Bundesrat: Reform of environmental law completed
In water legislation it is now also possible for the first time to put into place uniform federal requirements for the management of surface and coastal waters and for ground water. These provisions achieve a balance between the use and the protection of water bodies, for example as regards their continuity and minimum water flow. [
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Wadden Sea now World Natural Heritage site
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has decided today to inscribe the German-Dutch Wadden Sea on the World Heritage List. The Wadden Sea is one of the largest wetlands worldwide and a wintering area for ten to twelve million migrating birds every year. It is also an extraordinarily dynamic nature area. [ more]
Federal Environment Ministry regrets approval by Federal Research Ministry of iron enrichment experiment
A spokesperson for the Federal Environment Ministry has released the following statement on the decision by the Federal Research Ministry (BMBF) to approve the controversial LOHAFEX marine fertilisation experiment: The Federal Environment Ministry (BMU) takes note with regret of the decision by the Federal Research Ministry to approve the LOHAFEX experiment. [ more]
Federal Environment Ministry advocates sustainable fisheries
The staff-canteen of the Federal Environment Ministry in Bonn is the first in Germany to be able to offer fish dishes featuring the MSC label. The Marine Stewardship Council is an independent non-profit making institution which developed an environmental standard for the assessment and labelling of fisheries. Consumers will be able to identify fish products from certified businesses. [ more]
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