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  • Press release 31/2025 from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    UBA prohibits misleading online coaching offers

    A woman works on her computer in an office

    … against CopeCart GmbH Online coaching: UBA has taken action against unfair business practices Source: kasto / stock.adobe.com The German Environment Agency (UBA) has … it all the more important that the ⁠UBA consistently protects consumers, as in this case.” The withdrawal of the appeal marks the conclusion of proceedings brought by …

  • Appointment from 15.06.2020

    UNECE photo contest: Humans locked down, nature unlocked

    … The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is looking for the best pictures of flora and fauna at the time of COVID-19 in a global photo … … The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is looking for the best pictures of flora and fauna at the time of COVID-19 in a global photo …

  • Press release 47/2018 from 17.12.2018 | Last changed: 21.12.2018

    Rodent control involves risks for man and the environment

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … bait stations. The German Environment Agency (UBA) has published these measures in practical guides for professional and non-professional users and FAQ on the topic of … regulations apply according to user groups. UBA has therefore compiled and issued best practice code publications for the different groups: the general public; …

  • Press release 48/2020 from 15.10.2020 | Last changed: 20.10.2020

    Coronavirus protection in schools: Airing rooms for five minutes, every 20 minutes

    a virus in a close-up foto

    … of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in Germany (KMK) on proper airing practices in schools. The handbook reflects the UBA experts' recommendations on … Cross ventilation is ideal if windows on opposite sides can be opened. In both cases, the temperature in the room drops only a few degrees. People who are quick to … This is why mobile air purifiers are not suitable as a replacement, but at best as a supplement to active ventilation. If rooms cannot be ventilated, they are …

  • Press release 38/2022 from 16.09.2022 | Last changed: 21.09.2022

    Blauer Kompass award for outstanding projects in climate change adaptation and risk prevention

    Groupphoto

    … President Dirk Messner of the German Environment Agency presented the awards to the best project entries at the end of "Climate Change Adaptation Week" in Berlin. The … the Environment and the Zentrum KlimaAnpassung (ZKA), during which examples of best practice in climate protection were presented for the first time at events …

  • Press release 54/2020 from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.11.2020

    Coronavirus in schools: Air purifiers alone are not enough – room ventilation is still key

    Schülerinnen und Schüler melden sich.

    … the room and do not replace the necessary supply of outside air. However, there are cases where air purifiers can supplement ventilation in a meaningful way. This is … the room and do not replace the necessary supply of outside air. However, there are cases where air purifiers can supplement ventilation in a meaningful way. This is … the room and do not replace the necessary supply of outside air. However, there are cases where air purifiers can supplement ventilation in a meaningful way. … …

  • Press release 04/2024 from 29.01.2024 | Last changed: 31.01.2024

    50 years of noise protection at the UBA: Noise protection is health protection

    Ein Tempo 30-Schild mit Zusatzschild Lärmschutz steht an einer Stadtstraße, durch die ein Lkw fährt.

    … Constant noise is a burden on mind and body, can make you ill and, in the worst case, can even lead to heart attacks and strokes. One in four people in Germany … … Constant noise is a burden on mind and body, can make you ill and, in the worst case, can even lead to heart attacks and strokes. One in four people in Germany … … Constant noise is a burden on mind and body, can make you ill and, in the worst case, can even lead to heart attacks and strokes. One in four people in Germany …

  • Press release 03/2024 from 16.01.2024 | Last changed: 18.01.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … associations and foundations. The deadline for applications is March 22, 2024. The best projects can win prize money to the value of 25,000 euros. The nationwide … must be increased. Innovative projects are therefore needed that provide good practice examples for everyone to copy. The federal 'Blue Compass' competition is a …

  • Press release 42/2024 from 19.09.2024 | Last changed: 23.09.2024

    Germany’s “Blauer Kompass” award: prize for outstanding projects for climate change precautions and adaptation

    Preisträger und Preisträgerinnen des Wettbewerbs Blauer Kompass 2024 auf einem Gruppenbild

    … behalf of the President of the German Environment Agency Dirk Messner) awarded the best projects during the “Week of Climate Adaptation” (“Woche der Klimaanpassung”) … which there were over 300, were judged according to the six UBA Criteria for Good Practice of Adaptation with support from the Institute for Ecological Economy …

  • News from 04.03.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Associations’ right to take legal action good for the environment

    Bronze statue of Justitia, holding a pair of balances in her hand

    … of industrial installations violate environmental provisions. An analysis of practice to date reveals that this right is an effective instrument to ensure that … of industrial installations violate environmental provisions. An analysis of practice to date reveals that this right is an effective instrument to ensure that …