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Green Economy in the Alps

The Alpine area wants to turn into a green economy model region. The background paper describes important aspects for a 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…weiterlesen

Wirtschaft | Konsum

Leitfaden zur umweltfreundlichen öffentlichen Beschaffung: Tapeten und Raufaser

Dieser 2018 aktualisierte und neu herausgegebene Leitfaden unterstützt öffentliche Auftraggeber bei der Beschaffung möglichst umweltfreundlicher Papiertapeten nach DIN 6730 und Raufaser nach DIN 6730. Kriterien sind etwa der Altpapier-Anteil und der Einsatz problematischer Stoffe wie Formaldehyd bei der Herstellung.weiterlesen

Klima | Energie

Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions

Georgia 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 Georgia under the ⁠UNFCCC⁠. A special emphasis is laid on further mitigation potentials in the fields of transport, energy efficiency opportunities across high-emitting industry sub-sectors and waste management.weiterlesen

Klima | Energie

Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions

Peru 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 Peru under the ⁠UNFCCC⁠. A special emphasis is laid on further mitigation potentials in the fields of renewable energy in the electricity generation mix, the transport sector – especially the increase the share…weiterlesen

Klima | Energie

Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions

Morocco 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 Morocco under the ⁠UNFCCC⁠. A special emphasis is laid on further mitigation potentials in the fields of urban environment, the mineral sector and the transport sector. A chapter is dedicated to the relevance an…weiterlesen

Klima | Energie

Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions

Islamic Republic of Iran 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 Islamic Republic of Iran under the ⁠UNFCCC⁠. 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 (…weiterlesen

Klima | Energie

Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions

Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia under the ⁠UNFCCC⁠. A special emphasis is laid on further mitigation potentials in the fields of agriculture, forestry and low-emission transport.weiterlesen

Gesundheit

UMID 02/2018

Umwelt und Mensch - Informationsdienst

Panik vermeiden, ruhig und sachlich informieren und aufklären – erfolgreiche Risikokommunikation ist nicht einfach, aber notwendig, um Bürgerinnen und Bürger angemessen und umfassend über mögliche Risiken oder Gefährdungen zu informieren. Im Fokus der Ausgabe 02/2018 der Zeitschrift UMID steht deswegen das Thema Risikowahrnehmung und -kommunikation. Nach der Darstellung sprachwissenschaftlicher Hi…weiterlesen