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  • Press release 28/2025 from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Boom despite crisis: German GreenTech sector continues on growth trajectory

    Two people standing on a wind turbine.

    … around 7.5 percent of those employed in Germany, nine percent of Germany's gross value added, and 8.4 percent of exports can be attributed to this sector. Gross value added amounted to 314 billion euros in 2023. Since 2010, it has grown by an … impressive evidence of this: The GreenTech sector has developed strongly and is now a driving force for the German economy. Focusing on environmentally friendly …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-2: Precautions taken among the population

    The picture shows an assortment of emergency provisions including groceries such as beans, rice and tinned food, batteries, adhesive tape, toilet paper, tea lights and lighters.

    … to them personally, was at first declining up to 2016 by 11 %. Compared to a value of still 59 % in 2012, this value had dropped to just 48 % by 2016. However, over a period from 2016 up to the … to them personally, was at first declining up to 2016 by 11 %. Compared to a value of still 59 % in 2012, this value had dropped to just 48 % by 2016. However, …

  • Press release 03/2025 from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more

    Voller Einkaufswagen vor Supermarktregal.

    … the food system, it makes sense and is logical to start with the key player in the value chain – the food retail sector. Retail has a major influence on agriculture … PENNY and REWE) in environmental and climate protection.⁠ The current study now finds that both the political measures taken since then, such as the Supply … only focus on their own greenhouse gas emissions, but also on those of the entire value chain,” says UBA President Messner. “However, the increased environmental and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BAU-R-2: Green roofs in cities

    The picture shows the metal facade of a modern commercial building almost completely covered with a climbing plant.

    … . 147 - BBSR (Hg.) 2015: Überflutungs- und Hitzevorsorge durch die Stadtentwicklung – Strategien und … 43. https://www.bbsr.bund.de/BBSR/DE/veroeffentlichungen/sonderveroeffentlichungen/2015/UeberflutungHitzeVorsorge.html . 147 - Tröltzsch J., Görlach B., Lückge H., … . 147 - BBSR (Hg.) 2015: Überflutungs- und Hitzevorsorge durch die Stadtentwicklung – Strategien und …

  • Press release 22/2017 from 02.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.08.2017

    Data on the Environment 2017: More climate protection action required

     Polar bear on ice floe

    … levels of nitrogen oxides in urban areas continue to be a problem. The 2016 limit value for mean annual NO 2 concentration was exceeded at 57 percent of the measuring … so good: only some 26 percent of Germany's lakes were rated "good" or "high " in 2015 pursuant to the EU Water Framework Directive, and only seven percent of rivers … along the North and Baltic Seas achieved good or high ecological status. The limit value for nitrate was exceeded at 18 percent of the groundwater measuring points. …

  • Press release 32/2015 from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    State Secretary Flasbarth: Sustainable chemistry is more than just chemical safety

    … at the kick-off of an international conference in Berlin. Press release No. 32/2015 | 24.09.2015 The President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and patron of the … will be attending tomorrow's international conference "Sustainable Chemistry 2015: The way forward". The agenda will include both theoretical concerns in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study

    The picture shows a detailed view of cereal plants infested with brown rust.

    … This fungus which in the past was mostly found in warm agricultural areas, has now become relevant throughout Germany and is increasingly becoming the predominant … trend towards increased rape beetle infestation, it has to be borne in mind that by now the species has developed increased resistance towards the usual insecticides. … This fungus which in the past was mostly found in warm agricultural areas, has now become relevant throughout Germany and is increasingly becoming the predominant …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-I-1: Person hours due to weather-related damage events

    The picture shows an inundated landscape. In the centre of the picture a flooded road can be seen, with a lorry passing. There are people visible on the lorry’s load platform. In the picture’s foreground, part of a blue emergency vehicle is visible with blue warning lamps fitted all round the vehicle which is also driving along this flooded road.

    … the organisations active in the field of civic protection are signalling already now that the number of weather-related call-outs for which technical assistance is … the organisations active in the field of civic protection are signalling already now that the number of weather-related call-outs for which technical assistance is …

  • Press release 27/2024 from 04.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Federal Environment Ministry supports preventive health measures in the climate crisis

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … effects of climate change on the German population and also present a resilience guide.” BfS President Inge Paulini: “Due to climate change, people in Germany are … for the end of 2024. One focus of action is health protection. The series of guides published by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … as travel and holiday destinations in view of their high leisure and recreation value. In numerous adjacent communities on the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts, the … increase in tangible assets in the coastal regions: In the North German Plain, the value of the total of assets runs to three-figure billions. The protection of … as travel and holiday destinations in view of their high leisure and recreation value. In numerous adjacent communities on the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts, the …

  • Press release 12/2025 from 20.03.2025 | Last changed: 04.08.2025

    Culture as the fourth dimension of sustainability

    Vier Personen sitzen auf der Bühne

    … Messner, the president of the UBA."In times of social upheaval, we need a change in values for a better life in a safe and multifaceted environment. With the fifth UBA …