Bio instead of plastic
Ski helmets and even a Porsche contain renewable raw materials. How the German economy is becoming a bioeconomy.
Resources and Sustainability
Raw materials, recycling and fair trade. Current information and background on resources and sustainability
Vegetables from the eternal ice
German researchers intend to grow vegetables in the Antarctic. A crazy idea? Not at all! That is what the project is all about.
What we do: The German Sustainbale Development Strategy
What can we do to avoid diminishing the chances of people today and the chances of our children and grandchildren for a prosperous life?
When animals spell survival
How the German NGO “Tierärzte ohne Grenzen” is helping to combat the root causes of migration in Africa.
Don’t waste a single drop
Germany is the European champion when it comes to saving water and is supporting projects around the world that are designed to protect this vital resource.
The “Green Man” of Malaysia
Matthias Gelber campaigns as a “Green Ambassador” for sustainable life.
Take it home with you!
Almost a third of the food produced worldwide is thrown away. The good news is that there are lots of initiatives aimed at saving food from the waste bin.
Freeing the ocean from garbage
Garbage in the world’s seas has become a major ecological problem. Several initiatives from Germany promote clean water. Four examples.
Water initiatives from Germany
How Germany is committed to ensuring access to clean water worldwide.
Textile companies seek to become more transparent
The Partnership for Sustainable Textiles starts a new phase for creating better working conditions
Green Talent from Israel
Emily Elhacham, a 25-year-old scientist at Tel Aviv University, is one of the Green Talents 2016.
The German Sustainability Prize
In every area of life in Germany, ideas are emerging for a sustainable society; the best ones are honoured with an award.