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The WBGU also comments on current events, such as the United Nations Climate Change conferences (e.g., in Paris 2015), the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (2015), [2] the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development Habitat III [3] (2016 ...
The German Climate Action Plan 2050 (German: Klimaschutzplan 2050) is a climate protection policy document approved by the German government on 14 November 2016. [1] The plan outlines measures by which Germany can meet its various national greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals through to 2050 (see table) and service its international commitments under the 2016 Paris Climate Agreement.
In January 2009, the first German certificates for sustainable buildings were handed over. The standard for the new certificates is developed by the DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für nachhaltiges Bauen e.V. - German Sustainable Building Council) and the BMVBS (Bundesministeriums für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung - Federal Ministry of ...
Sustainable design and sustainable development are critical factors to sustainable living. Sustainable design encompasses the development of appropriate technology, which is a staple of sustainable living practices. [9] Sustainable development in turn is the use of these technologies in infrastructure.
Renewable energy in Germany is mainly based on wind and biomass, plus solar and hydro. Germany had the world's largest photovoltaic installed capacity until 2014, and as of 2023 it has over 82 GW. Germany had the world's largest photovoltaic installed capacity until 2014, and as of 2023 it has over 82 GW.
The federal environment agency UBA reported in March 2022 that Germany's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 4.5% in 2021 compared to 2020. [8] As of 2021 Germany is the 6th heaviest cumulative emitter at about 100 Gt. [9] In 2016, Germany's government committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% to 95% by 2050. [10]
For some Americans, living in Germany (with Munich pictured here) is free of some small stresses they felt in the United States. - Vladone/iStockphoto/Getty Images.
The awards are presented to cities, companies and individuals promoting the idea of a sustainable society by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel or other members of her cabinet. [1] Responsible for the award is the foundation Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis e.V. [2]