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  • Press release 44/2015 from 03.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Ten million hectares of arable land worldwide are 'lost' every year

    very dry soil

    … of the German Environment Agency (UBA) on World Soil Day. Press release No. 44/2015 | 03.12.2015 Our soils provide the basis for our food, they are the habitat of soil … „Boden: Zahlen und Fakten“ Events World Soil Day in Berlin, 03. and 04.12.2015 UBA thematic page: Soil / Agriculture GIZ website: Initiative “Boden- Grund zum …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-3: Investments in the energetic refurbishment of building envelopes

    The picture shows a covered roof structure with insulation installed on its left-hand side.

    … of building materials, this development seems to indicate that measures are now increasingly implemented in respect of building stock thus benefiting – in … events such as heavy downpours or driving rain, storms and tornados, hailstones or snow loads. Such adaptation measures are essential, despite high standards of … of building materials, this development seems to indicate that measures are now increasingly implemented in respect of building stock thus benefiting – in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    BO-R-2: Permanent grassland terrain

    The picture shows a grassland with mown grass. The mown grass is lying in rows. In the right-hand margin a tractor can be seen turning hay. In the upper margin you can see a hay bale.

    … for example, the permanent grassland conservation precept was in force from 2015 to 2022 within the framework of ‘Greening’. It continues to be in force for the … for example, the permanent grassland conservation precept was in force from 2015 to 2022 within the framework of ‘Greening’. It continues to be in force for the …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

    Pipelines on a factory site

    … can mean rising costs and economic risks. About six percent of German imports in 2015 came from countries classified as particularly climate-vulnerable. This can … can mean rising costs and economic risks. About six percent of German imports in 2015 came from countries classified as particularly climate-vulnerable. This can …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2024

    Cluster Energy industry

    The picture shows numerous high-voltage pylons and power lines against a cloudy, yellowish sky. A few modern wind turbines are visible in the background.

    … duration of weather-related interruptions to the supply. The hitherto highest value was recorded in July 2021, which was primarily a result of impacts from the ‘Bernd’ low-pressure system; this value amounted to an average of just under 23 minutes per end consumer within the … duration of weather-related interruptions to the supply. The hitherto highest value was recorded in July 2021, which was primarily a result of impacts from the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Water balance and water management

    The picture shows the tip of a level meter in a calm body of water.

    … the summer months of recent years shows that various regions in Germany are already now witnessing conflicts in respect of the utilisation of water. DAS Monitoring … half-years, there have been some very extreme flood events, when the long-term mean values for flood discharge were exceeded 8-fold at some of the gauging stations. The …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-1: Priority and reserved areas for nature and landscape

    The picture shows a meadow with flowers in various colours and small trees in the foreground. A woodland is visible on the horizon. The sky is partly cloud-covered.

    … range. Given the circumstances of climate change, it has become even more important now and for the future to address this problem by good management of ecological … range. Given the circumstances of climate change, it has become even more important now and for the future to address this problem by good management of ecological …

  • Press release 49/2018 from 19.12.2018 | Last changed: 08.01.2019

    Disposal of packaging to become greener

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … Office Packaging Registry and the German Environment Agency have published a guide to help producers classify their packaging. Recycling quotas have been raised … Central Office Packaging Registry (german) FAQ new Packaging Act (german) How-to-Guides from the Central Office Packaging Registry (german) Topic: Packaging All …

  • News from 25.10.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2023

    Misleading calculation: EU plans for pesticide reduction at risk

    Traktor besprüht ein Feld

    … counteract the extinction of species in agricultural areas. However, the position now agreed upon in committee still has decisive weaknesses, first and foremost the … according to Annex 1). This indicator is supported by the European Commission and now also by the Environment Committee of the European Parliament. From UBA's point … their approval, sales figures decline sharply. These declining sales figures are now retroactively weighted much higher. For the years before the end of the approval …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … No. 37/2023 | 13.10.2023 The “International E-Waste Day” (#ewasteday), which is now in its sixth year, raises awareness of the issue of e-waste and draws attention … “atypical” electrical appliances in particular are being targeted. For some years now, there has been an increasing⁠ trend ⁠to equip furniture, (smart) clothing, … of your e-scrap properly – it's magic!”, the magician duo Siegfried & Joy are now also providing information on the topic – via Instagram, Youtube, Twitter, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-2: Yield fluctuations

    The picture shows the soil of a cereal field, with large cracks caused by drought.

    … 2003. However, compared to the extraordinary wheat yields of the years of 2013 to 2015, it nevertheless signified a major decline. However, in respect of silage … 2003. However, compared to the extraordinary wheat yields of the years of 2013 to 2015, it nevertheless signified a major decline. However, in respect of silage …