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May 6, 2013
| Germany.info
Chancellor Merkel called on the international community to increase its efforts at climate protection as she spoke to representatives from over 35 countries gathered in Berlin for the fourth Petersberg Climate Dialogue.
Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Apr 30, 2013
| Federal Ministry of Education and Research / FONA
Join the Competition and get the chance to visit the hot spots of sustainability research in Germany.The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is now holding its prestigious "Green Talents" competition.
Green Talents 2013
Apr 22, 2013
| Germany.info
EU Environmental Ministers are meeting on April 22, Earth Day, in Dublin to finalize the 2015 international climate change agreement, which will affect policy up to and beyond 2020.
Earth Day
Apr 4, 2013
| Germany.info
New data shows that Germany has strengthened its position as a net electricity exporter. Even more important, the exported electricity comes from renewable sources.
Electricity Exporter
Mar 7, 2013
| Germany.info
This international competition rewards excellence in increasing energy efficiency in industry and production. Businesses can submit their application for the dena Energy Efficiency Award until June 30, 2013.
dena Energy Efficiency Award 2013
Feb 15, 2013
| Germany.info
German photojournalist Christian Ziegler has won 1st prize in the 2013 World Press Photo competition in the category Nature for his shot of an endangered Southern Cassowary bird feeding on fruit in Australia.
Nature Photography
Jan 30, 2013
| Germany.info/BMU
A new smartphone app introduced on January 28 by the Federal Environment Ministry in Berlin aims to aid German consumers in the sustainable disposal of electronic waste.
Smart Sustainability
Jan 25, 2013
| dapd
The average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new cars in Germany fell last year by 3 percent to 141.8 grams per kilometer.
Emissions Targets
