German Environment Agency presents seven priority areas for action read more
EU member states need to step up the fight against antibiotics in the environment
Minister Schulze presents plan for glyphosate phase-out
The Federal Ministry for Environment has presented a plan for the gradual phase-out of the use of the broadband herbicide glyphosate. The Use of Pesticides Ordinance will be amended for this purpose. The German Environment Agency as competent body for the authorisation procedure seeks to make the authorisation of products which harm biodiversity contingent upon certain conditions of their use. read more
40th anniversary of the Blue Angel
The Blue Angel – the German government’s ecolabel – is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since 1978 it has been setting high environmental standards for products and services, independent of economic interests. read more
Strengthen pedestrian traffic, protect the environment, make urban living liveable
German Environment Agency presents basic principles of a pedestrian traffic strategy read more
New funding priority: Innovative wastewater engineering
Operators of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities can apply for funding under the Environmental Innovation Programme until 15 April 2019 read more
Who are the winners of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2018? Jury announces nominees
The environment and design experts of the German Federal Ecodesign Award announced their nominations for this year's award yesterday at the Kulturforum Berlin. The jury selected 24 projects from about 130 competing entries in the areas of building, home, interior design, communication, mobility and fashion. read more
Studies of mercury, acrylamide and pesticides exposure
The human biomonitoring initiative known as HBM4EU was launched nearly one year ago with a funding volume of 74 million euros. The project has now decided to take a closer look at nine new substances including mercury, acrylamide, glyphosate and fipronil. read more
International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre celebrates first year anniversary
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) was launched about one year ago. The guests of an anniversary event held in Bonn represented government, industry, science and civil society praising the Center’s successful start and looked ahead to the future tasks and goals of ISC3. read more
