Objective: The aim of the feasibility study is to prepare and assess a complex community energy concept in the new positive energy district Chytre Lichy and further enabling prosumers - our primary target group - citizens, public administration, SMEs, NGOs, municipal organisations and other actors including housing cooperatives across the whole City of Židlochovice to participate by joining the community energy network. The design of the community energy system was consulted with our primary target group in order to understand their needs and expectations and enable their joining the community energy system. The results will be presented to the secondary target group, which includes municipalities, investors, state organisations (such as the Energy Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Environment, etc.) and NGOs, as part of the promotion of the project and its outputs. The feasibility study was developed by JINAG, the new innovation agency of the South Moravian Region. The concept was prepared for the specific place - City of Židlochovice including the Chytre Lichy district, and will serve as a case study and methodology for municipalities in the Czech Republic. Conclusion: The project achieved its planned output - a feasibility study assessing the energy concept in the new positive energy district Chytre Lichy. The feasibility study includes analysis of the target group, analysis of energy management models, analysis and design of the administrative model of the community energy, analysis and design of the technical solution needed to join the community energy network and design of the energy system of the new district Chytre Lichy. In connection with the preparation of the feasibility study, negotiations with the Energy Regulatory Authority were initiated to make the Chytre Lichy project a pilot project for testing new distribution tariffs prepared in connection with the change in the Energy Act. Unfortunately, the feasibility study was affected by the still unapproved amendment to the Energy Act, which is supposed to set the conditions for electricity sharing within energy communities. Due to the uncertainty resulting from the lack of legislation, it is not possible to assess the option of sharing the electricity produced within the energy community in the feasibility study with definitive validity. In contrast to the original plan to involve the secondary target group through consultation during the feasibility study, we have organised 2 events for the secondary target group and a study trip to Germany for community energy projects and to the city of Freiburg.
The project conducted the third application of the OSPAR Common Procedue for the assessment of the eutrophication status of the German coastal and marine waters of the North Sea, based on data from 2009-2014. The assessment results were also used in the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive for descriptor 5 “eutrophication”. The project thereby provided decision-making support to the Ministry of Environment ( BMU ) and the German Environment Agency ( UBA ) for the national and international implementation of the MSFD as well as the commitments made under OSPAR regarding eutrophication. As a result of the eutrophication assessment, 6 % of Germany’s national waters were assessed as not suffering from eutrophication, 39 % were eutrophic and 55% could not be assessed due to a lack of data. Veröffentlicht in Texte | 38/2021.
Objective: Reduction of energy costs in drying of packing varnishes through a recovery of process heat from the combustion of recovered solvents and its utilization for heating the drier plant. The calculated energy savings are assumed to amount to approx. 4500000 kW/year. General Information: The innovative technology consists of a combination of individual technological solutions. These include the condensation of solvents, the drying of packing varnish, thermal post-combustion of the exhaust air from the plant (which is rich in carbohydrates), heating of this port-combustion system by using the solvent condensate as fuel, and the utilization of the resulting energy (i.e., pure exhaust air exhibiting a very high temperature) as process heat for drying of packing varnish. Overall plant structure: Evaporation section with heat exchanger and vacuum extraction system; Measuring device for monitoring the solvent concentration; Condensation system for recovery of incoming solvents; Preheating zone with heat exchanger and extraction system; Daking section with heat exchanger and extraction system; Post-combustion system for generating process heat through combustion of the recovered solvents; Cooling section; Air recirculation system between the different sections. This combination of system components causes the exhaust air volume (and hence, the total carbohydrate release rate) to be drastically reduced. The investment cost of this combine plant is about twice as high as that of a conventional system. On the other hand, the total annual energy generating cost for a conventional plant exceeds that of the combined plant by a factor of 1.5. This means that the combined system achieves cost savings between DM 150000 and DM 180000 per year. Assuming that the proceeds from a conventional systems and the combination plant are the same, the capital recovery from a plant of the type envisaged in the project is markedly higher (due to the lower total cost), which considerably shortens the period of amortization. Achievements: The technical and chemical feasibility of the project described in the application could be demonstrated with the conclusion of the design phase. A number of aspects have arisen, however, which may turn the project into a financial failure on the current level of information. One of these facors is the draft of the Accident Prevention Rules for Lacquer Driers (VBG 24) of March 1988, which calls for a considerable reduction in admissible solvent concentrations compared to the older version of these Accident Prevention Rules. With these new, reduced solvent concentrations, the recovery of solvents through condensation is no longer an economically viable proposal. Moreover, the Ministry of the Environment expects the packaging industry to make increasing use of low-solvent lacquers. Renowned packaging manufacturers are already using low-solvent or water soluble varnishes. Plants designed for such applications have already been...
Introduction: This Guidance Document has been developed in the context of the Advisory Assistance Programme (AAP) for environmental protection in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia and other countries neighbouring the European Union - a programme of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB). The BMUB-financed AAP project with Bulgaria on "Implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive in Bulgaria - Development of Programmes of Measures under Art. 13" ran from 2015 to 2017 and was supervised by the German Environment Agency (UBA). UBA contracted Fresh Thoughts Consulting and InterSus to help provide advisory assistance to the Black Sea Basin Directorate (BSBD) within the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW). The main focus of the advisory assistance was on conceptual approaches, procedures and methodologies for establishing the national Programme of Measures (PoM) according to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC, MSFD) and the implementation of the PoM in Bulgaria. Quelle: Forschungsbericht
Introduction: This Guidance Document has been developed in the context of the Advisory Assistance Programme (AAP) for environmental protection in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia and other countries neighbouring the European Union - a programme of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB). The BMUB-financed AAP project with Bulgaria on "Implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive in Bulgaria - Development of Programmes of Measures under Art. 13" ran from 2015 to 2017 and was supervised by the German Environment Agency (UBA). UBA contracted Fresh Thoughts Consulting and InterSus to help provide advisory assistance to the Black Sea Basin Directorate (BSBD) within the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW). The main focus of the advisory assistance was on conceptual approaches, procedures and methodologies for establishing the national Programme of Measures (PoM) according to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC, MSFD) and the implementation of the PoM in Bulgaria. Quelle: Forschungsbericht
In response to the high vulnerability of Perus Andes region to climate change the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Environment has initiated a programme on climate change adaptation (PACC - Programa de Adaptación al Cambio Climático) in the Cusco and Apurimac regions of the Peruvian Andes. The PACC is implemented by a consortium led by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, supported by Universities in Peru, and a Swiss scientific consortium, that includes Meteodat, Agroscope, the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL-SLF, the University of Geneva, and is led by the University of Zurich. The programme focuses on three main thematic lines which are water resources, food security and natural disasters. The themes are transversal implying important cross-sector effects. The human dimension is integrated in this concept to allow for a more complete view on vulnerabilities to climate change. The interdisciplinary and multi-actor environment of the PACC represents both its strength and complexity. The PACC is a major opportunity to improve the dialogue between the scientific community, implementing agencies, and the political sphere to find more sustainable mechanisms of climate change adaptation. The Swiss scientific consortium supports the Peruvian Universities in data analysis, climate model and scenario development, climate impact and vulnerability assessments in the different thematic fields, in climate change monitoring and information systems, and in teaching courses at the academic level. The second phase of the PACC project is running from June 2013 to December 2016.
Internationale UBA-Konferenz berät über nachhaltige Wohlstandsmodelle Konzepte für Grüne Zukunftsmärkte und eine ‘Green Economy‘ stehen im Mittelpunkt der internationalen UBA-Konferenz „Green Markets - World of Sustainable Products“ am 29. und 30.09.2011 in der Urania Berlin. ‘Green Economy‘ steht für ein energie- und ressourceneffizientes Wirtschaften. Damit soll weltweit eine nachhaltige Entwicklung initiiert werden, die Armut abbaut und ökologische Grenzen einhält. Einen wichtigen Schritt dazu bilden Investitionen in grüne Zukunftsmärkte. Die Tagung findet im Vorfeld der Rio+20-Konferenz im Juni 2012 statt, bei der die internationale Staatengemeinschaft über Wege zur ökologischen Modernisierung von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft verhandelt. „Green Economy ist eine Schlüsselstrategie um Hunger und Armut in der Welt erfolgreich zu bekämpfen und die weltweite wirtschaftliche Entwicklung in den Grenzen der ökologischen Belastbarkeit unseres Planeten zu halten“, sagt UBA-Präsident Jochen Flasbarth. The pathway to a green economy provides industrial and developing countries with the prospect of ensuring prosperity without encroaching on the limits of the environment. In June 2012 – 20 years after the 1992 Rio Conference – the international community will gather at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD). At this so-called ‘Rio +20’ Conference the parties to the conference will discuss how the global community can move towards becoming an environmentally friendly, resource-saving and energy-efficient ‘green economy.’ Flasbarth comments, “Environmental protection may not be regarded as a niche policy. Development towards a green economy not only affects green sectors, but the very core of the economy“. Investment in green future markets lays the groundwork for a green economy. The Federal Ministry of Environment and the Federal Environment Agency have identified six green lead markets for Germany: environmentally friendly energy production, energy efficiency, material and resource efficiency, sustainable mobility, sustainable water management, and waste and recycling management. On a global scale these markets alone hold enormous potential valued at up to 3.1 trillion euros by 2020. The Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe, published on 20 September 2011, details the key components for a transition to an energy and resource-efficient economy in Europe. European Commissioner for Environment Janez Potočnik comments, “In a cooperative effort of Member States and interest groups in industry and civil society, we must create the conditions in which our economy can undergo fundamental changes in the coming years. We must send the right market signals, abolish subsidies harmful to the environment, and promote sustainable production and consumption.” Resource efficiency must be borne in mind in all policy-making areas- from waste management, research and innovation, to energy and transport. If nothing else, a true green economy will help to reduce absolute poverty in developing countries. The UN Environment Programme-led Green Economy Initiative of 2008 launched has made several proposals to this end. UNECE General Secretary Ján Kubiš comments, “Investment in natural capital—water, soil, ecosystems- not only makes an important contribution to global climate protection and the preservation of biodiversity, it also represents an investment in the economic viability of billions of people“. Dessau-Roßlau, 29.09.2011
1. Introduction: Within the scope of the SMART II project, a feasibility study to monitor surface water pollution based on biological indicators was carried out and will contribute as a chapter of my PhD work focusing on the correlation of water quality and agronomic risks and benefits for irrigated agriculture in Jordan. 2. Project area: The project area is located north of Amman, in a protected area of 'The Royal Botanic Garden of Jordan (RBG)'. The RBG is a non-profit organization, founded in 2005. It is located in Tell Ar-Rumman, overlooking King Talal Dam (KTD). The Botanic Garden covers 180 hectares with more than 300 m of elevation change and is used as a demonstration site showcasing sustainable water management and energy strategies (Royal Botanic Garden, 2012). Every strategy used at the RBG should be replicable by the average Jordanian. Although an independent non-profit organization, the RBG is part of the 'Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan' prepared by Jordan's Ministry of Environment, to implement the 1992 'Convention on Biological Diversity', ratified by the Kingdom in 1993. Their work is divided into four main components: Scientific research, Biodiversity conservation, sustainable living and education (Royal Botanic Garden, 2012). The location of the RBG shows several advantages regarding the implementation of this study as it provides: 1. a protected environment to place samplers for monitoring 2. easy access to laboratories (RBG, Jordan University, Royal Scientific Society (RSS)) 3. inflow of treated wastewater from As Samra Treatment Plant 4. use of the KTD surface water for irrigation purposes in the Jordan Valley (JV) 5. objective of the RBG to be a demonstration site showcasing sustainable water management. 3. Methodology: 3.1 Biofilm monitoring: The method of biofilm monitoring is based on aquatic biofilms and is used to monitor surface water pollution. Biofilms have the ability to adsorb and incorporate material, they can be found at any surface exposed to water and they represent a microbial community with various inhabitants such as sessile bacteria, protozoa, fungi and algae (Fuchs et al., 1996). They are, according to their structure, able to incorporate contaminants, to grow rapidly and they also offer an easy sampling possibility (Fuchs et al., 1996). Thus these aquatic microbial communities can be used as a pollutant-monitor (Fuchs et al., 1996). Due to their low cost, easy handling and low site-specific requirements, the method allows a high spatial resolution of monitoring. Furthermore, the analysis of the biofilm delivers reliable and time integrated results on sources and state of surface water pollution. (abridged text)
Small-scale production of local sorghum beer has a long tradition in Sahelian countries. In Burkina Faso the beer called 'Dolo' is deeply embedded in the local culture and consumed with moderation by the Burkinabè population. The craft of Dolo production is exclusively reserved to women, the so-called 'Dolotières', of which a few hundred are active in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso's capital. The production process in the dry country is very firewood intensive: In fact, according to the Ministry of Environment, firewood consumed by the Dolotières accounts for 50Prozent of total firewood consumption in Ouagadougou. The firewood usage in Ouagadougou, in turn, imposes substantial pressures on firewood markets and wood stands in surrounding rural areas, which has tremendous implications for large parts of the country's population that rely on this fuel for their day-to-day cooking purposes. Against this background, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has incorporated one component in its Improved Cooking Stoves program 'Foyers Améliorés Au Burkina Faso' (FAFASO) that aims at introducing improved brewing devices among the brewers through promotion and subsidization activities. Like the mobile improved cooking stoves for households, these stationary stoves are designed to reduce fuel consumption per stove application and to curb smoke emissions. The purpose of this research project is to assess the impacts of this intervention on the firewood consumption in the beer brewing sector. In September 2010, a baseline survey was conducted by a local institute. Together with the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), RWI will implement a follow-up survey in September 2012 in order to assess the extent to which the Dolotières have adopted the improved brewing devices and in how far this has actually brought down firewood consumption. If possible, a difference-in-difference approach will be applied. Depending on the penetration rate of the brewing devices and the take-up rate among the baseline sample, a further cross-sectional dimension will be added to the identification approach. This research effort will thus show whether focussing on commercial firewood users is an effective way to relieve pressures on the firewood market.
The project 'Joint Implementation & Clean Development Mechanism (JIKO)' aims at supporting the development of the national organisational structure and procedures that will be necessary for processing future CDM and JI projects. For this reason, the project works close together with JIKO in the Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.The project comprises three areas of activity: 1. Scientific Advice: One of the main tasks is to prepare policy papers and statements to support the work of the ministry. Most of these documents are for internal use only. Therefore they can only be made public after consultation with the Ministry. In addition to that, the team offers the production of statements that answer questions of interested individuals. As capacity is limited the team can only produce a limited amount of such statements. 2. Public Relations: The JIKO team produces various publications dealing with CDM and JI including the newsletter JIKO Info. The JIKO Website www.jiko-bmu.de features an introduction to CDM/JI as well as a service platform for project developers. Furthermore, the team supports the Ministry in the organisation of workshops. 3. Multi-Stakeholder Processes: Some topics in the context of the national implementation of CDM and JI projects are discussed very controversially. The team - in close cooperation with the Ministry - carries through Multi-Stakeholder Processes in order to put forward the debate. Stakeholders and participants from the scientific community and the government are participating in these processes. The main objective usually is to find out about shared and contrasted points of view in order to bring the positions closer together and to avoid uncertainties.
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