Resource Efficiency

Natural resources are essential production factors and thus one of the pillars of our prosperity. At the same time, however, the use of raw materials negatively impacts the environment, ranging from emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants into the air, water and soil to the impairment of ecosystems and biodiversity. This means that sustainable societies must have the capability to use natural resources responsibly and efficiently.

about ProgRess

German Resource Efficiency Programme
about ProgRess II

Programme for the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources
about Resource efficiency in the G20

In Hamburg, the G20 countries decided to establish a G20 Resource Efficiency Dialogue.

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Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke bei der Pressekonferenz

Press International | 16.01.25

BMUV, INTERPOL and WWF launch collaboration on environmental crime

The cooperation between the BMUV, INTERPOL and WWF covers environmental crime in the areas of fishing, deforestation, mining, environmental pollution and wildlife trade. The BMUV is providing five million euros for this purpose.

Press Circular Economy | 04.12.24

Federal Cabinet adopts National Circular Economy Strategy

Federal Cabinet adopted the National Circular Economy Strategy (NCES). With it, the German government has created a long-term framework – for the environment, society and industry – for the transition to a circular economy.

Press International | 16.04.24

China and Germany launch Dialogue

Steffi Lemke signed an Action Plan on circular economy and resource efficiency. The countries’ intent is to intensify their joint work in environmental policy and point the way for specific types of environmental cooperation.

Press International | 13.12.23

COP28: Transition away from fossil fuels

At COP28 in Dubai, the global community agreed for the first time to move away from oil, gas and coal. Other goals agreed include tripling global renewable energy capacity and doubling the rate of energy efficiency by 2030.

Press Circular Economy | 20.04.23

Circular economy must become a driver for environmental protection

In line with the EU's plans, the German government is striving for the transformation to a circular economy that uses resources sparingly. The National Circular Economy Strategy is intended to bundle the goals necessary for this.

Luftaufnahme einer Bergstraße, die durch eine Waldlandschaft führt.

Press Circular Economy | 19.01.23

Standardization Roadmap Circular Economy

The Roadmap describes the circular economy challenges that businesses face and presents the standards and specifications needed to address them.

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