Resources and Sustainability

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

Umweltministerin Steffi Lemke.

National Water Strategy

The future of water supply

In our interview, Environment Minister Steffi Lemke explains how Germany’s National Water Strategy is intended to counter climate change.

Seit 2021 leitet Steffi Lemke das BMUV.

UN Water Conference

Ensuring a sustainable supply of water

What are policymakers doing to ensure our future water supply? We asked Minister Steffi Lemke.

In Norddeutschland hilft Seegras gegen den Meeresspiegelanstieg.

UN Water Conference

Ideas to combat flooding and water shortages

Climate change is forcing us to rethink the way we use water. Three projects from Germany illustrate the form this could take.

Seit 2022 sind bestimmte Einweg-Plastiktüten in der EU verboten.

The fight against plastic waste

We explain how Germany and the other EU countries plan to reduce the enormous quantity of waste.

400.000 Fahrräder auf 310.000 Einwohner: die Fahrradstadt Münster

100 climate high flyers by 2030

NetZeroCities wants to help 100 EU cities become climate neutral. How can such an ambitious project be realised?

Israel ist seit 2022 ein Energiepartner Deutschlands.

Together for the energy transition

Germany is entering into global energy partnerships for climate protection - including with Ukraine, Japan and Israel.

Wasserstoff gilt als Treibstoff der Zukunft.

Green hydrogen helps the climate

Hydrogen is important for achieving climate goals. Three projects are helping to make this sustainable energy marketable.

Auch an der Ostseeküste sammeln Freiwillige Müll.

#Act4SDGs – Actions for the future

Action Week marking the UN General Assembly – people all over the world promoting the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals.

Stefan Schmitz hütet Saatgut der Welt.

“It’s our life insurance”

Committed to combating hunger: Stefan Schmitz runs the Crop Trust, which could supply the entire world with food if necessary.

Vollwertiges Wohnhaus: Tiny House in Deutschland

Small and flexible

What will our homes be like in the future? Here are three especially economical examples that require very little space.

Preisgekrönte Architektin: Anna Heringer

“Earth is the winner”

Award-winning German architect Anna Heringer builds with natural materials all over the world. In her work she has one clear preference.

Handluggage

Travelling light

Travelling with a clear conscience? Three startups from Germany are aiming to boost the tourism sector.

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