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  • 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

    … processes of change. We must make our economy fit for the future in order to mitigate climate and environmental change to the greatest extent possible and keep … processes of change. We must make our economy fit for the future in order to mitigate climate and environmental change to the greatest extent possible and keep …

  • News from 26.02.2015 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    E-bikes equal greater mobility

    E-cycles on a field path

    … of all trips made in Germany are within a 10-kilometre range, pedelecs hold great potential to replace many of those trips made by car. There is a similar large transfer potential in many other countries. Pedelecs can serve a wide range of purposes, … scale. The background paper entitled Electric bikes get things rolling – the potential and environmental impact of pedelecs will make it possible for the …

  • Press release 18/2020 from 11.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    National alliance champions more use of the bio-bin

    auf einem Gehweg steht vor einer grünen Hecke eine braune Mülltonne, auf der "Bioabfälle" steht und aus der Gartenabfälle herausgucken

    … Every vegetable and potato peel and every wilted flower helps in climate change mitigation and resource conservation and to produce low-emissions energy. That is … tonnes of biowaste are wrongly disposed along with residual waste. So there is huge potential in this area to do more for the environment. Biowaste must also be …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … framework and allocating more funding for climate adaptation measures. The potential of natural solutions such as wetland restoration or afforestation of … framework and allocating more funding for climate adaptation measures. The potential of natural solutions such as wetland restoration or afforestation of …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … protection systems): A flash flood is a sudden localised flood with high damage potential as a result of local heavy precipitation. There is a risk of extreme heavy … coast, tidal flats and salt marshes in the Wadden Sea are particularly at risk of potential decline due to sea-level rise. The Wadden Sea can grow along with … occur once every 100 years could occur annually in the future. The greatest potential for damage is for residential and commercial buildings. In the …

  • Press release 07/2018 from 22.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

    Sandy lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018

    Der Fluss Nieplitz

    … and Development in Rio de Janeiro. World Water Day 2018 is making a call to tap the potential for more natural use of water ecosystems than before. Forests, meadows and … These "green" infrastructures can replace or complement technical structures and mitigate environmental impact. Associated content Vorkommen des Gewässertyp 2018 - …

  • Press release 1/2017 from 05.01.2017 | Last changed: 17.03.2017

    Pace of environmentally harmful subsidies phase-out continues to falter

    Euro bank notes

    … produces more than one-third.  The energy sector in particular still has great potential to phase out subsidies, for example the electricity and energy tax breaks … The state should instead use the funds to support the development of innovative mitigation technologies."  Agricultural production also plays a major role in …

  • Press release 22/2019 from 17.06.2019 | Last changed: 03.07.2019

    2018 data on air quality: 57 cities exceed the NO2 limit value

    city center of Munich, in the background the Alps

    … but also small towns and rural regions. Further action is therefore required to mitigate the health risk of exposure to particulates. A special focus should be … and the emissions caused by abrasion from brakes, clutch disks and tyres. Mitigation efforts must also include the agricultural sector which is responsible …

  • Press release 17/2024 from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2024

    The German Environment Agency celebrates its 50-year anniversary

    Grafik mit dem Jubiläumslogo des Umweltbundesamtes. Eine 50 mit dem Symbol des Blauen Engels. Auf der Grafik stehen alle wichtigen Daten zum Jubiläumsfest am 15.06.2024 in Dessau-Roßlau für alle interessierten Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

    … Since its foundation, the UBA has been tasked with recognising and assessing potential future adverse effects on people and the environment at an early stage and … the limits of ecosystems. This requires a comprehensive view of climate change mitigation and the work that protects people and the environment – for example … without which we cannot achieve socially just and successful climate change mitigation now or in the future. The 50-year anniversary marks a milestone and gives …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Tourism

    Beach chairs at the Baltic Sea

    … snow-dependent winter sports to an alternative offer, is a strategy to deal with potentially occurring climate changes. For many winter tourism destinations, a … snow-dependent winter sports to an alternative offer, is a strategy to deal with potentially occurring climate changes. For many winter tourism destinations, a …

  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … Übereinkommen Flammschutzmittel in Produkten Related publications Identification of potentially POP-containing Wastes and Recyclates – Derivation of Limit Values …