… us what is necessary: a public sector that serves the general public , because system-relevant infrastructure does not belong in the hands of private sector … damaged economy should not be burdened by increased climate protection and other environmental regulations. In fact, the very opposite is the case: the best way to …

… aligning of other support programmes for the economy with the needs of climate and environmental protection combined with a sustainable approach to economic growth and consumption through new working time models, providing support to informal structures, and testing out the idea of a basic income for all; a …

… We don’t know how long it will last, how it will end or even how it is distributed geographically. Through the suffering and disruption of daily lives it forces us to … loss to one side while dealing with the pandemic. The destruction of nature and ecosystems makes the world more vulnerable to pandemics and climate change is a key … which responded effectively and has emerged with an ambitious ‘ green new deal’ for environmental action. There are real risks of rising inequality and ecological …

… Navigating abrupt system changes Irrespective of the health issues, the coronavirus pandemic that we … tangible than others, and how this knowledge could be used in addressing global environmental problems. Due to the connectivity and complexity of global systems, … should include human agents who operate under the conditions of resource scarcity, information cacophony, and conflicting interests, and take decisions in the presence …

… and the conservation of resources. As long as a relationship with the environment prevails that treats it as an inexhaustible resource and landfill site, … addition to the increasing mobility of people, the general loss of resilience of ecosystems and increasing inequality are playing a significant role. We are only just beginning to understand the systemic interactions between social processes, such as industrialisation and …

… and combination of available effective measures to minimize harm for humans and the environment. last update on 16.05.2024 These general principles of sustainable … given to those effective measures with the lowest negative impact on humans and the environment, especially non-biocidal options. If biocidal products need to be used, …

… future viability through sustainability and climate protection The economic system and companies need not only to sustain their functionality but also to … other aspects. Our aim is a sustainable ecological change which enables people, the environment and the economy to achieve successful sustainable development, financed …

… a significant opportunity to redesign economies to fight climate change and environmental degradation, and instead invest in decarbonised, sustainable, and … situations require – beside policy interventions – an enhanced educational system with progressive pedagogies, and technical and vocational training providing …

… has been known for decades: climate modification approaches harbor major risks for environment and society. last update on 29.07.2025 Geoengineering comprises deliberate and large-scale alterations of the climate system with the aim of alleviating man-made (anthropogenic) global warming. The … be recreated. A completely new and unpredictable climate would emerge. For detailed information, see UBA brochure on SRM . The spraying of sea salt is intended to …