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  • Article from 03.08.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Why Planetary Health can promote a more inclusive

    … crisis is: how can we make the economic case for investing in a green, healthy and just recovery for people and the planet? The COVID-19 pandemic offers many lessons, despite the early stage … recovery without addressing the root causes of this pandemic. While most of the public attention goes to a much awaited vaccine, there is also great value in …

  • Article from 11.08.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    International Environmental and Sustainability Policy During

    International Environmental and Sustainability Policy During The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the world. Geopolitical tensions, for example between China and … in the countries of the Global South. Furthermore, countries with efficient (public) health systems have been obviously more successful at managing the crisis. …

  • Article from 18.08.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    The coronavirus crisis as an opportunity for an innovative future

    … of humanity has always been unpredictable, major challenges⁠ — like the current pandemic — have been an inevitable part of our shared history. What is different now, … dominant force of planetary change. In other words, the Anthropocene has arrived, and with it an unprecedented opportunity to steer our collective future. last update … however, need to be complemented with the necessary evolutions of our economies, public institutions, and behavioral norms. The rapid rise in inequality and resource …

  • Article from 27.08.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    The black toe and the virus: A wake-up call for planetary health

    The black toe and the virus: A wake-up call for planetary health „I am sorry but we … overweight diabetic man stared at me, the doctor, in disbelief, swallowed hard, and looked down at that toe of his right foot that was totally black. This moment … own institutions in a sustainable way. Medical doctors can add their expertise to public debates and they can urge their pension funds to divest from fossil fuels.    …

  • Article from 01.09.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Lessons from the Corona Crisis

    … is perceived by many as a historical caesura. As a result of a zoonosis, the pandemic with the Sars-CoV-2 virus occurred, which out a spotlight on the global interdependencies between society, nature and economic activity. The containment of the virus requires drastic measures and as … also has a special role and responsibility here . Preservation and strengthening of public institutions capable of acting at all levels Capable states and international …

  • Article from 28.09.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Considering involving stakeholders after COVID: or – there is no

    … or – there is no During the early days of the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic a “witty expression” did the rounds on social media in Germany. “Now the … for taking this perspective into account. Empowered government institutions Public authorities must be sufficiently empowered. For example: economic stimulus … process the aid programmes and to coordinate the obligatory approval procedures for projects. This strongly emphasizes the necessity that economic stimulus programmes …

  • Article from 06.10.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Sustainability Transformations and Covid

    Sustainability Transformations and Covid Over the past several decades, the global … efficient by using fuels with low carbon emissions, along with significant use of public transport. Geographical distribution of activities will be required; even …

  • Article from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    How environmental policy stakeholders could respond to social

    … policy stakeholders could respond to social The crisis has created situations and images that seemed utopian in "normal" times, in addition to the manifold, … already showed a downward trend towards the lower values of the previous year and public criticism increased, including that aimed at the scientific basis of … between a wide variety of stakeholders. Initial proposals were presented in the project "Approaches to the conservation of resources as part of new post growth …

  • Article from 20.07.2015 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Information as an instrument

    Close-up of a compass dial.

    … Information on the environment serves two purposes. One is to inform the public about the state of the environment. Secondly, reliable and comprehensive information is an important basis for decision-making on … last update on 20.07.2015 Access to information is essential for all institutions and groups actively committed to an intact environment: policy-makers, environmental …

  • Article from 14.12.2015 | Last changed: 20.12.2015

    Season's Greetings from the German Environment Agency

    … Our food is the source of nearly one fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions. Each and every one of us can do something practical to protect the climate in some small … and adaptation thematic page: Climate-neutral lifestyle: Consumers lead the way Publications A climate-neutral lifestyle: Germany 2050 - A Greenhouse Gas-Neutral …

  • Article from 26.02.2025 | Last changed: 27.02.2025

    Mobile air conditioning in rail vehicles

    modern high speed train in the city in winter

    … use ambient air for cooling. Source: Deutsche Bahn AG Rail vehicles include local and long-distance trains, suburban fast trains, underground trains and trams. The … data on the economic efficiency of these techniques is now available. In a research project , optimized air conditioning system based on air-cycle technology had been … 25 January 2018 Field data analysis for air-cycle system successful (2018) Publications Environmentally friendly air conditioning for trains – Field data …