Publications

Publication:Fact Sheet

This fact sheet examines the functional elements of a fish protection system and explains when a rake is a fish protection rake. The fact sheet "Wann ist ein Rechen ein Fischschutzrechen? (When is a rake a fish protection rake?)" is available for download.

Wann ist ein Rechen ein Fischschutzrechen?

Die funktionalen Elemente eines Fischschutzsystems

Year 2021

Publication:Fact Sheet

In 2014, the "Forum Fischschutz und Fischabstieg" was able to develop a common understanding of the size of a screen up to which functioning mechanical fish protection and descent systems, including the necessary cleaning technology, can be implemented. The objective of the research underlying this Fact Sheet 04 was to verify whether the statement of the "Forum Fischschutz und Fischabstieg" is confirmed in the actual operation of existing fish protection screens. Fact Sheet 04 "Technische Funktionsfähigkeit großer Fischschutzrechen in der Praxis bestätigt (Technical functionality of large fish protection screens confirmed in practice)" is available for download.

Technische Funktionsfähigkeit großer Fischschutzrechen in der Praxis bestätigt

Betriebserfahrungen mit großen Rechenanlagen

Year 2021

Publication:Report

This report documents the project work and results of the R&D project "Information Platform for the restoration of rivers", which was jointly carried out by Ecologic Institute, Planungsbüro Zumbroich and the Institute of Aquatic Ecology and Fish Biology, Jena (IGF Jena) from 2017 to 2020. The aim of the project was to create an online information platform about river restoration (Part I of the project report) and the analysis of German restoration projects in regard to their monitoring (Part II of the project report). The report is available for download.

Renaturierung von Fließgewässern: ein Blick in die Praxis

Abschlussbericht

Year 2021

Publication:Video

Plastic waste, plastic parts and microplastics can be found everywhere in the environment. Plastic particles are also detected in living organisms. But what exactly is the situation? To find out, the German Ministry of Research is funding the research priority "Plastics in the Environment" with around 40 million euros. Some of the results of the 20 funded research projects are presented in this video. Further results of the research projects as well as information on the activities of the research focus are available on the website.

Plastics in the Environment – Sources • Sinks • Solutions

Year 2021

Publication:Report

This study by Ecologic Institute analyses the potential of areas of law beyond the water law to achieve the objectives of the Water Framework Directive. Germany has so far failed to achieve the various objectives of the Water Framework Directive. According to the thesis on which the study is based, reason for this is not only the lack of financial, personnel and organisational prerequisites, but also the lack of integration of water protection concerns into other areas of law beyond water law. The study is available for download.

Potenziale anderer Rechtsbereiche zum Erreichen der Ziele der Wasserrahmenrichtlinie

Abschlussbericht

Year 2021

Publication:Article

front cover of Korrespondenz Wasserwirtschaft journal with blue and green design and a photo of a lotus flower in water

Drinking water protection in North Rhine-Westphalia is based on mandatory requirements as well as voluntary measures agreed on between farmers and water suppliers. A study conducted by Ecologic Institute and HYDOR Consult for the Ministry of the Environment, Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Consumer Protection in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) evaluated the outcomes of drinking water protection within the framework of the cooperative water protection model in NRW. The results were summarised in two articles in the journal “Korrespondenz Wasserwirtschaft”.

Wirkung von Maßnahmen zur Verringerung von Stickstoffeinträgen aus der Landwirtschaft: Analyseergebnisse für das dezentrale Kooperationsmodell in NRW

Year 2021

Publication:Brochure

The current issue of the journal KW Korrespondenz Wasserwirtschaft (03/2021) focuses on plastics in the environment. The thematic issue contains articles from the collaborative projects PLASTRAT, RUSEKU, SubμTrack, MikroPlaTaS and PlastikBudget.

KW Korrespondenz Wasserwirtschaft 3/2021

Thematic Focus "Plastik in der Umwelt"

Year 2021

Publication:Article

How can the overexploitation of groundwater resources by irrigated agriculture be better managed? Dr. Josselin Rouillard together with colleagues from California, Spain and France, addresses this question in a new scientific article published in Water Resources Research. The research focused on how users and public authorities can work collaboratively and adopt collective rules to regulate access to, and use of, groundwater in agriculture.

Transitioning out of Open Access

A Closer Look at Institutions for Management of Groundwater Rights in France, California, and Spain

Year 2021

Publication:Report

As part of its work within the ETC-ICM, Ecologic Institute has contributed as lead author to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report examining the multiple pressures that agriculture put on Europe's water. The report shows that that a wider uptake of sustainable agricultural practices such as organic farming, agroecological approaches and nature-based solutions is necessary to protect the water environment. To achieve this, ambitious measures to promote sustainable agriculture must be adopted in the upcoming EU common agricultural policy 2021-2027.

Water and Agriculture

towards sustainable solutions

Year 2021

Publication:Web Application

Ecologic Institute has recently launched the Diagnostic Water Governance Tool, which is aimed at both water governance practitioners and researchers around the world. The tool provides a diagnosis of case-specific water governance as well as recommendations for appropriate instruments, with a focus on coordination and cooperation improvement.

The STEER Diagnostic Water Governance Tool

Year 2020

Publication:Document

Titelseite Nutzerhandbuch Runder Tisch Meeresmüll

This user manual supports the members of the German Roundtable on Marine Litter in using the internet platform https://muell-im-meer.de. In the internal area of the platform, members have various possibilities to present their organization and its activities for reducing marine litter as well as to participate in working groups. Distribution list maintenance and communication within the Roundtable on Marine Litter is also handled and documented via the platform.

Nutzerhandbuch für Mitglieder

Internetplattform Runder Tisch Meeresmüll

Year 2020

Publication:Article

Cover of the magazine Korrespondenz Wasserwirtschaft 12/2020

Climate change is already causing an increase in extreme weather events, including an increase in the frequency and duration of periods of dry and drought conditions. In this paper, colleagues of the Emschergenossenschaft and Ecologic Institute summarize discussions on coordination and cooperation approaches for low water management and prevention at a workshop in the Emscher region.

Niedrigwasser und Trockenheit: Herausforderungen und Entwicklung sektorenübergreifender Anpassungsmaßnahmen auf Flussgebietsebene

Year 2020

Publication:Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview of fish protection instruments in Germany. The fact sheet "Ziele für den Fischschutz und Fischabstieg in Deutschland (Targets for Fish Protection in Germany)" is available for download.

Evaluierung primärer Schädigung von Fischen an Wasserkraftstandorten

Methodische Empfehlungen zur Quantifizierung des Schädigungs- und Mortalitätsrisikos von Fischen bei der Passage von Wasserkraftstandorten

Year 2020

Publication:Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview of fish protection instruments in Germany. The fact sheet "Ziele für den Fischschutz und Fischabstieg in Deutschland (Targets for Fish Protection in Germany)" is available for download.

Ziele für den Fischschutz und Fischabstieg in Deutschland

Überblick über Instrumente des Fischschutzes in Deutschland

Year 2020

Publication:Fact Sheet

This Fact Sheet provides an overview of the European legal basis for fish protection at hydraulic engineering structures. The fact sheet "Fischschutzziele in Europa (Fish protection objectives in Europe)" is available for download.

Fischschutzziele in Europa

Überblick über die europäischen Rechtsgrundlagen des Fischschutzes an Wasserbauwerken

Year 2020

Recent Multimedia Publications by Ecologic Institute

Event:Digital Event

How circular economy approaches in the construction sector can be strengthened is discussed in this episode of Wandelwecker together with two proven experts in circular construction.

Strengthening Circular Economy in the Construction Sector

circular construction to reduce construction waste in the German capital

25 August 2021
online

Event:Digital Event

Expert dialogue: Re-use of building components and furnishings in the construction project of the Staaken church congregation

15 July 2021
online, Germany

Event:Digital Event

Ecologic Institute, on behalf of the German Environment Agency, invites you to join an online panel discussion to discuss insights on Sustainable Adaptation Pathways gained within the project "Joint implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement". The high-level panel discussion will take place as a virtual event parallel to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2021 of the United Nations.

Towards Sustainable Adaptation Pathways

Learning from integrative action targeting SDGs, Paris Agreement and Sendai Framework

7 July 2021
online

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