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Press release 8/2015 from 01.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Obsolescence fact check

fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, ceramic stove top

… Consumers today are using newly acquired products for shorter periods of time than in the past. Initial interim results of a study by the Federal n Agency … are very different reasons why new appliances are being used for shorter periods of time. The second part of the study will examine the degree to which built-in …

News from 21.09.2023 | Last changed: 21.09.2023

OECD handbook reinforces environmental protection in raw material

Drohnenansicht eines kontaminierten, giftigen Wasserlaufs in Geamana, Rumänien

… is a milestone for environmental protection in global value chains. For the first time, a clear description is given of how companies can identify, assess and … engineering sectors, are dependent on metals from global supply chains. At the same time, they also consider themselves obliged to meet stringent social expectations …

Press release 04/2022 from 18.01.2022 | Last changed: 27.01.2022

Blauer Kompass contest launches first round as a new federal prize

… highest state award for climate change adaptation projects. This will be the first time that the prize is offered as a federal award. Effective immediately, the … and districts will also be able to submit their innovative projects for the first time. The application deadline is 25 March 2022. The award is endowed with prize …

Appointment from 24.10.2023

High level panel discussion: Circular Economy

Weltkarte aus grünen Blättern nachgebildet, darum sind Symbole für Nachhaltigkeit gruppiert wie das Recycling-Symbol und erneuerbare Energien

… and doing business equitably within planetary boundaries? This event is part of a series of events. UBA and GIZ are focusing on questions where environmental policy … of low- and middle-income countries therefore plays a special role in this series. Target group: International decision-makers and experts Representatives from …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

… people of great age, as it contains significantly more women. As expected, the time series for heat-related mortalities indicates distinct fluctuations from year …

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.

… the heat energy absorbed annually in the period of 1986 to 2020 was approximately 8 times higher than between 1958 and 1985 72 . In recent years, the world’s oceans … variability patterns such as the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation. The time series of the annual mean air temperature in Germany shows a similar development . …

Appointment from 09.05.2019

Workshop „New ISO-guidance for managing water with ISO 14001“

… and sessions for open discussion. Background The event is connected to a new series of environmental management guidance standards currently under development (ISO 14002). The series is going to provide targeted guidance and examples for organizations that … system to a specific environmental topic area. ISO 14002 is organized as a series of parts, each focusing on a different environmental topic area. While Part 1 …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.01.2025

FW-R-6: Silvicultural information on the theme of adaptation

The picture shows two young foresters having a discussion in a sparse forest. The man on the left-hand side of the picture stands with his arms crossed while the other man is gesticulating with his hands. In the background, beams from a low sun are penetrating the forest.

… part with their traditional spruce cultivation or they simply lack the knowledge or time to consider any options of site-adapted forest cultivation. Silvicultural … practice-oriented discussions among circles of forestry professionals. At the same time, it is not reasonable to infer to what extent such discussions and …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

WW-I-5: Peak discharge values in watercourses

The picture shows a detailed view of a strong current. The water is tinged brown owing to its mud content.

… most cases. Putting it simply, it can be assumed that an exceedance factor of 1.5 times or less than twice the MHQ is equivalent to a repeat interval of five (HQ5) to …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

Cluster Soil

The picture shows a person kneeling on a ploughed field. Scrutinising the dark-brown soil with their eyes, the individual lets it trickle from one hand to the other.

… The increase in summer droughts will in future lead to lower seep rates at that time of year. Heavy rain events in summer frequently do not contribute to the … Länder are keen on maintaining, as much as possible, the stability of their time-series related surveys. Against the background of the problematic data situation, …

News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

… squeeze on their liquidity. Many companies are asking their employees to work short-time. Not only are people worried about their health, they are also worried about … Council (ISC) and Foundation 2° – German Businesses for Climate Protection. The series starts with Prof. Dr. Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment …

Appointment from 12.03.2024

Procura+ conference

… Europe invite you to the 11th Procura+ conference (formerly EcoProcura conference series) to join representatives of the European Commission and the business …