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  • Press release 38/2022 from 16.09.2022 | Last changed: 21.09.2022

    Blauer Kompass award for outstanding projects in climate change adaptation and risk prevention

    Groupphoto

    … on the part of associations and foundations. The award-winning projects highlight that we can tackle this core task together: in our city or municipality, at work or at school – for climate change adaptation and in the fight against the … we must take on now, something we can see almost every day, even here in Germany. That is why the Blauer Kompass award winners are so important. They show that

  • Press release 10/2017 from 22.03.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Water body type 2017

    Lehnmühle Reservoir in Saxony

    … water body type of 2017 is a model for other water bodies in Germany, most of which do not yet have good ecological status. These are the findings of a new study by the …

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

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … member: “Ecological design is becoming increasingly popular and relevant. We are working to ensure that ecological aspects in design continue to gain ground and can become the … Division at the Öko-Institut in Freiburg) Paula Raché (Communication Designer and works with Material Stories on exhibitions, publications and interdisciplinary …

  • Press release 13/2025 from 21.03.2025 | Last changed: 25.03.2025

    World Water Day 2025: Glacier protection and lowland streams

    Gletscher-Foto aus der Arktis Svalbard

    … the Alps. Glacier retreat in the Antarctic It is not only the glaciers in Germany that are affected. Of particular concern is the state of the polar ice caps, whose … on behalf of the UBA, a research team is analysing the changes in a local glacier that is part of the extensive Collins Glacier on Antarctica's King George Island. … species. In addition, increasing summer heat is causing smaller streams to dry out more frequently – an existential threat to the entire ecosystem , wildlife and local …

  • Press release 48/2020 from 15.10.2020 | Last changed: 20.10.2020

    Coronavirus protection in schools: Airing rooms for five minutes, every 20 minutes

    a virus in a close-up foto

    … "The handbook offers guidance for all those involved in schools and I am pleased that we can now make it available to all the Länder, school authorities and schools. … exchange and efficient ventilation contain brief and precise information on why, when and how to ventilate - and also refer to frequently asked questions. With …

  • Article from 01.04.2022 | Last changed: 08.12.2022

    Digitalisation as engine of transformation for a green economy

    a green globe lies in green grass, inside it the word "CO2" with three arrows pointing down. Around the globe placed five icons: Wind turbines, e-car, solar plant, power plant and hand with leaves.

    … first used proactively by the UN Secretary-General in 2012 to describe an approach that unites the entire range of economic policies relevant to sustainable … Green Economy is thus the guiding principle of an ecologically sustainable economy that links ecology and economy in a positive way and increases societal prosperity. … 1.5 billion people consuming products and services via e-commerce platforms and more than half of the world's population active on social media. This emphasises the …

  • Article from 03.03.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Chemical contamination in the Antarctic

    Appearances are misleading - even in the pure white of the polar landscape, pollutants can already be detected.

    … from the scientific community. This is especially true for harmful substances that persist, i.e., remain, in the environment and can be transported long distances … by many studies, only a few studies exist so far for the Antarctic. Nevertheless, the results to date show that harmful substances can be introduced into … report with the recommendations, summaries of the presentations and reports of the working groups can be downloaded here . " Associated content Links UNEP-SAICM …

  • Article from 07.12.2021 | Last changed: 07.12.2021

    Ammunition in the sea

    Gefahren durch Munitionsaltlasten für Schifffahrt, Fischerei, menschliche Gesundheit und das Meeresökosystem

    … to be published in early 2023. Pollution from chemical munitions Significantly more chemical munitions (5,000 tonnes) were dumped in the Baltic Sea than in the … Loch). Chemical warfare agents are chemical compounds used for military purposes that disrupt the physiological functions of the human organism to such an extent … drifted. The reaction of the warfare agents with water through hydrolysis produces less toxic substances. Exceptions are tough-lost (mixture of S-lost and thickening …

  • Article from 03.12.2025 | Last changed: 03.12.2025

    European Earth Observation Programme Copernicus

    Sentinel-2 RGB satellite image of Dessau-Roßlau (date of recording: June 21, 2020), overlaid with the data product “Riparian Zones” (reference year 2012), provided by the Copernicus Land Service.

    … and to encourage wider use of its data. The UBA is also involved in the German working group of the international “Group on Earth Observation” (GEO). GEO promotes … collected Earth observation data and connects initiatives and organizations working in this field. Furthermore, the UBA explores the potential applications of … and to encourage wider use of its data. The UBA is also involved in the German working group of the international “Group on Earth Observation” (GEO). GEO promotes …

  • Article from 22.02.2024 | Last changed: 19.05.2025

    German Environmental Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024)

    a colorful picture with many different faces

    … years. The last GerES focussing on the adult population was GerES III (1997–1999), more than 20 years ago. This is the 6th cycle of the German Environmental Survey. To … sample fo investigation of exposure to pollutants such as persistent substance that accumulate in the body e.g. metals, PFAS and pesticides. A brief survey … protection - GerES VI Invitation letter Invitation to participate in the Survey Reminder Card GerES VI - Reminder Card Appointment reply card Appointment reply card - …