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Resources and Sustainability

Raw materials, recycling and fair trade. Current information and background on resources and sustainability

Das UKUDLA bildet wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs aus. Research
Africa
Securing the food supply - with data
Jointly combating hunger and malnutrition: a new German-African centre in South Africa is using data, cooperation and young talents to increase food security.
Handwerk mit Holz New materials
Valuable resource
9 facts about wood as a building material
One third of Germany is covered by forest. Surprising facts about wood as a key raw material – and what it can be used for.
Beim Tiny House wird auch der Garten zur Wohnfläche. City visions
A minimalist lifestyle
Tiny houses: living the dream of a minimalist existence
What is life like with just 30 square metres of space? Elke talks about her life in a tiny house.
Deutschland und die Afrikanische Union wollen gemeinsam eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft fördern. German-African future partnerships
Africa
Joint solutions for sustainable agriculture
In opening the Agricultural Policy Dialogue in Addis Ababa, Germany is supporting African countries in their efforts to develop sustainable agriculture.
Sebastião Salgado ist Fotograf und Umweltaktivist. Nature conservation
Latin America
“I want to open people’s eyes to this paradise on earth”
The photographer Sebastião Salgado is battling against the destruction of the rainforest - and has now provided the photographic backdrop for a series of concerts. A meeting in Frankfurt am Main.
Hobbygärtnerinnen sammeln Erkenntnisse zu seltenen Bohnensorten. Biodiversity
Europe
How gardening enthusiasts are helping researchers
An EU project is creating a network of gardening enthusiasts across the entire continent. They are to gather important information about biodiversity.
Landwirtschaftsminister Cem Özdemir Agriculture
Agriculture Minister interview
“A country of strong rural areas”
Minister Cem Özdemir talks about the significance of agriculture in industrial Germany, species protection and healthy eating
Keatlegile Mnguni aus der südafrikanischen Provinz Gauteng Agriculture
International exchange
Representing a new generation
Keatlegile Mnguni from South Africa took part in the International Young Farmers’ Forum in Berlin. She is committed to the future of the agricultural sector.
Familienbetrieb (v. l.): Martha, Eva, Wolfram und Jakob Wiggert Agriculture
Organic farm
“We focus on natural cycles”
Wolfram Wiggert and his family farm in the Upper Black Forest: innovative, sustainable and climate-sensitive.
Schafherde in Neuseeland – Klimaschutz und Ernährungssicherheit Agriculture
Cooperation
International perspectives in agriculture
Germany promotes international cooperation in agriculture in a variety of ways. A look at three partnerships.
Zu Besuch am Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung Climate action
International dialogue
How do we prepare for climate change?
In the wake of the climate crisis, there’s increasing discussion of how to adapt to extreme weather events. Experts from around the world met for talks in Germany.
Climeworks Gründer Christoph Gebald und Jan Wurzbacher Social innovation
Green start-ups
How German start-ups are helping protect the environment
Contaminated groundwater, microplastics, too much CO2 in the atmosphere – German start-ups search for solutions to pressing global environmental problems.

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