Cities of the future
The Habitat III world conference in Quito, Ecuador, aims for a ‘New Urban Agenda’.
Earth and Climate
Current information and background on soil and climate, nature protection and biodiversity.
Urban eTruck
Daimler is presenting the first fully electric truck at the International Motor Show (IAA) for Commercial Vehicles in Hanover.
Le Corbusier’s work as World Heritage
UNESCO will decide whether the œuvre of the Swiss-French architect is given the title of World Heritage.
European Green Capital
Essen in the Ruhr region is to bear the title, awarded by the European Commission, in 2017.
From the anti-nuclear movement to the energy transition
The Chernobyl disaster 30 years ago smoothed the way to the energy transition.
Seas and oceans
Protection of the seas and oceans is the central focus of the Year of Science 2016*17.
Woodland of the Year
Usedom Coastal Forest offers ideal living conditions for plants and animals and attracts numerous tourists.
Earth Hour
On 19 March 2016 people, cities and companies are invited to switch off the lights for one hour.
The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
International experts discuss the possibilities of a global energy transition at the Federal Foreign Office.
Germany and Fukushima
Five years ago a tsunami destroyed the nuclear power plant. Germany reacted with an energy turnaround.
Fighting the great flood
Climate change is already making itself felt in Beira, Mozambique. Germany wants to reduce the consequences.
Floating wind turbines
Siemens is supplying wind turbines for the world’s largest floating wind farm.