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  • Press release 02/2021 from 28.01.2021 | Last changed: 08.02.2021

    Final account of 2019 greenhouse gases in Germany: Emissions declined by 35 per cent over 1990 levels

    Kohlekraftwerk

    … once again exceeds its budget from the Effort Sharing Decision (ESD). Unlike in 2016, 2017 and 2018, Germany cannot compensate for the 2019 surplus with surpluses … once again exceeds its budget from the Effort Sharing Decision (ESD). Unlike in 2016, 2017 and 2018, Germany cannot compensate for the 2019 surplus with surpluses …

  • Press release 29/2016 from 19.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Ensuring application safety and the environmentally compatible development and use of nanomaterials and other advanced materials

    Dimmable glass panels

    … processing and use through to recycling or disposal. Press release No. 29/2016 | 19.09.2016 Based on the federal authorities' research strategy launched in 2008, research … entitled "Nanotechnologie 2020" which the Federal Cabinet adopted on 14 September 2016. Its objective is an ongoing development and scientific validation of test …

  • Press release 30/2016 from 04.10.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Anniversary celebration of the Protocol of Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

    Protecting the Antarctic is one of the tasks of the Federal Environment Agency.

    … region on Earth. 37 states have signed the Protocol to date. Press release No. 30/2016 | 04.10.2016 The agreement prohibits the extraction of raw materials for commercial purposes … for the Protocol of Environmental Protection. At their last conference in June 2016 and on the anniversary of the signature of the Protocol, the voting Parties to …

  • Press release 34/2016 from 11.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.02.2017

    Resource-efficient products should be cheaper

    quarry

    … TV. It would raise the attractiveness of these goods.” Press release No. 34/2016 | 11.11.2016 Ms Krautzberger’s proposal is one among a number of others put forth by the … tonnes. Links: Download the resources report: www.umweltbundesamt.de/resourcesreport2016 Conference information online: www.resourcesforum.eu, www.ressourcenforum.de …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-4: Adaptation to climate change at the municipal level

    The picture shows a slightly hilly landscape characterised by agricultural activity. The centre of the picture shows a village embedded in the landscape. In an almost cloudless sky which is already tinged with orange, you can see a low sun wrapping the landscape in a warm light.

    … 2014 this proportion had diminished to 41 %, a distinctly lower percentage, and by 2016, the proportion had dwindled to only 30 %. In 2021 this value increased again … 2014 this proportion had diminished to 41 %, a distinctly lower percentage, and by 2016, the proportion had dwindled to only 30 %. In 2021 this value increased again …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services

    The picture shows a hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone screen is blue and shows the logo of DWD’s WarnWetter App. In the picture’s background, the black clouds of a thunderous sky are visible.

    … a sharp increase in usage to 61 %. However, in two subsequent surveys conducted in 2016 and 2021, the proportion of respondents who make use of the warning and … a sharp increase in usage to 61 %. However, in two subsequent surveys conducted in 2016 and 2021, the proportion of respondents who make use of the warning and …

  • News from 18.12.2017 | Last changed: 18.12.2017

    Data on the state of the environment in Germany: a mixed picture

    Two engineers discussing in an extensive photovoltaic installation

    … 18.12.2017 Climate change is one of the major challenges, and it keeps progressing: 2016 has again been the warmest year since weather records began. In the long-term, … has significantly increased since 2000. However, compared to the previous year, 2016 saw a rise in greenhouse gas emissions. There is a need for action, especially … is more positive with respect to water: 98 per cent of Germany's bathing waters in 2016 were in compliance with the requirements of the EU Bathing Water Directive. …

  • Press release 25/2016 from 21.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Blauer Kompass contest

    photomontage with a landscape and the banner "Blauer Kompass - Anpassungspioniere gesucht"

    … Kompass contest and slogan "Wanted: Pioneers of Adaptation". Press release No. 25/2016 | 21.06.2016 UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "The winners of the contest have … of the KomPass Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and Adaptation on 21 June 2016 at the German Environment Agency in Dessau-Roßlau. The winners were selected …

  • Press release 12/2017 from 30.03.2017 | Last changed: 05.05.2017

    Future-fit city: Much more money needed for buses and trains

    Aerial view of a city

    … in Großstädten Source: Statistisches Bundesamt 2017; Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt 2016; Statistik Austria 2016; Stadt Zürich 2017; UK Department of Transportation 2016 Download image (507.73 kB) Next Previous Links Environmental Benefits of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

    The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

    … information, this value had already risen to 52 % in 2014, and amounted to 44 % in 2016. In 2021 the proportion rose to 66 %. Also the proportion of respondents who … information, this value had already risen to 52 % in 2014, and amounted to 44 % in 2016. In 2021 the proportion rose to 66 %. Also the proportion of respondents who …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-1: Consideration of climate change in landscape programmes

    The picture shows hands holding a Tablet with the screen showing a map with contour lines as well as other markings. In the blurred background of the picture it is possible to see that the person holding the Tablet is standing in a wood.

    … exclusively or predominantly on reasons related to climate change.   128 - Lipp T. 2016: Landschaftsrahmenplan. In: Riedel W., Lange H., Jedicke E., Reinke M. (Hg.): … exclusively or predominantly on reasons related to climate change.   128 - Lipp T. 2016: Landschaftsrahmenplan. In: Riedel W., Lange H., Jedicke E., Reinke M. (Hg.): …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-1: Recreation areas

    The picture shows an aerial photograph of the ‘Straße des 17. Juni’, a street commemorating the building of the Berlin Wall (the anniversary of German unification takes place annually on 17th June). To the right and left of this street, you can see the canopy of trees in the Große Tiergarten park. The city’s silhouette is visible in the picture’s horizon, including the Reichstags building, tv tower, cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate.

    … in the metropoles and larger medium-sized towns was ultimately in decline. Since 2016 the provision in cities and metropoles with population figures in excess of … in the metropoles and larger medium-sized towns was ultimately in decline. Since 2016 the provision in cities and metropoles with population figures in excess of …