… can only be achieved by giving this water body – and all streams and rivers – more space to meander. Fewer inputs of nitrogen and phosphate to these rivers must … is "Water and Climate Change". The drought in the summers of recent years are proof that climate change can affect water supply in Germany too. It is becoming urgent to … with such measures. In low water periods, floodplain meadows serve as reservoirs. Less bare wasteland along the water also means more recreational value. The German …

… in a hearing test. The reasons are unknown, although loud music, in particular when listened to with headphones, is thought to be the culprit. On this year's … teachers booklet. As early as 2009 the Federal Environment Agency determined that noise exposure starts in childhood, based on its evaluation of the German …

… time, the German Organic Waste Campaign is launching a challenge with the aim of working together to improve the organic waste bin. The aim is to increase the amount … of organic waste is essential. Foreign matter such as plastic bags and other waste that has no place in the organic waste bin jeopardises the quality of the products … way. For the first time, this year's challenge combines educational activities for less plastic, glass or metal in organic waste bins with the concrete measurement of …

… climate?", "How has the climate changed since last century?", "What can everyone do to protect the climate?" These and many other questions on the topics of climate … of tasks are designed to be integrated in science subjects as well as German lessons. It also features ideas for starting your own climate protection project. … climate?", "How has the climate changed since last century?", "What can everyone do to protect the climate?" These and many other questions on the topics of climate …

… 16 to 22 September, municipalities together with local actors are demonstrating that being sustainably mobile can also save energy. Press release No. 32/2023 | … municipalities from all over Europe are showing how sustainable mobility can work in everyday life. Because walking, cycling or sharing transport saves energy. … to school, addressing the issue of parents driving their children to school, and working together with children and young people on safe routes to school for …

… with the SARS CoV-2 virus increases the closer people are to each other and when many people are in the same place at the same time. Therefore, rules for … 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 acute … and expose other bathers to risk. This is a universally applicable rule, regardless of which potential pathogens are involved. Associated content Links Interactive …

… The pilot action days are intended to make this commitment visible, to improve networking between actors and citizens and, at the same time, to test a new format for … creating a better quality of life in the city. I am therefore particularly pleased that many people in a range of locations are contributing together to making neighbourhoods more attractive and sustainable with good ideas and the will to create, and thus to …

… German bathing waters rated excellent again More than 96 percent of bathing waters in Germany were once again rated as … cause of inadequate hygienic water quality was mostly due to heavy rainfall events that had carried dirty water into the bodies of water. In a further 24 cases, … in bathing waters.    Associated content Percentage of German bathing waters that comply with the provisions of the Bathing Water Directive.. Source: European …

… claim the amount of litter in the world's oceans to be up to 142 million tonnes and that there are up to 18,000 pieces of plastic waste for every square kilometre of … on research on waste pathways and the impact of trash on marine animals and is working to develop proposals for measures to combat marine litter. UBA is also … Activities which don't take place directly at the coast can nevertheless benefit the oceans and seas because a lot of marine litter reaches open waters …

… a wide variety of programme items and hands-on activities for children and adults. More than ten organisations from the region will be presenting their work in and for Dessau. Visitors can generate their own electricity for soap … back together on the past 50 years and look ahead to the future, to present our work, engage in dialogue and celebrate together. On this day, we want to show all …

… to limit their extent and consequences. We have created a standardised framework for climate adaptation at federal, state and local level with the Federal … would therefore like to highlight the many outstanding climate adaptation projects that are being implemented locally in municipalities, companies and by civil society … published monitoring report on the German adaptation strategy⁠ from the UBA shows that the climate crisis is worsening and that efforts to adpat to climate change⁠ …