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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Trade and industry

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wooded landscape. There is an industrial estate visible in the distance, consisting of several buildings and facilities. There is smoke rising from some chimneys. The sky is densely cloud-covered. Above the horizon, the sky is tinged with yellow, with dark, greyish-blue clouds billowing at the margin of the picture. In a few lighter places, rays of the sun are penetrating the band of clouds.

    … The general rise in temperatures resulting from global warming is apt to affect the efficiency of employees in their workplace. Scientific research exploring the … of measures for adaptation to climatic conditions 175 . A provident use of resources such as water – which is potentially becoming scarce – is also of benefit …

  • Press release 23/2019 from 18.06.2019 | Last changed: 11.07.2019

    More environmental protection in e-commerce

    eine Frau bestellt vor ihrem Kleiderschrank mit ihrem Smartphone Kleidung

    … Protection, around 160 experts discussed these and other requirements for an efficient regulation and surveillance of electrical and electronic equipment, … disposal of third country, free-rider goods. This regulatory gap could easily and efficiently be closed, namely by making it mandatory for e-marketplace operators – …

  • Press release 40/2019 from 01.11.2019 | Last changed: 14.11.2019

    Insufficient recycling capacities for dismantling wind-powered installations

    eine Windenergieanlage wird mit einem Kran abgebaut

    … Depending on local conditions, older turbines can be replaced by more powerful and efficient ones (repowering). Their continued operation is also an option when technically possible and cost-efficient. An increased rate of dismantling is expected starting in 2021; however, … Depending on local conditions, older turbines can be replaced by more powerful and efficient ones (repowering). Their continued operation is also an option when …

  • News from 18.07.2016 | Last changed: 18.08.2016

    Technical guides advise on sewage sludge management

    sludgy water in a facility for waste water treatment

    … is for as many countries as possible to achieve environmentally friendly and resource-efficient treatment and recycling of sewage sludge. Associated content Publications …

  • Appointment from 01.04.2021

    EU web-seminar: How to make packaging more recyclable

    … more recyclable” on 26 March, 10:00 – 11:30 h (Brussels time). In order to save resources, high-quality recycling of packaging waste is crucial. Join our event to … million tons of packaging waste in total, or 174 kg per capita. In order to save resources and achieve the European Union’s circular economy goals, and in addition …

  • Appointment from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 26.10.2022

    International Soil Law and Governance Conference

    Ein Acker mit Traktorspuren.

    … place fully online. Organised by the Institute of Law of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), together with the Research Center on … place fully online. Organised by the Institute of Law of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), together with the Research Center on …

  • Press release 02/2019 from 17.01.2019 | Last changed: 22.01.2019

    Expert group: New housing creation campaign must become greener

    Baustelle mit Baukränen in der Innenstadt

    … climate in the building sector in the past with adapted KfW programmes for energy-efficient construction and retrofitting,” said Dr. Burkhard Schulze Darup, deputy … guarantee attractive housing in the long term. Expert planners are achieving high efficiency standards in zero emissions building technology for an additional … climate in the building sector in the past with adapted KfW programmes for energy-efficient construction and retrofitting,” said Dr. Burkhard Schulze Darup, deputy …

  • Press release 35/2016 from 17.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.02.2017

    Electromobility has clear economic advantages

    electric car

    … study published by UBA shows how Germany can achieve these goals in the most cost-efficient way. Ms Krautzberger said: “Electromobility is the most economical of all … to hybrid trolley trucks. Ms Krautzberger said: “Energy costs and therefore energy efficiency are decisive for total costs. The lower the energy consumption is the … reaches the conclusion that traffic avoidance strategies, modal shift and improved efficiency are absolutely necessary to achieve decarbonisation of the transport …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas Provident handling of land resources is to be seen as integral to climate adaptation. Source: ThomBal / …

  • News from 31.03.2017 | Last changed: 11.04.2017

    Extending the service life of electrical appliances

    Two women in front of a washing machine

    … news Related contents Obsoleszenz-Studie: O-Töne und Zitate Elektroaltgeräte Tags resource efficiency electrical and electronic devices product longevity resource conservation …

  • Press release 20/2018 from 25.07.2018 | Last changed: 30.07.2018

    Level of packaging consumption in Germany remains very high

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … packaging – taking the sad lead in Europe. It is bad for the environment and for resource consumption. We must now further promote recycling and the use of recycled materials in order to conserve resources. Above all we must avoid waste already in the production phase by doing …

  • Press release 35/2024 from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award 2025 focuses on design and construction in existing contexts

    Luftbild eines Wohngebäudes mit drei Flügeln in einem U. Zwei Vollgeschosse und ein Walmdach mit mehreren Gauben und PV-Anlagen. Im Innenhof ein großer Baum, in der Umgebung Kleingärten. Vor der Öffnung des U ein linienförmiger Wohnbau ähnlicher Kubatur.

    … new construction cannot sufficiently reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the use of resources or the amount of waste generated by the construction sector. We are … that combine climate change mitigation⁠ and adaptation, recyclability, energy efficiency and biodiversity⁠ with sufficiency strategies and social aspects. “The …