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  • Press release 41/2025 from 09.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    How the national 2040 climate target can be achieved

    Ein Schornstein stößt dunklen Qualm aus.

    … such as shipping and aviation. As a future technology, it offers opportunities for innovation and mechanical engineering and can increase independence as well as … significant contribution to reducing emissions. With the currently proposed Action Programme for Natural Climate Protection (ANK), the LULUCF sector has the …

  • Press release 44/2023 from 04.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    The German Ecodesign Award 2023 goes to twelve pioneering projects

    The jury posing in front of a building

    … measure. The twelve prize winners show how the future can be shaped. We need such innovations to be able to contribute to the reduction of resource consumption.” Dr. … of change. The efficient use of resources as well as improved design reduce the environmental impacts of products throughout their entire life cycle.” The German …

  • Press release 21/2024 from 14.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    29 municipalities honoured for their exemplary organic waste collection

    auf einem Gehweg steht vor einer grünen Hecke eine braune Mülltonne, auf der "Bioabfälle" steht und aus der Gartenabfälle herausgucken

    … foreign matter in the organic waste bin according to the criteria of creativity, innovation, awareness and effectiveness. This challenge is also a combination of … Organic Waste Bin Campaign Registration for the Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2024 Programme of the award ceremony at IFAT Munich Organic Waste Day All press releases …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … 2030.” Press release No. 06/2024 | 01.02.2024 The study analysed and compared the environmental and climate impact of passenger cars and commercial vehicles with … significantly in the coming years. Not only ⁠climate impact a nalysed For some environmental impacts, there are still some disadvantages for electric cars …

  • Press release 07/2021 from 15.03.2021 | Last changed: 16.06.2021

    Germany's greenhouse gas emissions down 8.7 percent in 2020

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … must be massively reduced. The Federal Climate Protection Act creates a new and innovative framework for this because the federal government will have to implement … hard coal-fired power plants at the end of 2020 in the course of the coal phase-out programme will only begin to have a significant impact on the climate footprint in …

  • Press release 15/2022 from 15.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Greenhouse gas emissions rose by 4.5 percent in 2021

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … 2021 Federal Ministry for Climate Action announces comprehensive immediate action programme The energy industry accounts for the majority of energy-related emissions … government will now take quick counteraction with its Immediate Climate Action Programme. Stepping up the pace of renewable energy expansion is key here. We have …

  • 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 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 … of the climate crisis. As part of the Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK), the BMUV supports local authorities via the KfW⁠ with tree …

  • 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 …

  • News from 10.11.2025 | Last changed: 25.11.2025

    COP30 World Climate Conference: Together for the climate

    Logo: COP30 Brasil

    … last year's  COP29 in Baku where a decision was made to increase transparency, environmental integrity, and ecological sustainability in global emissions trading … to the Emissions Gap Report 202 5 published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which also took into account the NDCs announced by China and the …