Resources and Sustainability

They fight for plastic-free oceans, sustainable food and women's rights. We introduce you to actively engaged companies and associations.

A European citizen science project is giving children and young adults the chance to become researchers. Their goal is to reduce plastic waste in rivers and oceans.

Germany is striving for a transport turnaround. Find out here how electric cars, a modern rail network and car-sharing models will contribute to this.

The city of Cologne has 24 twin towns around the world – and it would like more.

C40 cities are supporting each other worldwide on the path to sustainability – Facts about Germany’s role in the global network.

How Germany is using technological innovations to boost sustainability worldwide: we present the Client II programme.

What Germany’s Sustainable Development Strategy has to do with the Club of Rome and the “Limits to Growth” study.

Germany adopted its Sustainable Development Strategy 20 years ago – though a lot has been achieved in the meantime, major challenges remain.

A list of the most influential organizations for nature conservation and environmental protection in Germany

The Brazilian Domitila Barros has travelled to many countries, and is now living in Berlin. Her goal has remained the same: to make the world a better place.

Sustainability is a challenge for the art world. We reveal how German museums intend to achieve it.

The German Environmental Council advises the federal government. Get to know its chairwoman here: Claudia Hornberg.