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  • Publication from 07.01.2015

    Looking to the future

    Cover Looking to the future

    … of constant change and development. Not only is technology advancing, but the environment as well as  political, social and economic systems are constantly … to mitigate negative consequences. A forward looking and precautionary resource and environmental policy has to take into account not only megatrends but also emergent …

  • Press release 14/2017 from 12.04.2017 | Last changed: 15.05.2017

    Most Germans want to be less dependent on their car

    Bike and Person on a Bridge in Berlin

    … would like to become less dependent on their car, says a representative survey on environmental awareness by the Federal Ministry of Environment (BMUB) and the German … that it is adequately funded. We will be successful when we finally phase out environmentally harmful subsidies and invest more in local public transport." UBA …

  • Press release 13/2015 from 30.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study: More and more people see protection of the environment as part of the solution, not the problem

    Barbara Hendricks and Maria Krautzberger present the Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study

    … present the Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study Source: Martin Ittershagen / UBA Environmental awareness among Germany's population is undergoing a change, says a … for green products is high, and there is widespread willingness to make a switch to environmentally friendly alternatives. About 43% of respondents frequently buy …

  • Publication from 29.06.2018

    Daten zur Umwelt 2018: Umwelt und Landwirtschaft

    Cover der Broschüre "Daten zur Umwelt, Ausgabe 2018, Umwelt und Landwirtschaft" des Umweltbundesamtes mit Piktogrammen von Nutztieren und anderen landwirtschaftlichen Symbolen, die zusammen den Umriss von Deutschland bilden

    … des Grundwassers organic farming plant protection product nitrogen surplus environmental data critical load environmentally harmful subsidy … Daten zur Umwelt 2018: Umwelt und Landwirtschaft …

  • Press release 07/2020 from 12.02.2020 | Last changed: 08.04.2020

    Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in Leipzig

    Ein Frauengesicht mit Plastikstücken

    … Chico Togni, Dani Ploeger, Mika Rottenberg, Erik Sturm and Raul Walch. Accompanying programme "Zero Waste" is accompanied by an extensive programme of events with … our society. Since the mid-1980s, the German Environment Agency, Germany’s central environmental authority, has been engaging in dialogue with artists through the “Art …

  • Press release 39/2022 from 22.09.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    Sustainability at the supermarket: retailers not tapping their full potential

    Supermarket

    … not tapping their full potential Policy makers must create conditions that cast environmental protection as a competitive advantage Study examines environmental … of shop design, product placement and advertising to motivate people to make more environmentally friendly purchases. For example, there could be a stronger focus on …

  • Press release 03/2025 from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more

    Voller Einkaufswagen vor Supermarktregal.

    … compared to the first study in 2022 German retailers can do more for the sake of environmental sustainability Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia Sustainability in … has many facets. It ranges from resource-conserving food production and environmentally friendly packaging to the avoidance of food waste. The German food …

  • Press release 43/2020 from 21.09.2020 | Last changed: 25.09.2020

    30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too

    Der Brocken im Nebel

    30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too Air, water and soil much … Source: ohenze / Fotolia.com The German Environment Agency (UBA) reports positive environmental performance 30 years after German reunification. Dirk Messner, …

  • Press release 45/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 20.12.2018

    “To-go coffee" with the Blue Angel

    zwei „Coffee to go“-Becher auf einem Tisch, daneben zwei Papiertütchen mit Zucker

    … and Nuclear Safety “To-go coffee" with the Blue Angel Blue Angel improves environmental friendliness of to-go coffee The to-go coffee trend is one reason for … cup systems (DE-UZ 210). The aim is to cut down on disposable cups and promote environmentally friendly reusable cups. The award criteria address requirements of …

  • 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

    … Göttingen waste management companies     Category: Private and municipal companies Innovation platform for authorities and organisations with security responsibilities … susceptible to heat stress. For this purpose, they have developed, built and programmed temperature and humidity sensors to determine the need for local action …