You are in the following part of the website:
HomeCampaign for the energy supply of the future
In early December, when the UN Climate Change Conference took place in Durban, South Africa, the Federal Environment Ministry launched a broad information campaign called Future made in Germany.
more Campaign ads Overview: Transformation of the energy system
WHO European Centre for Environment and Health opened in Bonn
Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen and Federal Minister of Health Daniel Bahr joined WHO Regional Director for Europe Zsuzsanna Jakab to open the WHO European Centre for Environment and Health in Bonn on 14 Februar.
[
more]
Environment Minister Röttgen meets Chinese colleague Zhou Shengxian
The exchange on bilateral environmental cooperation, which is carried out with the central planning commission alongside the bilateral climate cooperation, was at the heart of the meeting. [ more]
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions a great success
Even in the phase of economic recovery in 2010 Germany met its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany in 2010 decreased by almost 25% compared to the reference year 1990. [ more]
UN International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
The UN has declared the "International Year of Sustainable Energy for All". UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon proclaimed the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All at the start of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. [ more]
Innovation 'made in Germany' honoured by IKU award 2011
For the third time, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety and the Federation of German Industries have jointly awarded a prize for outstanding innovations in the field of climate and environmental protection. [ more]
Renewable energies are key pillar of energy supply
This year the share of renewable energies in Germany's energy supply once again rose considerably. In particular in the electricity sector, renewable energies achieved a strong rise to around 20% of electricity consumption. [ more]
Revision of the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
After prolonged negotiations, the Permanent Representatives Committee reached agreement on the revision of the WEEE Directive. The recast is primarily intended to increase collection and recycling targets for waste electrical and electronic equipment and curb illegal exports. [ more]
Major success for climate protection
The Climate Change Conference in Durban (COP 17/CMP 7) paved the way for a legally binding climate agreement between all countries in the early hours of Sunday morning following long and tough negotiations. [ more]
German waste management sector set up the portal "German RETech Partnership"
Representatives of waste management companies and German higher education institutions have established the association "German RETech Partnership" in Bonn, thus turning the Federal Environment Ministry's existing RETech Initiative into a private entity. [ more]
zur Sprungnavigation
Press review
-
Brutal cold triggers reserve power plants
(The Local, Feb 09, 2012)
BMU User Survey
We welcome your feedback!
What do you think of our website?
Take part in user survey
Beech forests
UNESCO World Heritage Certificate for "Ancient Beech Forests of Germany"
Low emission zones
BMU Newsletter
zur Sprungnavigation
