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Was ist der derzeitige Zustand unserer Ökosysteme, Wälder und Dürregebiete? Wie wirken sich die Aktivitäten des Menschen auf unsere Umwelt aus, sei es Fischerei, Landwirtschaft oder Waldwirtschaft?
Siehe auch: Biodiversität und Klimawandel.
Die Ernährungs- und Landwirtschaftsorganisation der Vereinten Nationen (FAO) bewertet regelmässig den Status der Fischerei und Aquakultur weltweit. Die Hauptergebnisse der letzten Bewertung wurden in 2009 veröffentlicht.
Es zeigt sich, dass eine Vielzahl von Fischbeständen derzeit übermäßig genutzt werden und dass der internationale Charakter der Bestände ihre Verwaltung erschwert. Ist diese Nahrungsquelle heute gefährdet? Mehr...
Neuestes Update: 29 Mai 2009
Die Zusammenfassungen sind verfügbar in [de] [en] [es] [fr] [nl]
Sind die Binnen- und Meeresgewässer Europas vor Verunreinigung geschützt? Mehr...
Neuestes Update: 8 November 2017
Kunststoffabfälle sind ein wachsendes Problem: Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass sich die Kunststoffproduktion in den nächsten zehn Jahren verdoppelt, und ohne die Planung eines effizienten Abfallmanagements werden sich auch die sozialen, wirtschaftlichen und umwelttechnischen Auswirkungen verstärken. Mehr...
Neuestes Update: 5 März 2019
Die weltweite Produktion von Kunststoffen steigt und diesem Anstieg folgt auch die Zunahme von immer mehr Plastikmüll.
Was wissen wir über das Ausmaß dieses Problems? Mehr...
Neuestes Update: 15 Februar 2018
Agriculture is closely linked to many concerns, including biodiversity loss, global warming and water availability.
The 2008 International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) focuses on how to make better use of agricultural science, knowledge and technology to reduce hunger and poverty, improve rural livelihoods, and foster equitable and sustainable development. More...
Latest update: 15 April 2008
Water is essential for life, but humanity faces complex challenges related to increasing demand, variability of supply, widespread pollution and water-related disasters. More...
Latest update: 31 March 2021
Desertification, the persistent degradation of drylands, threatens many livelihoods.
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) produced in 2005 by a large international panel of scientists explored possible options to avoid or reverse desertification and its negative impacts. More...
Latest update: 15 October 2006
Humans depend heavily on ecosystem for benefits such as food, but we also have a tremendous impact on them.
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) produced in 2005 by a large international panel of scientists explored possible options to avoid or reverse desertification and its negative impacts. More...
Latest update: 15 March 2005
Soil is a vital resource for food security, but in Europe it is being degraded by pollution, overuse, and erosion. How could soil be protected? More...
Latest update: 10 March 2017
Forests provide a wide range of benefits and are heavily exploited.
Every 5 years the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) updates its Global Forest Resources Assessment.
Its latest update published in 2006 considers what progress has been made towards sustainable forest management across the world. More...
Latest update: 15 January 2007
How can an integrated approach to land management help meeting the needs of the world’s growing population? More...
Latest update: 2 February 2018
A comprehensive assessment of Europe’s progress towards achieving environmental sustainability. More...
Latest update: 20 September 2015
Many species that are essential for biodiversity and for agricultural production, such as bees, are currently threatened. Since biodiversity underlies the food system, it is a critical issue for food security and for sustainable development. More...
Latest update: 25 April 2019
How can we ensure that the sustainable use of the services and resouces that the oceans offer ? More...
Latest update: 29 March 2016
More forest is cut down each year in Indonesia than in any other country.
What can be done to preserve Indonesia’s forests ? More...
Latest update: 25 October 2015
Water is essential for human survival and well-being and important to many sectors of the economy. Yet, resources are unevenly distributed and they are under pressure due to human activity. How can water resources be managed sustainably while meeting an ever increasing demand? More...
Latest update: 15 January 2008
Water Resources 2018: improving the management of natural water resources through so-called nature-based solutions (UN Water) 
Demand for water in the world is steadily increasing at the same time as the water supply is facing challenges from pollution, climate change, desertification, agriculture. Can these challenges be met with solutions inspired by natural processes? More...
Latest update: 18 July 2018
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