The organizers of the UN biodiversity conference that ended in Bonn on Friday evening claimed success in securing funding to protect wildlife, while activists voiced disappointment over what they saw as slow progress. (31.05.2008)
Setting a highlight at an otherwise floundering UN biodiversity conference, German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed to boost funding for a species protection and nature conservancy program. (28.05.2008)
Halfway through a two-week conference in Germany on biodiversity, enough progress has been made to avoid total failure, but much more remains to be done at the UN event. (26.05.2008)
In her weekly video message to the nation, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that there was all life on earth was in danger unless more action was taken to prevent the growing extinction of species around the world. (24.05.2008)
A new study warns that destroying the diversity of animal and plant life can have serious repercussions for the world economy, with the poor bearing the brunt of the cost. DW-RADIO spoke to the report's lead author. (23.05.2008)
Protecting biodiversity is one of the most important global challenges, Germany's Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Monday, May 19. He spoke at the start of a two-week United Nations conference on the topic. (19.05.2008)
At this week's UN conference on biodiversity, Germany will present itself as a role model when it comes to the environment. DW-WORLD.DE's Thorsten Schäfer says that there's really not much to brag about. (19.05.2008)
The UN Convention of Biological Diversity meets starting Monday, May 19, in Bonn to seek ways to preserve the diversity of animal and plant life in the face of challenges such as pollution and global warming. (18.05.2008)
Thousands of German bee-keepers are readying claims for compensation after scientists traced the cause of mass deaths among bees: a pesticide that coated maize seed. (17.05.2008)
A UN conference on risks relating to genetic engineering in the agricultural sector opened in the former West German capital of Bonn on Monday amid differences among the delegates. (12.05.2008)
German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel warned of the dangers of failing to halt the loss of threatened species. His words echoed those of experts concerned about the future of natural cures. (08.05.2008)
With tropical rainforests continuing to disappear at an alarming rate, the EU is partially to blame for importing illegally felled timber. So what is Brussels planning to do? (17.04.2008)
The San are Namibia's oldest indigenous inhabitants as well as the country's poorest. For thousands of years they've lived in harmony with nature, but must now find their place in the modern world.
Large companies influence the working conditions and environments of people around the world. Efforts to impose transparency on the supply chains that stretch back to international hot spots are picking up.
Despite advances in cleaner fuels on land, ships continue to spew out massive amounts of toxic exhaust linked to environmental and health dangers. Activists want the shipping industry to clean up its act.
Regulators in both the US and Europe have given the go-ahead for Google’s multi-billion acquisition of cell phone maker Motorola Mobility. The move removes a major barrier from the web giant in its bid to take on Apple
Almería in Spain is home to thousands of illegal immigrants living in slum-like conditions.
Human Rights Watch has urged India to do more to protect fundamental human rights. It has also said the EU should press India to improve protection which is central to a strategic partnership.
Weeks before Russia's presidential elections, a cyber war is raging between rival political factions. Hackers both from the opposition and pro-Kremlin forces are turning the web into a battlefield.
Only a few days before the fourth anniversary of Kosovo's declaration of independence, four Serb-dominated areas are voting on the legitimacy of the Pristina government. It's a referendum many see as unhelpful.
