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  • Press release 1/2017 from 05.01.2017 | Last changed: 17.03.2017

    Pace of environmentally harmful subsidies phase-out continues to falter

    Euro bank notes

    … energy sector in particular still has great potential to phase out subsidies, for example the electricity and energy tax breaks granted to the manufacturing sector … lower the prices for fruit and vegetables or public transport. Both measures are be good for the climate and of immediate benefit to the public", said Ms Krautzberger. …

  • News from 01.11.2024 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Showcasing an Innovative Dialogue Model for Global Cooperation

    A group of international participants at the main stage of the HSC 2024

    … on 07 and 08 October 2024, providing them a platform to bridge science, policy, and practice in addressing today’s most pressing sustainability challenges. Among the … approach. It fostered joint knowledge production and the development of a practical tool for implementations, enabling participants to address root causes of …

  • Press release 32/2018 from 25.10.2018 | Last changed: 04.11.2018

    40th anniversary of the Blue Angel

    Cover des Magazins "40 Jahre Blauer Engel"

    … signal it sends, which essentially says that what’s inside the product is not only good for the environment but for people, too. At the same time the Blue Angel is a … – but have the same usability and quality. Smartphones with the Blue Angel, for example, must feature a replaceable storage battery and have low radiation …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Forestry

    Stack of wood logs

    … As adult trees, however, they differ in their sensitivity to drought. For example, spruce and european beech are considered more sensitive to drought compared … spread of "new" pests that encounter unadapted host trees in forests and woodlands. Examples include the Siberian North Asian timber bark beetle (Cyclorhipidion … lighter forest structure and better short-term nutrient conditions provide good living conditions for many animals and plants. Many species return. In the case …

  • 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.

    … to inform themselves on hazards that might exist either locally or regionally. For example, the internet provides information on flooding hazards, some of which is … government level, the BBK provides information on how to behave in a disaster, for example by means of leaflets and through its website. The website includes offerings … not all citizens are exposed equally to all weather-related natural hazards. For example, storm surges or flooding occur along coastlines or along water courses …

  • News from 10.05.2021 | Last changed: 12.05.2021

    CAP-Reform 2013: Limited environmental impact, high costs

    Acker, der teils begrünt, teils frisch angebaut wurde. Die Furchen auf dem frisch bepflanzten Acker sind tief. Am Horizont sind vereinzelte Laubbäume und Himmel zu sehen.

    … per hectare clearly exceeds the specific implementation costs for the farms. For example, the cultivation of catch crops causes costs of approx. 50-100 EUR per … as planting flower strips, is low, as for them ceasing the production of market goods induces high opportunity costs. For farms with land on less fertile soils, on …

  • Press release 37/2024 from 11.09.2024 | Last changed: 12.09.2024

    On the way to a pollutant-free environment

    Das Bild zeigt Laborgläser mit verschiedenfarbigen Flüssigkeiten.

    … enabling sustainable, economic value creation. European chemicals legislation is a good starting point for tackling this challenge.” Dirk Messner, President of the … essential in order to find and establish innovative solutions to reduce risks. The examples given by the experts in the discussion showed that it is possible to …

  • Press release 16/2023 from 07.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Marine Litter Round Table active against plastic pollution in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for seven years

    Müll liegt am Sandstrand, vor allem Plastik- und Fischereimüll.

    … just as important as environmental education in the national park facilities, for example. But beach trash clean-ups and fishing-for-litter initiatives also reduce … to date. Among others, they include a provision of action guidelines on best practice examples and legal options for municipalities to reduce plastic waste generation. An …

  • Press release 37/2020 from 01.09.2020 | Last changed: 07.09.2020

    Loud motorcycles and cars becoming annoying

    red car with silver exhaust in close-up

    … and cars becoming annoying Even compliant new vehicles prove to be much too loud in practical tests Most people are annoyed by car noise which can even cause illness. … both under the statutory type test conditions and under "worst case" conditions in practice outside the area monitored in the type test. It turned out that with the …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 03.05.2017 | Last changed: 12.03.2024

    Environmental aspects in contract award procedures

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … particularly when it comes to requirements concerning the manner in which goods are provisioned. For further information concerning environment related … particularly when it comes to requirements concerning the manner in which goods are provisioned. For further information concerning environment related …

  • Press release 18/2025 from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.05.2025

    Environmental awareness study: crises affect public’s perception of environmental and climate challenges

    Eine Frau in einer gelben Regenjacke betrachtet eine überflutete Straße.

    … importance of such challenges remains at a high level or is even increasing. For example, the fight against plastic waste and species extinction, the safe disposal … satisfactory. In contrast, only 7% think that the global environment is in good condition. For a further improvement of quality of life, respondents emphasised …