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Styria among the EU top 3 in green hydrogen: number of researchers increases by 50 percent, focus on industrial application
Graz (ots) - As predicted, the EU Green Deal has led to a high dynamic and concentration for industrial, grid-serving and mobile applications of hydrogen on the way to climate neutrality. And an enormous share of research into green hydrogen in this country is being carried out by companies such as AVL. Together ...
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The shortlists for the 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism have been unveiled
Brussels (ots) - The European Commission announced the shortlisted cities for the 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. The two awards will go to destinations that demonstrate a remarkable commitment to shaping the future of smar andsustainable tourism. From a pool of 30 candidates ...
moreTerre des Hommes Deutschland e.V.
Celebratory launch with children worldwide: United Nations officially recognise children's right to a healthy environment
Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - Today, children across the world will come together to mark the launch of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child’s guidance which, for the first time, recognises children’s right to a clean, healthy and ...
One documentmoreAhrenkiel and Rohden join forces to form blue² ship management in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany and Bern, Switzerland (ots) - Ahrenkiel, boasting a 125-year shipping history, and Rohden, representing five generations of ship management, have collaboratively founded blue² shipmanagement in Hamburg. blue², a sustainability-focused Swiss shipping firm, is keen to solidify its presence in Hamburg with Rohden's partnership. By merging the in-depth ...
moreFactsheets released on different project types in the carbon market
Joint press release by Oeko-Institut, CCQI and Foundation Development and Climate Alliance Berlin, 12 September 2023 Factsheets released on different project types in the carbon market To contribute to achieving the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals, carbon credits in the voluntary carbon market need to be of high quality. ...
One documentmoreDeutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)
DBU’s German Environmental Award for Climate Scientist and Wood Construction Pioneer / Friederike Otto and Dagmar Fritz-Kramer this year’s recipients
Osnabrück (ots) - The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU – Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt) has chosen two women as the joint recipients of this year’s German Environmental Award – climate scientist Professor Friederike Otto and wood construction entrepreneur Dagmar Fritz-Kramer will share the ...
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CmiA Aggregated Verification & Implementation Report 2022
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CmiA Aggregated Verification & Implementation Report 2022
One documentmore EU Mandates Greater Recyclability in Batteries
Berlin (ots) - The European Council has approved new regulations requiring batteries to be far more recyclable. The rules mean novel business opportunities in Germany. Under the regulations, producers will be responsible for collecting set percentages of waste portable batteries (63% by the end of 2027 and 73% by the end of 2030). Moreover, they will have to meet dedicated collection objectives for waste batteries from ...
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CmiA takes a positive balance for 2022
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Press release: Aurubis invests around € 60 million in the Pirdop site and concludes maintenance shutdown in Bulgaria as planned
One documentmore Germany Joins Europe Startup Nation Alliance (ESNA)
Berlin (ots) - Europe’s largest economy is backing the initiative to optimize conditions for fledgling companies throughout the European Union and Iceland. Germany’s startups commissioner, Anna Christmann, has announced that Germany is becoming a member of the Europe Startup Nation Alliance (ESNA). She made her statement today at the Viva Technology Conference in Paris, France. The German Ministry for Economic Affairs ...
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The Use of Food and Feed Crops for Bio-based Materials and the Related Effects on Food Security – Recognising Potential Benefits
One documentmore Germany Invested Nearly EUR 1.5 Billion in Energy Research in 2022
Berlin (ots) - German government spending on energy research rose by 13 percent last year. That’s according to the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action’s (BMWK) annual report on the topic. The state invested EUR 1.11 billion in 7365 running and 1661 new energy research projects. Almost EUR 320 million in additional money went to the Helmholtz Society, one of the largest research organizations in the world. ...
moreG20: International platform of foundations and philanthropy calls upon the G20 Heads to increase actions on climate change and future resilience
2 DocumentsmoreGermany to Invest Billion-Plus in Environmental Trucking
Berlin (ots) - The German Ministry of Digital and Transportation is putting more than EUR one billion into climate-friendly transport vehicles. This additional money comes after the ministry received four times as many applications for support for projects in its 2022 round of funding compared compared with 2021. “The market for emissions-free transport vehicles has begun to take off,” said Digital and Transport ...
moreCotton Made in Africa and African Cotton Foundation launched Innovations Club
moreLAMILUX Composites joins the Bavarian Environmental and Climate Pact
One documentmoreEuropean Capital of Smart Tourism
The European Commission launches European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions for 2024
Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission launches the 2024 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism, as well as the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions; calling for cities to submit their leading examples of smart and sustainable tourism practices in Europe. Tourism is the EU’s ...
moreGerman Government Mandates and Funds Renewable Home Heating
Berlin (ots) - Germany’s governing cabinet has decided to require all newly installed heating units, as of next year, to be at least 65 percent renewably powered. Government assistance to homeowners will be provided. The proposed legislation, which now goes to Germany’s parliament for ratification, is a revision of the country’s existing Buildings Energy Act (GEG). The 65-percent rule applies only to newly ...
moreMandatory emissions reduction and even greater transparency: ClimatePartner introduces new solution for climate action
moreEuropean Bioplastics sides with specific EU Commission proposal / Why coffee capsules should be compostable
Berlin (ots) - European Bioplastics (EUBP) supports the European Commission’s intention of making coffee capsules mandatorily compostable and calls on the EU Parliament and Council to uphold this specific proposal to not undermine its effectiveness. “While we regret that currently only a limited number of ...
moreGermany to Invest Billions, Cut Bureaucracy in Transportation Projects
Berlin (ots) - After marathon negotiations, Germany’s government coalition has agreed to massive investments and streamlined permit procedures for transportation infrastructure. Representatives from the three parties that make up the German government – the center-left Social Democrats, the environmentalist Greens and the business-friendly Free Democrats – have ...
moreGreen Tech Valley: Green transformation in companies? – Let‘s play and get started!
moreAccelerating Climate Action: Fraport Tightens 2030 Carbon Target
4 DocumentsmoreEW Nutrition showcases customer-focused solutions for the animal nutrition industry at VIV Asia 2023
Singapore (ots) - EW Nutrition will participate in VIV Asia 2023 to showcase its newest solutions for the animal nutrition industry. “We are constantly innovating to provide best-in-class products and programs. Our participation in VIV Asia 2023 is a good opportunity to connect with our partners over EW ...
moreNew round of AGYLE business programme now open for applications: looking for 40 young leaders from Africa and Germany
Berlin (ots) - “AGYLE - African German Young Leaders in Business”, the African-German Leadership Programme by the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE) and Germany – Land of Ideas is starting into another round / focus on digital transformation and on African and German young leaders developing ...
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ITB 2023: the EU's green tourism pioneer paves the way in sustainability / 2023 EDEN winner Kranj (Slovenia) will be in Hall 20, stand 303 at this year’s event, 7-9 March
Brüssel (ots) - 2023 European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) Kranj (Slovenia) is participating in ITB Berlin 2023. Representatives from the destination will be at the European Capital of Smart Tourism stand (Hall 20, stand 303). Kranj is setting the standard in a form of tourism that is good for the environment ...
moreKoehler Paper Signs Up to the Thuringia Sustainability Agreement and Contrib-utes to Making Thuringia a More Sustainable Business Location
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