Umweltbundesamt
Prioritising rooftop systems and sealed land, while protecting ecologically and economically valuable areas: a new UBA factsheet shows how solar energy can be expanded in a way that is compatible with nature and agriculture. read more
New online tool checks whether a home can be heated with a heat pump read more
Increased use of renewable energy in the heating and transport sectors read more
The German Environment Agency presents an emissions pathway toward greenhouse-gas neutrality read more
Germany’s highest government award for ecological design rewards visionary solutions that span material innovation, digital intelligence and the circular economy read more
The German Environment Agency has revised its method for assessing air quality and provides guidance in the updated app read more
BMUKN and UBA Welcome Relief Measures for Importers of Small Quantities of Goods read more
German Environment Agency calls for increased restoration of rivers and streams read more
New UBA study reveals contradiction between aspiration and reality read more
Auctions within the price corridor pave the way for the new European Emissions Trading System for fuels (EU ETS 2) read more
UBA study points to shortcomings read more
Jury nominates 30 submissions for the German Ecodesign Award 2025 read more
Funding initiative "Stadt-Land-Plus" demonstrates how cooperation can lead to success read more
UBA prevails in court against CopeCart GmbH read more
Transition to climate-friendly heating and transport sectors makes slow progress read more
Emissions fell by 5.5 percent in 2024 – Energy sector is key driver read more
Environmental goods and services present economic opportunities in times of crisis read more
97 percent of bathing waters awarded ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ ratings read more
A new UBA study outlines guiding principles and concrete measures aimed at easing the burden of climate and environmental policies on low- and middle-income households. read more
Research consortium investigates German soil biodiversity read more
UBA guide provides tips for improving mental health read more
Older people with pre-existing conditions particularly affected read more
A new UBA study concludes: Rat control must become more sustainable read more
TFA is toxic to reproduction, very persistent and very mobile read more
Germans are increasingly pessimistic about the effects of climate change and also express concern about global warming’s consequences on health read more
UBA publishes brochure on solar radiation modification read more
The reporting deadline for manufacturers will be extended to 15 July 2025 read more
Restoring old appliances saves money and benefits the environment read more
German Environment Agency launches health study “ALISE” read more
The fifth transformation conference for the interactions between environment, sustainability and cultural policy. read more
Further action needed in transport, buildings and natural sinks read more
Information on warranty rights often inadequate read more
UBA research report helps to classify environmental claims in advertising read more
Fundamental issues in cross-border consumer protection now clarified by the highest court read more
Further efforts required until 2030 read more
Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke and UBA President Dirk Messner launch internet portal read more
Current figures, positive trends and challenges read more
German Environment Agency (UBA) sees improvements compared to the first study in 2022 read more
German greenhouse gas emissions fell by 77 million tonnes compared to the previous year – largest decrease since 1990 read more
More than 18.5 billion euros for climate protection, technology promotion and social equity measures in Germany read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
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