Shortlinks on the BMU website

Ideal for communication

The Federal Environment Ministry provides so-called shortlinks for its website, which consist of the main URL www.bmu.de plus a character and a unique webpage number. Therefore you can either use the long descriptive link as shown in the address bar of your internet browser or the shortlink. You will always find the shortlink at the bottom right of the respective webpage.

While the descriptive links are helpful for search engines and provide a clear overview of the general topic structure, shortlinks facilitate easier communication. They are ideal for referencing, printing out or for passing on to others via social networks or telephone.

Alphanumeric numbering avoids ambiguity

Shortlinks consist of the main URL www.bmu.de plus a character and a number. The character indicates the type of webpage within the system and is not case-sensitive.

• P (for page): General pages
• N (for news): Downloads, publications, press releases
• E (for event): Dates/events from our event calendar
• I (for images): Images from the BMU image data base
• G (for gallery): Photo galleries
• V (for video): Video clips.

The combination of character and number provides the system with all the necessary information to select the correct webpage.
Instead of the descriptive link for this webpage www.bmu.de/en/service/technical-notes/shortlinks-on-the-bmu-website/ you can also use the shortlink www.bmu.de/P2208-1. Both links will direct you to the same webpage.