Climate: Sochi, Russia | Global 3000

Construction work continues apace in Sochi by the Black Sea for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The Russian government is promising high environmental standards.The host venue for the next Winter Olympics is close to the West Caucasus, a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Environmental activists claim that region is at risk from the games. To counter fears, the German Energy Agency has developed a concept for limiting emissions during the sporting extravaganza.