… to global climate protection. Only when greenhouse gases can no longer be avoided and reduced, offsetting is the last step for an environmental-friendly footprint. … be taken into account in voluntary offsetting. The guide will also help you understand how voluntary offsetting of greenhouse gas emissions works in climate protection projects and explains the most common project types and the terminology used. Download Series …

… in Germany until 2050 Policy Paper to the RESCUE-Study The success of climate and natural resource protection depends amongst others on the expansion of renewable … paper describes the central results of the RESCUE study as well as the challenges and steps required to expand renewable energies in order to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality, and for …

… Emission inventories are calculated using the fuel inputs known from the statistics and the associated fuel-specific emission factors. For large combustion plants … on the basis of numerous measurements. These data were evaluated, calculated and quality-tested for the emission inventory. The report contains the evaluation and description of the emission factors for the years 2005 - 2016. Download Series …

… fields of action: the recovery of secondary raw materials from existing structures and the planning of resource-conserving structures recyclable in the future. Among … to the public sector how to achieve high recycling rates for construction and demolition waste -  by supporting innovative technologies and by promoting the acceptance among construction specialists, e.g. through further …

… development of a green economy in the Alps in four topic areas: Low-carbon economy and adaptation to climate change, resource-efficient economy, ecosystem services and natural capital, quality of life and well-being. To complement this, current information from relevant projects of …

… Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions Republic of Marshall Islands Country Report The study analyses the country background, emissions trends, ongoing activities and barriers relating to the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of the Republic of Marshall Islands under the UNFCCC. A special emphasis is laid on further mitigation potentials …

… is not in line with other substance regulations for REACH, medicinal products, and biocides. Our concern: Also transformation products can be hazardous substances. Meanwhile, they are not yet covered within the POP/PBT/vPvB assessment and the approval criteria for active substances. Our proposal: At least … products occurring in a relevant amount should be included in the assessment and the approval criteria in the same way as active substances. Download Series …

… overview of the state of the environment, the causes of environmental pollution and leverage points for improvement. A total of 50 indicators have been selected from all environmental domains and, wherever possible, underpinned by policy targets, as defined in documents such …

… high streets. But this fast fashion is having a huge impact on the environment and on the people who live in manufacturing countries. / Money and the environment: A flight to Barcelona for EUR 20, a kilogram of pork for EUR 3 … What should the state do? / Sustainable consumption: The dominant lifestyle choices and consumption patterns of people in industrialised countries are increasingly …

… Akteure, welche sich mit der internationalen Optimierung der Abfallwirtschaft auseinandersetzen. This report gives a reflection of the different contributions of the speakers and the participants and highlights the new challenges and possible ways forward. This may serve as …

… The study analyses the country background, emissions trends, ongoing activities and barriers relating to the implementation of the Nationally Determined … A special emphasis is laid on further mitigation potentials in the fields of demand-side efficiency through energy-price reform, upstream oil and gas efficiency (with an emphasis on gas flaring) and a sustainable energy mix …