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Tackling the housing shortage with ecological answers
The shortage of housing is a problem in many large cities and metropolitan areas. The building sector has for years failed to meet its environmental and climate targets. A position paper by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Commission for Sustainable Building (KNBau) at UBA investigates how affordable housing can be built without harm to the environment and human health. read more
Aktuelle Nutzung und Förderung der Holzenergie
In diesem Zwischenbericht der Projekte BioSINK und BioWISE werden grundlegende Informationen zum gegenwärtigen Datenstand der Nutzung und Förderung von Holzenergie in Deutschland dargestellt: Es wird ein Überblick über die derzeitigen Nutzungsströme der Holzenergie sowie den Außenhandel mit Holzenergieprodukten in Deutschland gegeben. Regelungen und Förderinstrumente, die die Nutzungsströme vo... read more
Results of COP29: Small steps, big goals
The outcomes of the World Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) have caused disappointment both in Baku and worldwide. Nevertheless, they still contribute to the international climate action process – an achievement that cannot be taken for granted given the current geopolitical situation. read more
Approaching environmental protection as a global task
The nuclear accident at Fukushima, Japan, and its unforeseen impact on mankind and the environment have put into focus the urgency of making major changes in how the economy is run and in our lifestyles. The way to the future is a life that is low-carbon, energy-efficient, and which makes conservative use of resources - at the national, regional and international level. “The signals sent by amb... read more
State of the environment 2020: German Environment Agency draws a mixed picture
The "Environmental Monitor" for 2020 from the German Environment Agency (UBA) draws a mixed picture of the condition of the environment in Germany. While there have been recent improvements in air quality or greenhouse gases, other indicators fare poorly. read more
Lessons Learned from the Kyoto Mechanisms for the Article 6.4 Mechanism
The report summarizes key lessons learned from the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) for the new Article 6.4 mechanism of the Paris Agreement. The report first provides an overview of the issuance and use of carbon credits under these mechanisms. This is followed by an assessment of what elements of the existing mechanisms could be transferred to ... read more
