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  • Press release 42/2019 from 06.11.2019 | Last changed: 26.11.2019

    UBA presents concept for environmentally acceptable aviation

    passenger plane

    … the environment and climate." Low-polluting aviation considers both climate change mitigation and systematic noise mitigation in particular. UBA proposes a combination of environmentally sound …

  • 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.

    … Compass” award launches in new round of competition Innovative projects for climate mitigation and adaptation to the consequences of climate change sought The “Blue … climate risks. Submit your application now!” Innovative projects for climate mitigation and adaptation include, for example, measures for heat protection or …

  • Press release 31/2024 from 03.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Making cities resilient to extreme weather events

    Ein sitzt an einem Fluss, lehnt an einem Buch und liest ein Buch.

    … a result of climate change⁠ in Germany. This also increases the need for action to mitigate the consequences of these events. The aim of the sponge city concept is to … Code the technical term ”green-blue infrastructure” and sponge city measures to mitigate climate risks and improve the local water balance. The conversion to sponge …

  • Press release 48/2024 from 06.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    UBA game “Little Impacts” wins the German Children’s Software Award TOMMI 2024

    Das Bild zeigt das Logo des Deutschen Kindersoftwarepreises TOMMI.

    … Little Impacts was developed on a scientific basis as part of the research project “Potential of Serious Games as an instrument for promoting sustainability”. In this … the German Environment Agency (⁠UBA⁠), researched, among other things, the diverse potential of game-based approaches for creating an awareness of sustainability. The …

  • Press release 41/2021 from 15.10.2021 | Last changed: 18.10.2021

    Municipalities say thanks for separate collection of biowaste

    Onion peels and other organic waste in a bowl on the kitchen table

    … Dirk Messner of the German Environment Agency said, "Organic waste has a lot of potential – for example as compost or for energy production. However, this potential can only be used if the waste is collected separately before recycling. …

  • Press release 40/2018 from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 04.12.2018

    Another toy awarded with the Blue Angel

    Bioblo-bausteine vor einem Logo des Blauen Engel

    … European Toy Safety Directive and also ban the use of other substances which are potentially harmful to the environment and health.  Reports by the EU rapid alert …

  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … the context of climate change. Press release No. 23/2025 | 06.06.2025 ‘In order to mitigate climate change , we need people who are capable of taking action and who …

  • Press release 05/2016 from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Lifetime of electrical appliances becoming shorter and shorter

    old washing machines in a row

    … life. Take the example of washing machines: the energy demand and global warming potential during a life-time of 5 years is about 40% higher compared to a washing machine with a life-time of 20 years. These figures already take potential improvement of energy efficiency into account. The current study could not …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Biological Diversity

    colourful flowering summer meadow

    … migration behaviour, habitat selection and foraging. For migratory birds, warming potentially leads to an earlier return in spring and a delayed departure in autumn. … migration behaviour, habitat selection and foraging. For migratory birds, warming potentially leads to an earlier return in spring and a delayed departure in autumn. …

  • Press release 13/2020 from 20.03.2020 | Last changed: 27.03.2020

    UBA names water body type of the year 2020

    Ein kleiner Bachabschnitt fließt durch ein Waldstück

    … nature and people in times of increasing weather extremes. Flood waves can also be mitigated with such measures. In low water periods, floodplain meadows serve as …