Employing trend analysis in environmental research and policy - a methods report: final report

In: Texte 2020, 59

In: Environmental Research of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

Abstract

This report outlines for environmental policy how the research method "trend analysis" can support the analysis of environmentally relevant developments. Trend analyses generally encompass the description of a trend and the systematic analysis of its impact on the environment. In this way, they can contribute to making environmental policy more effective and to shape trends in an anticipatory manner.