy

… efficiency foster active dialogue and information exchange. On the second day the programme of the side-event features a World Café and an excursion to Wolfshagen, … which hosts the side-event already takes place for the seventh time. As part of a programme that comprises over 20 headings, regional implementers and actors will …