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  • 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

    … than 2 degrees. A new UBA study proposes the criteria by which public financial institutions like development banks should proceed and identifies which projects … align investments with 2°C-compatible pathways study is aimed at public financial institutions and development banks in particular. These institutions already …

  • News from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 26.06.2025

    EU project PARC: Knowledge Hub on Safe and Sustainable by Design

    Eine Hand hält ein Reagenzglas, in dem sich sinnbildlich ein Abbild der Erde befindet.

    … PARC. It was created by a group of PARC partners jointly led by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment and the German Environment Agency … an EU Horizon Europe project with a duration of 7 years. With more than 200 partner institutions from 27 member states, as well as the UK and Switzerland, PARC is …

  • Press release 02/2023 from 13.01.2023 | Last changed: 09.02.2023

    Possible ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the EU

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … The proposal for Germany was drafted by the UBA in collaboration with the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), with the help of the Dutch, Danish, Norwegian … The proposal for Germany was drafted by the UBA in collaboration with the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) and the Federal Institute for …

  • News from 29.04.2024 | Last changed: 14.08.2024

    ZnO nanoforms - REACH substance evaluation: environmental aspects

    ein weißes Pulver in einer schwarzen Dose

    … / Adobe Stock Together with the Federal Office for Chemicals and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, the German Environment Agency (UBA) has been carrying … oxide. The aspects relating to human health are the responsibility of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. Associated content Links ECHA Site substance … REACH Directive … Together with the Federal Office for Chemicals and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, the German Environment Agency (UBA) has been carrying …

  • Press release 24/2015 from 24.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … Joint press release of the Federal Environment Agency, Julius Kühn Institute, Freie Universität Berlin and Stiftung Deutscher Polleninformationsdienst … further spread of the plant. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA), the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), Freie Universität Berlin and the German Pollen Information Service …

  • News from 30.07.2018 | Last changed: 16.08.2018

    Discussion in Brussels: materials in contact with drinking water

    water tap

    … of materials in contact with drinking water. On 7 June 2018, 50 experts from EU institutions, the EU member states and associations discussed the controversy … of materials in contact with drinking water. On 7 June 2018, 50 experts from EU institutions, the EU member states and associations discussed the controversy …

  • Press release 41/2018 from 05.12.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2019

    First national competition for sustainable urban logistics

    Lieferwagen in der Stadt

    … are the city of Heidelberg, DACHSER SE company, Nuremberg Tech, and Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, which was also awarded a special … (GeNaLog) – Quiet logistics services for urban areas via e-mobility, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML The use of electric trucks for goods … – Transport alternative for the “next-to-last mile“ in urban centres, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML  Project received a special prize …

  • Press release 04/2022 from 18.01.2022 | Last changed: 27.01.2022

    Blauer Kompass contest launches first round as a new federal prize

    Der Bundespreis Blauer Kompass hat eine blaue Kompassnadel als Logo

    … As in the past, private and municipal companies, educational and research institutions as well as associations and foundations can apply. From 2022, cities, … Environment Agency (UBA) nominate twenty projects for the prize in May 2022. The Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW) and the co2online consulting company …

  • Press release 03/2025 from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more

    Voller Einkaufswagen vor Supermarktregal.

    … towards sustainability. This is shown by a recent study conducted by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) on behalf of the German Environment Agency … was conducted on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) Switzerland and Germany, with support from … towards sustainability. This is shown by a recent study conducted by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) on behalf of the German Environment Agency …

  • Press release 33/2015 from 25.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Efficient space and water heaters

    a cat is sleeping on a radiator

    … Joint press release by the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) Efficient space and water heaters … energy saving policy." Professor Dr. Ulrich Panne, President of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), emphasised the significance of … policy" which aims to reduce the environmental impact of products. The Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the Federal Environment Agency …

  • Press release 46/2015 from 10.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Deep geothermal energy: environmental risks can be controlled

    gush spring

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources Deep geothermal energy: … the environment in Germany. These are the findings of a study done by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) on the basis of an … the environment in Germany. These are the findings of a study done by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) on the basis of an …

  • Press release 8/2015 from 01.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Obsolescence fact check

    fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, ceramic stove top

    … Joint press release by the Federal Environment Agency and Institute for Applied Ecology (Öko-Institut e. V.) Obsolescence fact check More new washing machines, clothes dryers …