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  • News from 25.01.2022 | Last changed: 28.07.2022

    UBA: fossil gas and nuclear power are not sustainable

    EU-Fahnen

    … power are not sustainable. Source: jorisvo / Fotolia.com The European Commission’s draft delegated act to include fossil gas and nuclear power in the EU Taxonomy would … tool for the financial markets, the German Environment Agency says. The draft labels as “sustainable” a large amount of GHG emissions from fossil gas, and … and nuclear accidents should be addressed more stringently than in the current draft, and sunset clauses set more tightly. Regarding natural gas, this regulation …

  • News from 17.05.2018 | Last changed: 18.05.2018

    UBA to host National and European Resources Forum

    Ein Braunkohletagebau.

    … National and European Resources Forum The conferences will take place from 27 to 29 November 2018 in Berlin. Source: Andreas F. / Fotolia.com From 27 to 29 November 2018, the German Environment Agency (UBA) is hosting the fourth European … resources in Germany, Europe and internationally. 17.05.2018 At the ERF on 27/28 November, European and international approaches for a sustainable resource use will …

  • News from 31.03.2017 | Last changed: 11.04.2017

    Extending the service life of electrical appliances

    Two women in front of a washing machine

    … energy which are not compensated by innovations such as lower energy use. UBA has drafted policy recommendations that will be fed into the European debate about the Circular Economy Package. 31.03.2017 The European Parliament drafted the own-initiative report "Longer lifetime for products: benefits for … energy which are not compensated by innovations such as lower energy use. UBA has drafted policy recommendations that will be fed into the European debate about the …

  • News from 05.10.2018 | Last changed: 08.02.2021

    UBA Position on EU minimum requirements for Water Reuse

    irrigation on a field

    … agricultural irrigation and groundwater recharge by the end of 2017. As the current draft falls short to set standards that are rigorous enough to protect the … as a basis for the legislative proposal planned for the end of 2017. So far, the drafted requirements hardly exceed already existing EU regulations and mostly remain …

  • News from 27.09.2013 | Last changed: 19.05.2014

    IPCC: Climate change is advancing

    the Earth

    … need for action after the presentation of the IPCC report: "In comparison to the 2007 report, the findings of the latest IPCC report are even more specific and … need for action after the presentation of the IPCC report: "In comparison to the 2007 report, the findings of the latest IPCC report are even more specific and …

  • News from 10.11.2025 | Last changed: 25.11.2025

    COP30 World Climate Conference: Together for the climate

    Logo: COP30 Brasil

    … The 30th World Climate Conference (COP30) will take place in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025. Source: Frederik Pischke / Umweltbundesamt Starting on November 10th — 10 years after the Paris Agreement—the international community will … United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from November 10th to at least November 21st, this time in Belém, Brazil. This year's …

  • News from 05.10.2016 | Last changed: 18.11.2016

    Reducing air pollution from shipping: UBA announces conference

    Seagoing vessel

    … in the future? The UBA is hosting an international conference in Berlin on 17-18 November 2016 to answer these questions. The conference will focus on the North and … in the future? The UBA is hosting an international conference in Berlin on 17-18 November 2016 to answer these questions. The conference will focus on the North and …

  • News from 25.08.2020 | Last changed: 06.10.2020

    European Resources Forum in virtual conference format

    Ein Kohletagebau

    … the German Environment Agency will organise the European Resources Forum (ERF) on 3 November 2020. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the English-language conference will … the German Environment Agency will organise the European Resources Forum (ERF) on 3 November 2020. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the English-language conference will …

  • News from 08.11.2024 | Last changed: 08.11.2024

    COP29: How to finance global climate action?

    Entrance with banner COP29 Baku Azerbaijan

    … take place in Azerbaijan in 2024. Source: Frederik Pischke / Umweltbundesamt On 11 November 2024, this year's UN Climate Change Conference COP29 will start in Baku … UBA involved in COP negotiations COP29 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 November 2024. It is scheduled to end on 22 November 2024. The President of the UBA, Prof. Dr. Dirk Messner, and other UBA …

  • News from 30.01.2024 | Last changed: 30.01.2024

    Assessment of construction products emissions EU-wide possible

    The picture shows a room with an open-plan kitchen.

    … list of substances and associated evaluations (EU LCI values) was published in November 2023. 30.01.2024 A standardised European-wide limitation and labelling of … list of substances and associated evaluations (EU LCI values) was published in November 2023. … Assessment of construction products emissions EU-wide possible …

  • News from 25.11.2021 | Last changed: 25.11.2021

    Guide for greenhouse gas-neutral administrations published

    Four-storey office building with a façade made of wood and colourful glass elements; a photovoltaic system stands on the green roof

    … of the Network of Heads of European Environmental Administrations (EPA Network) on November 25th. He presented UBA’s guide on greenhouse gas neutral administrations, … of the Network of Heads of European Environmental Administrations (EPA Network) on November 25th. He presented UBA’s guide on greenhouse gas neutral administrations, …

  • News from 25.10.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2023

    Misleading calculation: EU plans for pesticide reduction at risk

    Traktor besprüht ein Feld

    … / AdobeStock The use of pesticides is to be halved by 2030, according to the draft EU regulation on pesticide reduction. This goal is to be verified using … risk pesticide … The use of pesticides is to be halved by 2030, according to the draft EU regulation on pesticide reduction. This goal is to be verified using …