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  • Press release 35/2020 from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 12.08.2020

    Rodent control measures are contaminating fish

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … where it bioaccumulates in fish liver. These are the findings of a new research project done on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA). The active substances … of rodenticide. Nearly every one of the fish liver samples analysed in the research project – perch, pikeperch, brown trout, chub, and gudgeon – contained residues of … accumulate in aquatic organisms and have a poisoning effect. A follow-on UBA project by the Federal Institute of Hydrology in collaboration with the Bavarian …

  • Press release 25/2023 from 07.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.07.2023

    UBA presents study on water management consequences of brown coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    A canal in the Spreewald forest

    … government, the federal states, academia and civil society. This brings to an end a project that has lasted more than two years and is the prelude to a structural … The federal states of Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin have already initiated several projects that will build on the findings of the UBA study. In order to decide on the …

  • Press release 03/2023 from 23.01.2023 | Last changed: 25.01.2023

    German Ecodesign Award 2023: Federal Government competition renews offer of reward for ecological design

    Das Logo des Bundespreis Ecodesign

    … 2023 to make an entry for the German Ecodesign Award. Wanted: innovative ideas and projects that are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include … experts and a high-ranking jury who carry out evaluations. Awards are granted to projects that demonstrate excellence in terms of environmental and design quality as … 2023 to make an entry for the German Ecodesign Award. Wanted: innovative ideas and projects that are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include …

  • News from 18.09.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … Previous Certain substances are harmful to man and the environment. The AskREACH project will raise awareness on Substances of Very High Concern in articles among … European population the German Environment Agency (UBA) has launched the EU LIFE project AskREACH in collaboration with 20 project partners from 13 EU Member States. …

  • News from 10.10.2017 | Last changed: 20.10.2017

    Guidance for climate-friendly investment

    two engineers (a women and a man) in a windfarm

    … financial institutions like development banks should proceed and identifies which projects should no longer be funded. 10.10.2017 Our economies will have to … goals agreed in Paris. This requires worldwide investments in low-carbon assets and projects. The overarching goal is to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees in …

  • News from 06.08.2018 | Last changed: 01.10.2018

    Online survey: Chemicals in consumer goods

    Yellow rubber ducks

    … are harmful to man and the environment. As part of the “AskREACH” EU LIFE project, staff in companies which produce or sell consumer products are able to … endocrine-disrupting or are considered an environmental health risk. The EU LIFE project AskREACH is raising awareness among Europe's people, trade and industry about the presence of SVHC in articles.  The project is carrying out a survey. Consumers could take part until 31 July 2018. The …

  • Appointment from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.01.2026

    NiCE-Conference “From Niche to Centre”

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … Thursday, March 12th, 2026 - 14:00 UBA invites to the final conference of the EU project “NiCE” on March 11–12, 2026, at the UBA headquarters in Dessau-Roßlau. … across Europe, the UBA has researched, collected best practices, conducted pilot projects in cities, and developed recommendations for action. The expert conference … cities, facilitate networking among urban development actors to initiate follow-up projects, actively involve participants by giving them opportunities to contribute …

  • Press release 29/2018 from 02.10.2018 | Last changed: 12.10.2018

    Who are the winners of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2018? Jury announces nominees

    Gruppenfoto der Jury

    … for this year's award yesterday at the Kulturforum Berlin. The jury selected 24 projects from about 130 competing entries in the areas of building, home, interior … A touring exhibition of all the nominated and winning projects will be making stops at several trade fairs and museums in 2019. The German … for this year's award yesterday at the Kulturforum Berlin. The jury selected 24 projects from about 130 competing entries in the areas of building, home, interior …

  • News from 20.07.2021 | Last changed: 05.08.2021

    SustainFashion - Sustainability information all about textiles

    in einem Geschäft hängen viele weiße T-Shirts auf Bügeln an einer Stange

    … by HEJSupport offers, funded by the UBA as part of an Associations project. Different aspects of the sector are highlighted, such as environmental … from one source. The SustainFashion website was therefore developed as part of a project of the Project funding for Non-Profit-Organizations (Verbändeförderung). A …

  • News from 02.04.2020 | Last changed: 08.04.2020

    Research project on critical constituents in intermediates

    Oil refinery

    Research project on critical constituents in intermediates Oil refinery Source: … amount of petroleum- and coal-based chemicals is used as intermediates. A research project recently launched by UBA is intended to clarify, whether intermediate … constituents of concern in the value chain or their release into the environment. … Research project on critical constituents in intermediates

  • News from 22.03.2024 | Last changed: 22.03.2024

    NonHazCity 3 Building Award: Policies for non-hazardous buildings

    Newly constructed basement walls are insulated

    … soil and groundwater. Source: Kara / Fotolia.com NonHazCity 3 is a European project under the framework of the EU Interreg Program for the Baltic Sea Region. The project aims to reduce hazardous substances in the construction sector and to … substance circular economy zero pollution ambition … NonHazCity 3 is a European project under the framework of the EU Interreg Program for the Baltic Sea Region. …

  • Press release 49/2021 from 06.12.2021 | Last changed: 15.11.2024

    German Ecodesign Award goes to 10 products and concepts demonstrating innovative, sustainable design

    Jury of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2021

    … Ecodesign Award 2021 today. The award went to a very diverse set of innovative projects, ranging from personal care products one can mix at home, a school building … Ecodesign Award 2021 today. The award went to a very diverse set of innovative projects, ranging from personal care products one can mix at home, a school building …