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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

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

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

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

In 2021, the world’s economy was only 7.2% circular. Production and consumption patterns still follow the outdated ‘take-make-waste’ practices. As a result, the world has extracted 100 billion tonnes (Gt) of materials in 2021 and is more than 1°C warmer already since the beginning of industrialization. Circular Economy can make a decisive contribution to achieving the Paris climate targets and... read more

The event took place on 8th November 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Venue: Ludwig-Erhard-Haus, Fasanenstraße 85, 10623 Berlin read more

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