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The human right to water is an important signal

Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen has welcomed the UN resolution that declares access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation to be a universal human right. [ more]



Sustainability

Indicator Report 2010 on German Sustainability Strategy

The 2010 Indicator Report shows that developments in the two key environment policy action fields - climate protection and renewable energies - point in the right direction.
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Energy / Economy

CCS act an important step for a future technology

Federal Economics Minister Rainer Brüderle and Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen presented key elements of the joint draft act on the demonstration and application of technologies for the capture, transport and permanent storage of carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Nature conservation / business

Presentation of new TEEB report

The new TEEB for Business Report concludes that companies can only meet today's market requirements if they integrate sustainable biodiversity management into their corporate strategy. [ more]



German Unity / Environmental Technology

New Länder are pioneers of modern environmental protection

The number of innovative environmental and energy technology companies in eastern Germany is higher than average. These companies generate added value in ecological and economic terms and create jobs. [ more]



Solar Energy

Röttgen welcomes Mediation Committee conclusions on support for solar energy

Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen has welcomed the agreement reached yesterday in the Mediation Committee on lowering the support rate for solar power under the Renewable Energy Sources Act. [ more]