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Schulze: We need further trade restrictions on ivory

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Nature/Biological Diversity | 26.07.18

Doubling in size of the Thuringian Forest biosphere reserve

The doubling in size of the Thuringian Forest biosphere reserve received approval from the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The network now includes 686 UNESCO biosphere reserves in 122 countries.

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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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Chemical Safety | 16.07.18

Human Biomonitoring on the home stretch

The BMU and the Chemical Association VCI are consistently working on the realization of a joint human biomonitoring project. It should provide new methods to measure 50 substances in the human body.

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Nuclear Safety | 09.07.18

Opinion on Doel and Tihange nuclear power plants

The RSK has published an opinion on crack zones in the reactor pressure vessels of the Tihange and Doel nuclear power plants. Most of the German experts' questions on safety issues are now resolved.

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Nature/Biological Diversity | 22.06.18

Central Asian countries commit to forest restoration

Eight countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus have joined the Bonn Challenge and committed to contributing to the goal of restoring 150 million hectares of forest worldwide by 2020.

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Climate | 21.06.18

Cities and regions play key role in climate action

The International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI) unites over 1,500 cities, towns and regions in more than 100 countries.

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International Environmental Policy | 19.06.18

Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Climate action and equity go hand in hand

Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze and designated President of the next UN Climate Change Conference in Katowice invited approximately 35 ministers from all corners of the world.