Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the economic performance of an economy, but does not reflect social welfare.The national welfare index (NWI) includes overall 20 activities that raise and diminish welfare.The NWI reached its peak in 1999 and declined afterwards until 2005. An upward trend has been observed since 2013. read more
Environmental costs of energy generation and road transport decreased by only 6 % between 2008 and 2014.Transport-related environmental costs rose by nearly 6 % between 2008 and 2014.Environmental costs of power and heat have decreased over the past years by 12 % and 13 % respectively. read more
The impact of climate change will be felt more strongly in the future – and in Germany too. This is the conclusion reached in what is called the vulnerability analysis, a comprehensive study on Germany's vulnerability to climate change.
