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.
Landscapes and Habitats
Low mountain range, Mecklenburg Lake District, Upper Bavaria, Black Forest, Thuringian Forest, North Sea and Baltic Sea islands, forests and agriculture. Current information and background on landscape and habitats
The Future of Our Cities
Architects, urban planners and other experts from around the world explored some of the ideas emanating from Germany.
European Green Capital
Essen in the Ruhr region is to bear the title, awarded by the European Commission, in 2017.
Havelland – Yearning for nature
Picturesque towns, cultural landscapes like Potsdam with its palaces, forests and waterways characterise the Havelland region.
Seas and oceans
Protection of the seas and oceans is the central focus of the Year of Science 2016*17.
The Plants of the Year 2016
For the year 2016 nature conservation organisations have once again selected individual species as “Plants of the Year”.
The Animals of the Year 2016
For the year 2016 nature conservation organisations have once again selected individual species as “Animals of the Year”.
Entdecke DE: rare wild animals in Germany
The Entdecke DE series takes you on a tour through Germany. This time we go in search of wild animals. A selection.
Cooperatives in Germany
Over 160 years ago, two men in Germany developed a social form of business: the cooperative.
A transition in nature, too
Germany’s division and reunification have also had consequences for nature – as demonstrated, for example, by the Green Belt.
Working for a world without waste
Three examples of products from Germany that generate no waste.