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  • Press release 24/2024 from 28.05.2024 | Last changed: 31.05.2024

    German bathing waters rated excellent again

    Children jump in a lake.

    German bathing waters rated excellent again More than 96 percent of bathing waters in Germany were once again rated as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ The quality of bathing water … by the EU commission’s report on the quality of European bathing water, which was presented in Brussels on 28 May 2024. Overall, 98 percent of official German bathing …

  • 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.

    Bathing waters in Germany once again receive top marks 97 percent of bathing waters awarded … by the European Commission’s annual report on bathing water quality across Europe, presented in Brussels on 20 June 2025. Nearly 2,300 officially designated bathing … as ‘poor’. To protect the health of swimmers, swimming was prohibited or advised against on 148 occasions as a precaution. The primary reasons were either excessive …

  • 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.

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature … in each category at the end of June 2024. In addition, a “Community Award” will be presented, for which interested members of the public can vote online at  … Associated content Links FAQs on the federal award and the application (German) The winners of the Blue Compass 2022 (German) Award ceremony of the Blue …

  • 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)

    … Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) Looking for ideas on living with climate change Citizens can participate in the … is currently refining the German ⁠Adaptation Strategy from 2008 and intends to present a new precautionary climate change adaptation strategy by the end of 2024. …

  • Press release 48/2024 from 06.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    UBA game “Little Impacts” wins the German Children’s Software Award TOMMI 2024

    Das Bild zeigt das Logo des Deutschen Kindersoftwarepreises TOMMI.

    UBA game “Little Impacts” wins the German Children’s Software Award TOMMI 2024 Children and young people’s jury voted … and family – the German Environment Agency’s (UBA) mobile game “Little Impacts” (in German) shows how this can be achieved. In five interactive chapters, players …

  • Press release 26/2021 from 01.06.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent Top marks for nearly all bathing waters in … or due to renovation work. At 27 bathing waters, no samples could be taken (in part) due to the pandemic; hence these bathing waters were not classified. … unlikely. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no evidence at present that the virus is transmitted via water. However, people who suffer from an …

  • Press release 28/2024 from 06.06.2024 | Last changed: 21.06.2024

    The German Environment Agency celebrates 50 years of environmental protection at its Dessau site

    Zu sehen ist das Hauptgeäude des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau. Im Anschtt befindet sich ein Teil der bunten Fassade sowie die Blickrichtiung zum gläsernen Haupteingang.

    … The German Environment Agency celebrates 50 years of environmental protection at its … of the Basic Law, 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall and 50 years of the German Environment Agency (UBA). Since it was founded on 22 July 1974, the UBA has … die Gesundheit der Menschen insgesamt. Viele Gründe, um gemeinsam zu feiern. … The German Environment Agency celebrates 50 years of environmental protection at its …

  • 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

    … Joint presse release by German Environment Agency and German Federal Environmental Foundation A focus on … in years 5 to 13. The programmes are associated with a talk series featuring presentations once a month. The exhibition is open Monday thru Thursday from 8.00 to … see www.planetgesundheit.org. Associated content Links Exhibition "Planet Health" (German) All press releases Tags exhibition Klimawandel und Gesundheit … Climate …

  • Press release 28/2016 from 16.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    European Mobility Week brings sustainable mobility a step closer

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … cities and municipalities from all over Europe are participating, including the German cities Frankfurt/Main, Erfurt and Würzburg. Press release No. 28/2016 | … Associated content Links Kick-off event on 16.09.2016 (in German) Map: campaigns in Germany (in German) Information for municipalities (in

  • 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

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig Art and the … Tue and Thu–Sun 10am–6pm, Wed 12am-8pm, Mon closed Public holidays 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (including Easter Monday and Whit Monday) Day ticket € 10 / concessions € 7 Free … 2318, e-mail: fotini.mavromati@uba.de Associated content Links Art and Environment (German) Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig Instagram: Zero Waste Exibition All press …

  • Press release 14/2025 from 11.04.2025 | Last changed: 15.04.2025

    Environmental pollutants: How exposed are children and young people?

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … Environmental pollutants: How exposed are children and young people? German Environment Agency launches health study “ALISE” Blood sample Source: Guido … have on the health of young people? These and other questions are addressed by the German Environment Agency's (UBA) German Children and Young People's Environmental Health Study ALISE (“Aligned Study …

  • 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

    The German Organic Waste Campaign launches Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023 Kitchen … potential for separate collection. Associated content Links Organic Waste Bin Day (German) Organic Waste Bin Challenge (German) Tips for sustainable shopping and food consumption (German) All press …