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. [
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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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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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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. [
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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. [
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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. [
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Petersberg Climate Dialogue
2 to 4 May 2010,
Königswinter
International Year of Biodiversity
Press review
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German environment minister calls for North Sea drilling moratorium
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Germany plans offshore wind energy expansion, UK could miss targets
(REVE, 29 July 2010)

