The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has invited young outstanding scientists active in the field of sustainability research to take part the third round of its annual "Green Talents" Competition. The 20 winners 2011 were taken on a tour through Germany from December 05 to December 15, 2011 in order to get hands-on experience of the country's research landscape. They received their awards during a festive ceremony in Berlin.