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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-4: Cultivation of thermophilic crops

    The picture shows the ripe ears of durum wheat plants in sunny weather.

    … of 2018 was disastrous. In summer 2019, however, the harvest was unexpectedly good as a result of rainfall in late summer, thus increasing yields. There is some … of 2018 was disastrous. In summer 2019, however, the harvest was unexpectedly good as a result of rainfall in late summer, thus increasing yields. There is some …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-4: Road accidents due to weather conditions and weather patterns

    The picture shows a car driving on a road covered in water. It is clear to see that the headlights and windscreen wipers are switched on. Heavy rain is falling.

    … while the proportion of more vulnerable road users is increasing. Moreover, in good, dry weather road users with power-driven vehicles tend to drive faster than in … while the proportion of more vulnerable road users is increasing. Moreover, in good, dry weather road users with power-driven vehicles tend to drive faster than in …

  • 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

    … the consideration of respective measures. On the one hand, changes in the economic practices in high-income countries can have an impact on the economic, social and …

  • Press release 10/2016 from 18.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    First round table on marine litter

    beach with a lot of plastic waste coming from the sea

    … stepped up to avoid plastics in the packaging industry, in clothing, in household goods and in many other consumer goods. More information for consumers and environmental education is aimed at …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-3: Temperature index of butterfly species communities

    The picture shows a wall brown butterfly spreading its wings while sitting on a violet-coloured blossom.

    … of species communities can also result from shifts in distribution ranges. One example is the southern small white butterfly ( Pieris mannii ) which occurs mainly … of species communities can also result from shifts in distribution ranges. One example is the southern small white butterfly ( Pieris mannii ) which occurs mainly …

  • Press release 43/2022 from 30.09.2022 | Last changed: 07.12.2022

    Oder fish die-off: Salt discharges caused mass proliferation of toxic alga

    photo of the river

    … The Federal Environment Ministry (BMUV) will support the affected regions, for example, in examining all environmental damage and advancing restoration. … put too great a strain on our rivers. The EU Water Framework Directive calls for a good status of water bodies and prescribes a ban on deterioration. A near‑natural, …

  • Press release 05/2022 from 20.01.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2022

    Final data on climate impact in 2020: emissions down 41 percent over 1990 levels

    Kohlekraftwerk

    … Environment Agency nevertheless expects further rise in CO₂ emissions in 2021 Good for the climate: Germany replacing coal-based electricity with more power from … contributed significantly less to the decline in emissions. The mileage of heavy goods vehicles was only slightly lower than in the previous year despite the … in terms of percentage (-53%). So-called “diffuse” greenhouse gas emissions, for example mine gas, decreased over the previous year by 0.4 million tonnes of CO ₂ …

  • Press release 43/2019 from 18.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

    Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … more products equals more packaging. Consumption habits are another reason, for example the demand for resealable packaging or dosage dispensers, some of which are … the reasons for the rise in packaging quantities and developments in filling goods and also discusses the effects of the new EU guidelines on meeting reporting …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-6: Agricultural irrigation

    The picture shows an arable field with young potato plants being irrigated by a drip irrigation unit.

    … the main growth period, which are of crucial importance for the development of good yields: On one hand, at least regionally, (early) summer precipitation is in … the main growth period, which are of crucial importance for the development of good yields: On one hand, at least regionally, (early) summer precipitation is in …