On the CD-ROM you will find the complete contents of the internet application ‘Data on the Environment’ (in German, 2009). The brochure is designed to tell you about selected significant trends within five important areas of environmental protection. ‘Data on the Environment – State of the Environment in Germany’ contains comprehensive, detailed information about environmental conditions, policy and law as well as suggested further reading and hyperlinks. The ‘Environmental Key Indicator System’ provides activities and actions for environmental policy.