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The Ocean Adventure Experience

May 10, 2012 | www.deutschland-magazine.de
Blue Ocean Dusk - Pacific Coast

A visit to the German Pavilion at Expo 2012 is a bit like a present-day adventure in the style of Jules Verne's science fiction novel "Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea".

Wanted: Bright Minds with Green Ideas

May 8, 2012 | Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Wind is one source of renewable energy

Young international scientists working on cutting-edge projects in research fields related to sustainable development are invited to apply for “Green Talents - The International Forum for High-Potentials in Sustainable Development.”

The Baltic Sea is a Region of Cooperation

Apr 24, 2012 | Federal Foreign Office
View from Baltic Sea Island of Rügen (Sellin)

As the current President of the Council of the Baltic Sea States, Foreign Minister Westerwelle opened the Business Forum on the Baltic Sea Region in Berlin on April 24. He said the German CBSS Presidency aims to advance and intensify contact between the Baltic Sea countries.

Foreign Minister Westerwelle Welcomes Choice of Bonn as Host City for IPBES Secretariat

Apr 20, 2012 | Federal Foreign Office
(c) picture-alliance/dpa

"This is very good news for Bonn and an excellent decision for the global endeavor to preserve our planet's biodiversity," Foreign Minister Westerwelle said on April 20 in Berlin.

Renewable Energies Already Provide More Than 380,000 Jobs in Germany

Apr 13, 2012 | Federal Environment Ministry
Solar Power

The development and production of renewable energy technologies and the supply of electricity, heat and fuel from renewable sources provided around 382,000 jobs in 2011, according to a new study.

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