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  • Press release 35/2023 from 27.09.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Nominees selected for the German Ecodesign Award 2023

    The jury posing in front of a building

    … will now have the chance to win the German Ecodesign Award 2023. The prizes will be presented by Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke on 4 December. Press release … will now have the chance to win the German Ecodesign Award 2023. The prizes will be presented by Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke on 4 December. … Imaginative, …

  • Press release 26/2025 from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Bathing waters in Germany once again receive top marks

    Zwei Menschen rennen freudig ins Wasser.

    … by the European Commission’s annual report on bathing water quality across Europe, presented in Brussels on 20 June 2025. Nearly 2,300 officially designated bathing … by the European Commission’s annual report on bathing water quality across Europe, presented in Brussels on 20 June 2025. Nearly 2,300 officially designated bathing …

  • Press release 38/2024 from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    Majority of German cities and municipalities are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis

    Deutsche Kleinstadt mit aufgehender Sonne

    … came into effect. For the German Länder, this forms a legislative framework to present a climate adaptation strategy and to ensure that the local authorities provide climate adaptation plans. A representative national survey on behalf of the German Environment Agency, the first … Climate Adaptation Survey 2023” (Kommunalbefragung Klimaanpassung) is the first representative national survey about municipal climate adaptation progress. It was …

  • Press release 24/2015 from 24.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … of ragweed pollen in Germany that will be four times higher by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the … of ragweed pollen in Germany that will be four times higher by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the …

  • 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

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

  • Press release 45/2015 from 08.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    German diet is a strain on the climate

    Eine Vielzahl von abgepacktem und rohem Fleisch

    … consumption of resources and land as well as the associated nitrate pollution of soil and waters and high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. All the same, there is … consumption of resources and land as well as the associated nitrate pollution of soil and waters and high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. All the same, there is …

  • Press release 32/2016 from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmentally harmful subsidies in transport sector at record level

    exhaust pipe of a car emitting exhaust gases

    … protection and to make mobility viable for the future", said Ms Krautzberger at the presentation of her Agency's annual publication Schwerpunkte 2016 in Berlin. Press … protection and to make mobility viable for the future", said Ms Krautzberger at the presentation of her Agency's annual publication Schwerpunkte 2016 in Berlin. … …

  • Press release 21/2016 from 31.05.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    The gardening season kicks off

    compost heap in a garden

    … does not need to be disposed with other household waste. Compost also rejuvenates soil and is an excellent fertiliser. However, it only makes sense to compost if it … and flowerbeds) is lacking, compost fertilisation could lead to oversupply of the soil. It is important to find the right place for good compost, namely a (half) shady spot on open soil. Wire netting on the ground can prevent rodents from gaining access. To avoid …

  • Press release 15/2019 from 28.05.2019 | Last changed: 05.06.2019

    Environmental Awareness Study 2018

    Titelbild der Umweltbewusstseinsstudie 2018

    … and the President of the German Environment Agency (UBA), Maria Krautzberger, presented today. The majority of the population believes that the important … and the President of the German Environment Agency (UBA), Maria Krautzberger, presented today. The majority of the population believes that the important …

  • Press release 41/2023 from 10.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2023

    Antibiotic resistance: Study shows high pressure to take action

     a lot of pills in different colours

    … first study with detailed insights into global antibiotic production will now be presented at a press conference on Friday (10/11/2023). “Our findings reveal an … first study with detailed insights into global antibiotic production will now be presented at a press conference on Friday (10/11/2023). “Our findings reveal an …

  • Press release 09/2023 from 01.03.2023 | Last changed: 06.03.2023

    Paludiculture: More climate action with rewetted peatlands

    drainage channel through a peatland

    … the effort faces challenges. For one, there must be enough water available to keep soils wet enough. Buildings or roads which cross peatland soils can impair or prevent rewetting. In addition, the majority of peatlands are …

  • News from 25.09.2020 | Last changed: 06.10.2020

    Database presents German initiatives on UN sustainability goal 12

    Home page of the SDG 12 database

    Database presents German initiatives on UN sustainability goal 12 The SDG 12 … production patterns". It currently comprises more than 120 activities. … Database presents German initiatives on UN sustainability goal 12