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  • Press release 20/2019 from 11.06.2019 | Last changed: 26.08.2022

    Digitalisation can make consumption more sustainable

    A computer keybord with a green button with a shopping cart.

    … contactless payment show that consumption and digitalisation have become closely linked. A new report from the German Environment Agency (UBA) says it is not yet … contactless payment show that consumption and digitalisation have become closely linked. A new report from the German Environment Agency (UBA) says it is not yet …

  • Press release 06/2018 from 09.03.2018 | Last changed: 08.03.2018

    Nitrogen dioxide has serious impact on health

    city center of Munich, in the background the Alps

    … indicate roughly 6,000 premature deaths due to cardiovascular diseases which are linked to background concentrations of NO2 in both rural and urban areas. The study … the levels of NO 2 pollution to which people in Germany are exposed in a year. By linking relevant statistics on public health (e.g. cause of death) and applying the … behalf of UBA by the Helmholtz Zentrum München and IVU Umwelt. Associated content Links UBA explanatory movie clip on public health risks (in German) Current …

  • Press release 31/2025 from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    UBA prohibits misleading online coaching offers

    A woman works on her computer in an office

    … against CopeCart GmbH Online coaching: UBA has taken action against unfair business practices Source: kasto / stock.adobe.com The German Environment Agency (UBA) has … and violations by companies operating throughout Europe.   Associated content Links Consumer Protection and Enforcement at the German Environment Age Austrian …

  • Press release 25/2017 from 18.07.2017 | Last changed: 07.08.2017

    Sustainable supply chain management, step by step

    Menschen stehen an einem Arbeitstisch mit Papieren.

    … Sustainable supply chain management, step by step Best practice guide helps companies strengthen sustainability and transparency in supply chains … for the Environment and the German Environment Agency.    Associated content Links Download (german) All press releases Tags supply chain … The major …

  • Press release 52/2020 from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 06.11.2020

    Linking climate change mitigation and resource conservation more closely

    Darstellung eines Konferenzbereiches

    Linking climate change mitigation and resource conservation more closely 5th … and mineral raw materials more and using them more efficiently overall will also help to protect the climate since fewer greenhouse gases are produced," said UBA's … resource-efficient buildings or the ecological water footprint. Associated content Links Further information All press releases Tags climate protection resource …

  • Press release 25/2022 from 02.06.2022 | Last changed: 26.08.2022

    Global, multi-stakeholder digital coalition presents plan for a green digital revolution

    Die Erdkugel und Wörter in einer Programmiersprache.

    … development. The Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) aims to help reorient and prioritize the application of digital technologies to meet the … before the window of opportunity closes. Digitalization has the potential to help transform society and business models and it is a critical tool to help build a … have a first port of call for the broader United Nations system. Associated content Links Action Plan for Sustainable Planet in the Digital Age About CODES About …

  • Press release 32/2019 from 17.09.2019 | Last changed: 30.09.2019

    40 years of innovative ideas to promote environmental protection

    Logo: Umweltinnovationsprogramm mit einem blaugrünen Zeichen, das an ein Zahnrad erinnert, aber auch an einen Haken, der zeigt, das alles in Ordnung ist.

    … pilot projects. The projects show how innovative technologies can be implemented to help reduce and prevent harm to the environment. In so doing, they help to advance … Maria Krautzberger says: "The Environmental Innovation Programme is an important link between research and development. The programme helps to translate technical … administrative and financial aspects of the funding programme. Associated content Links Environmental innovation programme All press releases … Over the last 40 years …

  • Press release 02/2020 from 13.01.2020 | Last changed: 29.01.2020

    Federal Ecodesign Award 2020: Contest entries welcome from mid-January through April

    Logo Bundespreis Ecodesign 2020

    … Zentrum Berlin (IDZ) Packaging which is product at the same time? An app that helps users save resources? A new concept for environmentally friendly mobility in … facebook.com/BundespreisEcodesign twitter.com/bundespreiseco Associated content Links Contest image film Application and further information All press releases Tags …

  • Press release 20/2015 from 01.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Contest for 'Blue Angel Prize 2015' has started

    Bühne bei der Preisverleihung Blauer Engel-Preis 2012

    … Blue Angel ecolabel in an extraordinary way and thereby excel in their efforts to help protect the environment. The prize is offered by the Environmental Label Jury, … Heller-Leder GmbH (2013) J.W.Ostendorf GmbH & Co. KG (2012) Associated content Links Web page "Blue Angel Prize 2015" All press releases Tags Blue Angel … The … Blue Angel ecolabel in an extraordinary way and thereby excel in their efforts to help protect the environment. The prize is offered by the Environmental Label Jury, …

  • 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

    … as cropland. The main reasons: land reclamation by deforestation, slash and burn practices, ploughing up of lands, and agricultural practices which are not adapted … of rural areas in developing countries in particular, are ways in which we can help to eliminate the causes of refugee movements all over the world”, said Mr … of soils, recognise trends, and adopt and implement measures. Associated content Links Argumentarium „Boden: Zahlen und Fakten“ Events World Soil Day in Berlin, 03. …