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  • Press release 03/2024 from 16.01.2024 | Last changed: 18.01.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition Innovative projects for climate mitigation and adaptation …

  • Publication from 31.01.2022

    PIWI and the plastic soup

    piwi and the plastic soup

    … the stream flows into the river and the river into the sea. Everywhere PIWI makes new friends but also fins lots of rubbish. On his trip to the ocean PIWI enjoys lots …

  • Press release 05/2014 from 29.01.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Putting power gluttons on a diet

    smartphones

    … household of two can save 250 euros through more economical use of energy. A new brochure by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) about saving energy in the home … without giving up any comfort. The brochure also gives guidance on the purchase of new devices and helps to track undetected power gluttons in the home. UBA's Vice …

  • Press release 47/2019 from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet

    Foto der Ausstellung in Osnabrück

    … water bodies harm more than just the environment. "Planet Gesundheit", the new interactive exhibition opened today shows how to manage daily life with fewer … played by cities, which must ensure in particular that land sealing is avoided and new green areas and natural floodplains are created. Such measures are classified as …

  • Press release 29/2023 from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 04.09.2023

    First "Environment in the Neighbourhood" Action Days bring sustainable commitment to life locally

    Kinder pflanzen in Dessau ein Blumenbeet.

    … campaigns in Bremen and various neighbourhood events in Berlin and Bochum. With the new action days, the BMUV and UBA want to draw the public's attention to the … to improve networking between actors and citizens and, at the same time, to test a new format for participation. Press release No. 29/2023 | 01.09.2023 Federal …

  • Press release 06/2016 from 18.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Klimafieber

    bunte, von Kindern gemalte Bilder zeigen eine Kuh, die Methan-Wolken ausstößt, grüne Marsmännchen, eine Frau und einen Jungen, der mit einer futuristischen Brille vor einem Laptop sitzt

    … change and climate protection are the subject of Klimafieber [Climate fever], a new workbook by the German Environment Agency (UBA). Its illustrations by … classroom instruction for years 3-7. Press release No. 06/2016 | 18.02.2016 The new UBA publication has all kinds of information about climate change and is full of …

  • Press release 33/2023 from 18.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2023

    Looking for ideas on living with climate change

    A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

    … ideas and further input from as many people as possible for the development of the new precautionary climate adaptation strategy with measurable goals. The "Your … refining the German ⁠Adaptation Strategy from 2008 and intends to present a new precautionary climate change adaptation strategy by the end of 2024. This …

  • 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

    … and youth in particular with information about noise and its effects. UBA has a new interactive publication for pupils in the third and fourth class (title: Akustik & Lärm), available free of charge. Press release No. 17 | 28.04.2015 The new publication teaches pupils what the human ear looks like, what functions it …

  • Press release 32/2023 from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 30.11.2023

    European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves energy

    A banner reads: "European Mobility Week 16 to 22 September Mix and Move! - climate-friendly mobility."

    … European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves energy A new record number of 177 German municipalities and districts are taking part in the … life. Information events, competitions and glimpses behind the scenes also provide new perspectives and inspiration for everyday life. In many municipalities, such as …

  • Press release 07/2020 from 12.02.2020 | Last changed: 08.04.2020

    Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in Leipzig

    Ein Frauengesicht mit Plastikstücken

    … of busy roads, Vibha Galhotra brings the monstrous levels of air pollution in New Delhi visibly to life as the “Black Cloud”, a cloud of black paper dragons, and … Whatever the issue – be it recycling and upcycling, one’s own consumer behaviour, new technologies or simply waste prevention – the exhibition aims not only to take a …

  • Press release 26/2025 from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Bathing waters in Germany once again receive top marks

    Zwei Menschen rennen freudig ins Wasser.

    … respective federal states (Bundesländer). A nationwide overview is available via a new interactive map application from the Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG). In …

  • Press release 15/2023 from 25.05.2023 | Last changed: 30.05.2023

    The German Organic Waste Campaign launches Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023

    Garden waste bin

    … is being held over a longer period of time than previously and will begin on the - newly declared - "Organic Waste Bin Day" on 26 May 2023. The campaign's motto is … of organic waste and its recycling. About one year after the first measurement, a new measurement of the foreign matter content will be carried out. Based on the two …