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  • News from 10.07.2017 | Last changed: 21.08.2017

    Blue Angel ecolabel now available for toys

    a child´s hand playing with toys

    … toys (PDF, in German) All news Related contents Schadstoffe in Produkten Related publications The Blue Angel Tags Blue Angel children's toys ecolabel sustainable …

  • Press release 44/2024 from 08.11.2024 | Last changed: 12.11.2024

    Consumer protection: UBA takes action against Chinese low-cost online marketplace Temu

    Kartons und geöffnete Pakete

    … “Cheap platforms like Temu are not concerned with sustainable consumption. They use unfair means to constantly create new incentives to buy. We are committed to … difficult for its customers to exercise their right of withdrawal and of using manipulative website designs. The action is also directed against allegedly …

  • Press release 41/2014 from 01.10.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Who will be the winner of the Blue Angel Prize 2014?

    award ceremony Blue Angel Award

    … the ecolabel for low-emission wood products and wood-base products (RAL-UZ 38). Because of its large surface area furniture can be a significant source of pollution in … wood pellet boilers (RAL-UZ 112). Wood pellet heating systems with the Blue Angel use renewable sources of energy and are efficient and low-emissions. They meet …

  • Press release 16/2023 from 07.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Marine Litter Round Table active against plastic pollution in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for seven years

    Müll liegt am Sandstrand, vor allem Plastik- und Fischereimüll.

    … may enter the international negotiation process. I am particularly committed to focusing on the beginning of the supply chain and preventing plastic waste wherever … must be effectively reduced at the point of generation, perhaps by banning single-use packaging and disposable plastic items. It’s horrifying how much plastic waste …

  • 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

    … (i.e. day length). An increase in temperature due to climate change can cause a temporal shift in these development and activity phases of plants and animals. … Biological Diversity Related contents Risiken und Anpassungspotential Related publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags …

  • Press release 24/2021 from 28.05.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Final data on nitrogen dioxide pollution 2020: downward trend continues

    Stau

    … of the vehicle fleet, local measures such as speed limits, driving bans or the use of lower-emission buses have weather effects that favour or worsen the spread of … and full list of measuring stations Current air data Smartphone-App "Air quality" Publications Luftqualität 2020 All press releases Tags limit value nitrogen dioxide …

  • Press release 43/2021 from 27.10.2021 | Last changed: 08.12.2021

    Drought, heavy rains and heat waves impact tourism

    überfluteter Campingplatz

    … risks for tourism Source: pwmotion / Fotolia.com Climate change in Germany is causing more heat, increased drought combined with water shortages and forest fires, … | 27.10.2021 Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze said, "Tourism is both a cause of and affected by climate change. About five percent of all greenhouse gas … Overview of all measures (German) Presentations of the conference (Youtube, German) Publications Folgen des Klimawandels für den Tourismus in den deutschen Alpen- und …

  • Press release 18/2022 from 01.04.2022 | Last changed: 07.04.2022

    Young people care about environment and climate

    junge Frauen am Laptop

    … In terms of their own behaviour, the study found that 62 percent often cycle or use public transport for everyday travel, 49 percent avoid plastic packaging, 23 …

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

    UBA presents concept for environmentally acceptable aviation

    passenger plane

    … is to reform distance classes and to establish a system more in line with the "user pays" principle. If air fare tax were graduated on the basis of how much noise … allowances to air carriers. Further climate effects of aviation that are caused by non-CO2 emissions at cruising altitude must also be included in the … trains travelling at night will replace national cargo flights. Associated content Publications Wohin geht die Reise? Umweltschonender Luftverkehr All press releases …

  • Press release 37/2025 from 20.10.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    Two percent can make a big difference

    Luftaufnahme einer ländlichen Flusslandschaft im Sommer.

    … environmental, nature conservation, and climate protection measures. A land-use target for watercourse development is an important component. Further …  can be found at the following links. Associated content Links River restoration Publications Flüssen und Bächen wieder mehr Raum zurückgeben Den Gewässern Raum …

  • News from 28.04.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

    UBA information film on emissions trading for fuels in Germany

    Szene aus dem Erklärfilm: Zeichnung eines Tanklasters als "Inverkehrbringer" und von Emissionszertifikaten

    … which has been in place throughout the European Union since 2005 for greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, industrial plants and aviation within the EU. … tradin Website of the DEHSt All news Related contents Fachbereich V Related publications Approaches to Carbon Leakage in Carbon Pricing Policies The extension …