The goal of this project was to transfer knowledge and experiences of the German ‘Energiewende’ (energy transition) to experts, decision-makers and other stakeholders of the environmental and social sector in the four partner countries. read more
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Climate protection through Circular Economy in Germany and the EU
For the EU27 and Germany, the climate protection potential of the circular economy was examined for municipal waste, industrial & commercial, construction & demolition and food waste for 2017 and 2030 using the life cycle assessment method. The study shows the sector's GHG mitigation potential, including food waste prevention, in the context of the EU legal framework and the energy tran... read more
CASRI Project Tackles Environmental and Sustainability Challenges
In April 2024, the EU-funded CASRI project (Collaborative Action for Systemic, Actionable, and Transversal Sustainability Research and Innovation) was officially launched at the German Environment Agency (UBA) in Dessau. read more
Parliamentary discussions in Poland on distribution of climate protection technologies
The aim of this project was to support Polish decision makers on harmonising the legal framework with European and international climate protection goals by means of knowledge transfer and focused consulting. read more
Advanced materials: steadily sustainable and safe
Advanced materials are innovative materials of most diverse chemical composition and form. They can offer solutions to global challenges. Examples are carrier systems for novel active ingredients or graphene for future use in batteries. To ensure that the materials are safe and sustainable over their life cycle, certain cornerstones need to be considered. read more
Onshore wind power potential greater than previously thought
More than one tenth of Germany's land surface is suited for wind turbines - without causing significant harm to sensitive protected areas or compromising noise protection laws. read more
Climate protection is also possible without nuclear energy
A recent analysis of global climate scenarios commissioned by the German Environment Agency shows that nuclear energy is not necessary to achieve the climate targets set out in the Paris Agreement. Instead, it is the rapid and targeted expansion of renewable energies that is crucial to advancing climate protection and the energy transition. read more
