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Development of the national welfare index (NWI) and the gross domestic product (GDP)

A graph shows the national welfare index (NWI) and gross domestic product (2000 = 100) for the years between 1991 and 2024. Since 2000, the NWI has increased by 10.7 percent, while GDP rose by 27.4 percent.

… (GDP) Source: Held et al./Institut für Makroökonomie und Konjunkturforschung Download image (522.31 kB) Downloads: Figure as PDF (134.29 kB) Figure as Excel with data (42.68 kB) The …

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Building-related final energy consumption for room heating, room cooling, hot water and lighting

… room cooling, hot water and lighting Source: Working Group on Energy Balances Download image (565.65 kB) Downloads: Figure as PDF (123.79 kB) Figure as Excel with data (270.01 kB) The …

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Percentage of lakes in at least good status or with at least a good potential

A graph shows the distribution of the environmental status and potential of the lakes for the years 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is also shown (100 percent ‘good’ or ‘very good’). In 2021, 24.7 percent showed at least a good status or good potential.

… potential Source: German Environment Agency / German Federal Institute of Hydrology Download image (102.05 kB) Downloads: Figure as PDF (44.40 kB) Figure as Excel with data (39.98 kB) The …

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Emission of greenhouse gases covered by the UN Framework Convention on Climate

A graph shows the trend in greenhouse gas emissions in Germany, which fell from 1,252 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 1990 to 649 million tonnes in 2024. The bars are divided into different sectors. The graph shows all target values up to 2045.

… covered by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Source: German Environment Agency Download image (338.38 kB) Downloads: Figure as PDF (129.61 kB) Figure as Excel with data (87.05 kB) The …

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Final energy consumption of freight and passenger transport

A graph shows the final energy consumption in freight and passenger transport between 2005 and 2023 and the targets for the year 2030 of the Federal Government (2005 = 100) presented as an index.

… of freight and passenger transport Source: German Environment Agency / TREMOD Download image (486.27 kB) Downloads: Figure as PDF (170.27 kB) Figure as Excel with data (55.97 kB) The …

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Share of organic farming in total utilised agricultural area

A graph shows the increase of the share of organic farming areas in total utilised agricultural area based on data of the German Federal Statistical Office and the BMLEH. It also shows the 30 percent target of the Federal Government.

… Ministry of Agriculture / Food and Regional Identity and Federal Statistical Office Download image (524.85 kB) Downloads: Figure as PDF (178 kB) Figure as Excel with data (44.05 kB) The following …

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Heat and power (CHP): Net electricity generation

A graph shows the development of CHP net power generation from 2003 (78 terawatt hours) to 2024 (103 terawatt hours) and the target for 2025 according to the CHP Act.

… power (CHP): Net electricity generation Source: Working Group on Energy Balances Download image (626.42 kB) Downloads: Figure as PDF (109.80 kB) Figure as Excel with data (49.38 kB) The …

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Primary energy consumption in manufacturing industry

A graph shows the trend for primary energy consumption in the manufacturing industry and the proportion of gross value-added (price-adjusted) between 1995 and 2023. In 1995, energy consumption amounted to 3,744 Petajoules, and in 2023, to 3,407 Petajoules

… consumption in manufacturing industry Source: Federal Statistical Office of Germany Download image (251.40 kB) Downloads: Diagramm als PDF (46.41 kB) Diagramm als Excel mit Daten (82.86 kB) The …

Press release 32/2015 from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

State Secretary Flasbarth: Sustainable chemistry is more than just chemical safety

… will include both theoretical concerns in sustainable chemistry as well as current practical issues such as the use of perfluorinated chemicals in textile manufacturing and presentations of best practices in sustainable chemistry. Associated content Links Sustainable Chemistry …

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