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  • Press release 04/2022 from 18.01.2022 | Last changed: 27.01.2022

    Blauer Kompass contest launches first round as a new federal prize

    Der Bundespreis Blauer Kompass hat eine blaue Kompassnadel als Logo

    … Thinkers, we welcome new ideas and projects that boldly tackle these problems. In addition to prize money, the winners will receive support with nationwide press and … work. Prize money will be used for new climate change adaptation activities. In addition, short films will be made on the award-winning projects, which the winners …

  • 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.

    … will select one winning project in each category at the end of June 2024. In addition, a “Community Award” will be presented, for which interested members of the … Environment in Berlin on 19 September 2024 as part of Climate Adaptation Week. In addition to prize money of 25,000 euros each and an award, the winners will also …

  • Press release 19/2020 from 19.05.2020 | Last changed: 20.05.2020

    German Environment Agency enhances its air quality app

    Zwei Smartphones auf lila-farbenem Hintergrund. Aufschrift: Wie gut ist die Luft, die sie atmen?

    … Environment Agency enhances its air quality app Now featuring ozone forecast in addition to up-to-date air quality data – optimised tablet version available The app …

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

    The gardening season kicks off

    compost heap in a garden

    … nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus available to plants. In addition, the compost must be able to air properly and be damp (though not wet). The …

  • Appointment from 09.02.2024 | Last changed: 06.03.2024

    Closing event of the project „Product Information 4.0“

    After scanning a QR code on a sweater, a smartphone displays information about the product

    Closing event of the project „Product Information 4.0“ Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 … and presentation of the results concerning a digital product passport. In addition to presenting the achieved results, the closing event offers insights into … Two panels will bring together experts from politics, industry, and science. … Closing event of the project „Product Information 4.0“

  • Press release 40/2020 from 11.09.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

    Current transport policy puts people with low income at a disadvantage

    Ein Fahrradfahrer in einem Stau mit Autos

    … Yet they pay only a small proportion of the environmental costs incurred. In addition, richer households benefit disproportionately from environmentally harmful … households with high incomes benefit from them to a greater extent than average. In addition, the more the state favours fossil motorised private transport through …

  • News from 04.04.2025 | Last changed: 04.04.2025

    More cooperation required to tackle PFAS pollution in soil

    Wildschein im Wald

    … a national PFAS action plan to identify and clean up contaminated sites. In addition, research in the field of PFAS analysis and remediation is to be … essential applications in order to prevent further contamination in the future. In addition, a Europe-wide database on PFAS contamination should be set up to make …

  • 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

    … wastewater is an important reason for the development of antibiotic resistance, in addition to the risk posed by the massive use of antibiotics in human and veterinary … water samples have been analysed for antibiotic concentrations in wastewater. In addition, water samples from the environment affected by the production facilities …

  • 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

    … Programme for Climate Adaptation will add to the portfolio of existing measures. In addition to that, we are working towards lasting financing of climate change … in cities in particular and poses a serious threat to health. The IPCC says that in addition to the dramatic evident effects there will be other subtle but nonetheless … such as restoration of waters or greening roofs, roads and public areas offer the additional benefit of protecting ecosystems and being a form of climate action …

  • Press release 49/2019 from 04.12.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    Soil of the Year 2020: Intertidal Flat Soil

    Bildmontage des Wattbodens mit einzelnen Bodenschichten im Untergrund

    … by sun, wind and rain. During high tide they drift with the water current. In addition, the salt content of the intertidal soil significantly determines …

  • Press release 40/2017 from 29.11.2017 | Last changed: 05.12.2017

    Wanted: success stories in civic participation!

    Zuhörer sitzen in einem Veranstaltungssaal in Stuhreihen

    … they consider exemplary and which will thereby be entered into the competition. In addition to prizes in the three categories mentioned, there will also be a special …