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  • Article from 04.01.2023 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    Floods - how they form and how we influence them

    Flooded elbe river near Dessau

    … settlement space or agricultural land or to use them for navigation or hydropower (example Rhine in Figure 2). As a result, fewer natural floodplains are available … settlement space or agricultural land or to use them for navigation or hydropower (example Rhine in Figure 2). As a result, fewer natural floodplains are available …

  • Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

    Maritime shipping

    Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

    … harbor. The North and Baltic Seas are the world's most frequented seas. By way of example, more than 30,000 vessels travel the North/Baltic Sea Canal annually and … agreements indeed are transposed into German law and are reflected, for example, in the Ordinance on the environmentally compliant behavior within maritime … the benefit the shipowner or charterer derives from the infringement. Sailing, for example, with higher sulphurous fuel than permitted means saving a large deal of …

  • Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    Overview

    … Luft specifies a Lagrangian particle model according to guideline VDI 3945 Part 3 (example implementation: IBJparticle) to be applied for dispersion calculations. In … of updating Annex 3, the computer program AUSTAL2000 has been developed as an example implementation of Annex 3, together with a documentation of its setup and … Luft specifies a Lagrangian particle model according to guideline VDI 3945 Part 3 (example implementation: IBJparticle) to be applied for dispersion calculations. In …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … Furthermore, the Alps are affected to a large extent by developments in Europe. One example is the agricultural sector in the Alps, which is able to stand up to the … live in the Alps. The Sixth Report on the State of the Alps uses key indicators and examples of best practice to illustrate the current state of affairs and development …

  • Article from 23.03.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Resilience in the face of multiple crises

    Book blooming out of a tree

    … Meanwhile, several regions have been severely hit by climate change impacts, for example in Germany by the flooding taking place in 2021. All of these events have … Meanwhile, several regions have been severely hit by climate change impacts, for example in Germany by the flooding taking place in 2021. All of these events have …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: The relevance of the War in Ukraine for transformation

    Weltkugelfahnen

    … of the financial support for the future global biodiversity framework are just two examples. Furthermore, the still often problematic trade and investment … of the financial support for the future global biodiversity framework are just two examples. Furthermore, the still often problematic trade and investment …

  • Article from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 05.12.2025

    Sustainable lifestyles: NiCE - From niche to centre

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … invited. During a joint study visit, partners and external experts looked at good examples on site and engaged in dialogue with the organisations. The initiatives …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Series: Extended Producer Responsibility in international law

    World map from green leaves

    … to discuss its transformative potential in the circular economy. This includes for example a broader application of EPR internationally, but also its future potential … to discuss its transformative potential in the circular economy. This includes for example a broader application of EPR internationally, but also its future potential …

  • Article from 10.12.2025 | Last changed: 10.12.2025

    Factor X - Intelligent use of natural resources

    The photo shows a solar park and several wind turbines

    … them. The film ends with the camera moving through the town of tomorrow with many examples of sustainable approaches. Associated content Source: Umweltbundesamt … them. The film ends with the camera moving through the town of tomorrow with many examples of sustainable approaches. … Factor X - Intelligent use of natural resources …

  • Article from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 28.01.2025

    International strategies and programmes

    Flag poles with flags

    … strategies and programmes in the context of resource conservation can be found, for example, at the UNEA (United Nations Environment Assembly) or at the World Bank . In … (EEA) publishes relevant information on EU countries in its publications. For example, the report ‘Resource efficiency and circular economy in Europe 2019: even … strategies and programmes in the context of resource conservation can be found, for example, at the UNEA (United Nations Environment Assembly) or at the World Bank . In …

  • Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    FAQ

    … reference value for h, then the following results as an estimate c = Q/(2500m*x*u) Examples: Example calculation x/h50a11: The emission rate of substance xx is 5.56 …