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  • Press release 46/2024 from 02.12.2024 | Last changed: 05.12.2024

    13th German Ecodesign Award honours ten outstanding ideas for the future

    Auf dem Bild sind alle Mitglieder der Jury für den Bundespreis Ecodesign 2024 zu sehen.

    … pioneers in their respective sectors and combine outstanding design with reduced environmental impact.” ⁠ UBA ⁠President Dirk Messner: “This year's award winners are … of the combination of traditional craft skills and contemporary environmental responsibility.” The competition will be announced again across Europe on 20 January …

  • Press release 38/2025 from 23.10.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    CBAM simplified: 90% of Companies Exempt from CO₂ Border Adjustment

    Container in einem Hafen

    … the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency is responsible for implementing and enforcing the CBAM. Further information: CBAM in … of 2023, the DEHSt at the German Environment Agency has been the national authority responsible for the CO 2 border adjustment mechanism introduced in October 2023. DEHSt is also responsible for implementing the EU ETS 1, the national emissions trading scheme for …

  • News from 15.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary

    tomato in the dustbin

    … (vzbv) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) are now drawing attention to the environmental impact of foodstuffs and the effects on consumers. Ahead of the …

  • Press release 33/2025 from 17.09.2025 | Last changed: 22.09.2025

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … has recognised pioneering concepts, products, and services that combine design and environmental responsibility in innovative ways. The competition is organised by the Federal …

  • Press release 17 from 28.04.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Too much noise: One in every eight children shows signs of impaired hearing

    a young boy with headphones

    … that noise exposure starts in childhood, based on its evaluation of the German Environmental Survey 2003-2006 for Children. In the German Environmental Survey one in every twelve children ages 11-14 reported that … set to play at moderate volume whenever possible. Associated content Links German Environmental Survey for Children 2003/2006 more about noise on UBA's website …

  • 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

    … precautions. The Federal Environment Ministry is continuing to strengthen the environmental policy framework through initiatives such as the Federal Climate … animal-borne pathogens.”  “Heat action plans are a central adaptation measures in response to the health consequences of climate change”, explains UBA President Dirk …

  • Press release 31/2015 from 18.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Young people declare war on marine litter

    plastic bottles and other pieces of waste in the sea

    … | 18.09.2015 These are shocking figures, ones which make the dimensions of this environmental problem quite clear. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is focussing …

  • Press release 40/2025 from 01.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    From hemp to high-tech: 14 projects honoured with the German Ecodesign Award

    Group photo

    … was established in 2012 to demonstrate, through concrete examples, the relevance of environmental aspects in the design process. Even in the competition’s 14th year, it … Service, Concept and Young Talent, projects that combine design quality with environmental impact get to be recognised. The competition is open to companies of …