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Bundesumweltministerin Svenja Schulze, Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel und die chilenische Umweltministerin Carolina Schmidt.

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International Environmental Policy

Signal for joint progress on climate action

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Nature/Biological Diversity

Worldwide species loss threatens foundations of our lives

Impressionen von der Sitzung der XV. Alpenkonferenz.

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Europe and the Environment

Alpine region to be climate neutral by 2050

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International Climate Initiative | 26.03.19

Start of climate and biodiversity competition

The BMU has launched a new call for thematic oriented programme ideas on ambitious climate and biodiversity conservation in developing countries and emerging economies.

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"I firmly believe that environmental action leads to greater social justice and that the two are inextricably linked."

Svenja Schulze Federal Environment Minister

"I firmly believe that environmental action leads to greater social justice and that the two are inextricably linked."

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Waste Management | 14.01.19

The Packaging Act has entered into force

As of 1 January 2019, far reaching new rules apply to the disposal of packaging in Germany. Considerably more packaging must be recycled.

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Nuclear Safety | 12.04.19

Second IRRS mission successfully completed

On 12 April, a commission of international experts issued a report awarding top marks to Germany’s nuclear licensing and supervisory authorities at Federal and Länder level.

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Tourism | 03.04.19

Prizes awarded in the ClimaHost competition

On the eve of the 15th Alpine Conference, climate-friendly hoteliers and hospitality businesses in the Alps took home prizes in the very first ClimaHost competition.

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International Environmental Policy | 15.03.19

UNEA focuses on more sustainable life styles

At its fourth session in Nairobi, the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 4) adopted 23 resolutions that will contribute to more environmentally sound production and consumption patterns worldwide.

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Nature/Biological Diversity | 01.03.19

Decade on Ecosystem Restoration adopted

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to proclaim 2021 to 2030 the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

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Ministerin Schulze mit indischem Umweltminister

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International Environmental Policy | 13.02.19

Minister Schulze agrees closer environmental cooperation with India

Germany and India aim for closer cooperation on environmental and climate policy. Moreover, the two governments intend to commit themselves to preventing marine litter.

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