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  • Publication from 11.11.2024

    EMAS in der öffentlichen Beschaffung

    Cover der Broschüre "EMAS in der öffentlichen Beschaffung" mit einem gezeichneten Hintergrundbild einer Stadt, Windkraftanlagen, einem Fahrrad und einem Einkaufswagen. Unten die Logos des Umweltbundesamts und von EMAS

    … Economy | Consumption EMAS in der öffentlichen Beschaffung Mit der Vergaberechtsreform aus den Jahren 2016 und 2017 sind die Rahmenbedingungen für …

  • Publication from 08.07.2021

    Daten zur Umwelt 2005

    Coverbild des UBA-Berichtes "Daten zur Umwelt", Ausgabe 2005

    … | Energy, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters Daten zur Umwelt 2005 Der Zustand der Umwelt in Deutschland Ausgabe 2005 Bei den „Daten zur Umwelt“ handelt es sich um …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 03.05.2017 | Last changed: 12.03.2024

    Environmental aspects in contract award procedures

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … clear stipulations as to how environmental concerns can be factored into public tenders, whereby some regulations require that this be done. last update on 03.05.2017 … award procedure: In determining exactly which products and or services calls for tenders are to be issued for, you can already opt for an eco-friendly solution. … concerning environment related options, requirements and limits for public tenders, see Rechtsgutachten – Umweltfreundliche öffentliche Beschaffung (2023). The …

  • DzU article from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 14.10.2022

    Indicator: Ecological status of transitional and coastal waters

    A diagram shows the distribution of the ecological status/ecological potential of transitional and coastal waters for the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for the years 2010, 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is shown (100 % good or very good).

    … used to reach the ambitious targets by 2027 at the latest. This will require considerable additional efforts. Environmental importance The high input of nutrients … a wide margin. As this goal was clearly missed, the subsequent management cycle under the WFD now needs to be used to reach the ambitious targets by the deadline … taking effect to an adequate degree. Efforts must be significantly increased in order to reduce nutrient inputs to a level which allows a good status to be achieved. …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population-weighted particulate matter exposure (PM10)

    A bar-chart shows the population-weighted annual average PM10 exposure for Germany from 2010 to 2023. The exposure decreased significantly by 42 % from 2010 to 2023.

    … in exposure is expected by 2030 as a result of the emission reduction commitments under the NEC Directive . If the measures outlined in national air pollution control … with PM10 measurement data from the air quality monitoring networks of the German federal states and the German Environment Agency (UBA), and applied to the entire area … as those near traffic—are excluded. As a result, the indicator may slightly underestimate the actual exposure situation in Germany. The methodological approach is …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 12.03.2024 | Last changed: 15.05.2024

    Research projects

    Rechenschieber mit grünen Kugeln im Vordergrund.

    … Tobias Kaltenbach/ fotolia.com Overview of German Environment Agency (UBA) and Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer … last update on 12.03.2024 Multiplication of green public procurement at federal, state and municipal level against the backdrop of greater implementation of … (March 2023) Umweltfreundliche Beschaffung - Schulungsskript 1: Grundlagen der umweltfreundlichen öffentlichen Beschaffung [Green public procurement - Training …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population-weighted particulate matter exposure (PM2.5

    A bar-chart shows the population-weighted annual average PM2.5 exposure for Germany from 2010 to 2023. The exposure decreased significantly by 54 % from 2010 to 2023.

    … in exposure is expected by 2030 as a result of the emission reduction commitments under the NEC Directive . If the measures outlined in national air pollution control … PM2.5 measurement data from the air quality monitoring networks of the German federal states and the German Environment Agency (UBA), and applied to the entire area … as those near traffic—are excluded. As a result, the indicator may slightly underestimate the actual exposure situation in Germany. The methodological approach is …

  • DzU article from 27.11.2024 | Last changed: 27.11.2024

    Indicator: Agricultural nitrogen surplus

    A graph shows the agricultural nitrogen surpluses for individual years and as rolling 5-year means between 1990 and 2022. The 5-year-mean nitrogen surpluses in kilogrammes per hectare dropped from 117 to 77. The target for 2028-32 is 70 kilogrammes per hectare and year.

    … nitrogen surplus Nitrogen surplus of the national farm-gate balance Source: Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture Figure as PDF (221.87 kB) Figure as Excel … per hectare of utilized agricultural land has decreased by 34 % since 1992. The Federal Government aims to reduce the average nitrogen surplus of the total balance of … et al. 2011 (in German only) and Häußermann et al. 2019 (in German only) . In order to adjust for annual fluctuations a five-year moving average is calculated. More …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM10)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM10) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a clear declining trend.

    … it was 0 %. Current measures should be maintained and, if necessary, expanded in order to meet the WHO guideline value for population exposure to PM10 by 2030. … are typically higher—are not included. As a result, the indicator may slightly underestimate the actual exposure level. Assessing the development Throughout the … levels is expected by 2030 as a result of the emission reduction commitments under the NEC Directive . If the measures outlined in national air pollution control …

  • DzU article from 08.10.2025 | Last changed: 08.10.2025

    Indicator: Recycling municipal waste

    A graph shows the proportions of processed and recycled municipal waste in the total quantity of municipal waste from 2002 to 2023. During this period the proportion of recycled municipal waste rose from 56.1 to 67.2 percent.

    … and recycled municipal waste in the total amount of municipal waste Source: Federal Statistical Office of Germany Figure as PDF (39.20 kB) Figure with data (38.80 … municipal waste rose from 56 % in 2002 to 67.2 % in 2023. The target set by the Federal Government of increasing the recycling percentage for municipal waste to 65 % … must achieve a recycling rate of 50 % for certain materials by 2020. The German Federal Government has increased this requirement in the Circular Economy Act : 65 % …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 24.06.2024

    Bibliography and links

    Stapel mit Büchern, die farbige Einbände tragen.

    … Bibliography and links Neben dem Umweltbundesamt bieten auch andere Stellen Informationsmaterialien an. Source: Markus Mainka/ fotolia.com Numerous … Baden-Württemberg Link Umweltinformationen für Produkte und Dienstleistungen - Anforderungen - Instrumente - Beispiele (2019) Herausgeber: Bundesumweltministerium, Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., Umweltbundesamt Umweltinformationen für Produkte und …