The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). It is the longest-standing index tracking the progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing these gaps over time since …
Australia will be quizzed on its carbon emission reduction policies during United Nations climate change meetings in Germany this week. The 10-day meetings in Bonn are part of negotiations in the lead-up to December’s climate change conference in Paris, where all countries are hoping to sign an agreement to cut …
Europe's inland and coastal waters have become cleaner and nations such as heavily-indebted Greece and Cyprus boast some of the most pristine bathing spots, according to this year's EU report on water quality, published on Wednesday. Compiled annually by the European Environment Agency, the latest report on bathing waters finds …
Germany's clean energy drive earned it a reputation as a green leader but a domestic row over coal has highlighted the challenge of balancing economic and environmental demands and threatens its ability to lead by example. Angela Merkel, once dubbed the "climate chancellor", hopes to encourage the Group of Seven …
Michael Steiner, Ambassador of Germany to India, called on the chief minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, here this morning. His wife, Eliese Steiner, accompanied him. Minister of State for H&UDD; and I&C;, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, was also present on the occasion. During their meeting, the chief minister discussed with the German …
A week at the American Academy in Berlin leaves me with two contradictory feelings: One is that Germany today deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, and the other is that Germany tomorrow will have to overcome its deeply ingrained post-World War II pacifism and become a more serious, activist global power. …
A new report from GlobalData has found that Germany is set to overtake the UK as global leader for annual offshore wind turbine installations this year, with an estimated 2,071 MW set to be added this year. Germany’s anticipated installation figures for this year are an almost fourfold increase from …
Germany can switch its power supply to rely mostly on renewables while keeping consumer bills little changed because wind and solar plants are producing electricity at ever-lower cost, a study showed. Agora Energiewende expects the fee Germans pay to finance renewable subsidies to drop by as much as 4 euro …
Germany will install more than 2,000 MW of offshore wind capacity in 2015, taking the UK's crown as the global installation leader. The figures come from Globaldata, an international research and consulting firm. The 2,000 MW mark is an almost fourfold increase over 2014 for Germany, while the UK will …
A three-member team from Institute of Topical Medicine and International Health, Berlin, Germany, will commence a research within two weeks to study the causes for increase in malaria cases in the city.Prof Frank P Mockenhaupt, deputy director and research group, malaria & infectious diseases epidemiology department of the Institute will …
A town in northern Germany has been badly damaged by a tornado that was triggered by violent storms which have left at least one person dead. Witnesses in Buetzow, near Rostock, said cars were hurled 70m (230ft) and roof tiles blown off buildings, including the local hospital. High winds, heavy …
Continuing high consumption of livestock products in nearly all developed countries, and increasing demand for livestock-based foods in large transition economies, are creating serious problems of prolonged and persistent environmental and social degradation. These problems are further exacerbated and affected by climate change and risks, biodiversity loss, water stress, and …
Hundreds of millions of acres of forest could be lost in the next two decades in less than a dozen global hotspots for deforestation, conservationists have warned. Research by wildlife charity WWF has identified 11 “deforestation fronts” where 80% of projected global forest losses by 2030 could occur. Up to …
The financial cost of air pollution in Europe stands at more than $1.6tn (£1.5tn) a year, a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found, equating to about a tenth of the GDP of the continent. While air pollution has long been known to be a major environmental burden, …
The development of the bioeconomy in the UK is to be bolstered by the creation of a new trade body and the formation of a partnership with a renewable resource agency in Germany. The Biobased and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) will start operating shortly after the General Election by presenting …
The Indian Wind Power Association (IWPA) has scheduled its 4th International Wind Conference - “WE20 by 2020” – for June 22 and 23 at the Codissia Trade Fair Centre in Coimbatore. The Conference is being held jointly with World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), Bonn, Germany. IWPA Chairman and Vice President …
Germany’s cost of producing solar energy has shrunk to about a third of the price households pay for power after the nation made developers compete for subsidies. Most bids to build large ground-mounted solar plants in the first solar auction came in at 9 euro cents (9.7 U.S. cents) to …
Australia should aim to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025, compared with 2000 levels, in order to catch up to other countries’ efforts and prove it is a “good global citizen”, according to a Climate Change Authority review. The CCA, an independent statutory agency that advises the …
German insurers are likely to face damage claims of around 750 million euros ($808 million) from windstorm "Niklas", which struck the country on March 31, insurance trade body GDV said on Monday. That would make Niklas, which entailed wind speeds of up to 192 kilometers (119 miles) per hour, one …
France is leading Europe’s electric vehicle revolution with the nation now accounting for more than a quarter of EV sales across the EU, new figures reveal. Data released by the European Environment Agency shows around 38 000 electric vehicles were registered in 2014, up by 57 % compared to 2013. …
The European Commission on Thursday gave Germany the green light to support the construction of 20 offshore wind farms by paying operators a premium on top of the market price for electricity, it said in a statement. The Commission concluded that the projects would contribute to reaching Germany's 2020 targets …
