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  • Press release 31/2024 from 03.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Making cities resilient to extreme weather events

    Ein sitzt an einem Fluss, lehnt an einem Buch und liest ein Buch.

    … Adaptation Act. This came into force on 1 July 2024. Other levers include the Water Resources Management Act, the Building Code and funding programmes. Press release …

  • Press release 10/2022 from 11.02.2022 | Last changed: 17.02.2022

    Environmental awareness: Great momentum for socio-ecological transformation

    Cyclist

    … prepared to eat less meat in future, 60 percent intend to purchase highly energy-efficient devices, and 74 percent want to consume less overall. Press release No. … for this are, firstly, everyday demands such as lack of time, lack of financial resources or family or work commitments – but also the lack of opportunities and …

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

    Deep geothermal energy: environmental risks can be controlled

    gush spring

    … the German Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources Deep geothermal energy: environmental risks can be controlled Groundwater … the findings of a study done by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) on the basis of an administrative agreement with the German …

  • News from 11.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    International Mountain Day 2018: Sustainable Alps

    A lake with mountains around it and blue sky.

    … in the Alps based on four topic areas: low-carbon economy and climate adaptation, resource-efficient economy, ecosystem services and natural capital, as well as quality of …

  • Press release 43/2018 from 12.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.09.2019

    Higher quality plastics recycling is necessary

    Das Wort Recycling vor schwarzem Hintergrund, darauf auch ausrangierte Kühlaggregate.

    … design, higher recycling rates and minimum recyclate quotas can conserve resources The German Environment Agency's new magazine focuses on recycling in the …

  • KomPass: Article from 17.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Adaptation at EU level

    European flag

    … resilience and preparedness, including by increasing international financial resources and increasing global engagement and exchanges on adaptation. … European Climate and Health Observatory which provides access to a wider range of resources and tools as well as adaptation policies related to climate change and …

  • Press release 43/2024 from 06.11.2024 | Last changed: 07.11.2024

    Rural areas and urban centres are interdependent

    Kind auf einem Feld schau auf die entfernte Stadt.

    … publication “Good living in urban and rural areas – combining value creation and resource conservation” , as municipalities are key players in local economic … is essential for creating equivalent living conditions and protecting natural resources. The “Urban-Rural Plus” funding programme of the Federal Ministry of …

  • Press release 16/2020 from 08.04.2020 | Last changed: 17.04.2020

    Federal contest prize for environmental building: "UMWELT & BAUEN"

    moderner Holzbau mit Flachdach im Grünen

    … 22 May 2020 The category “Non-residential buildings” is for sustainable and energy efficient public buildings. Source: Umweltbundesamt Due to the present … themes of climate adaptation and other strategies to mitigate the consumption of resources. Building projects which take special consideration of biodiversity and …

  • Press release 51/2020 from 29.10.2020 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    EU climate targets: 60 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is possible, German Environment Agency says

    EU-Fahnen

    … is a rapid reform of EU emissions trading. "Emissions trading is one of the most efficient EU climate protection instruments available and a large part of the … and reliably across Europe. It would also generate substantial financial resources that governments could use to encourage climate-friendly investment. A …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study

    The picture shows the pumping station Steinschleuse on the Eider river. A retaining wall with a bridge and a brick-built house are visible.

    … The water- and soil-related associations endeavour to operate the most energy-efficient pumps. Technical improvements aimed at increasing energy efficiency can influence the progress illustrated by the indicator. Furthermore, the … the most energy-efficient pumps. Technical improvements aimed at increasing energy efficiency can influence the progress illustrated by the indicator. Furthermore, the …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 12.08.2016 | Last changed: 24.06.2024

    Incorporating green procurement into your organizational practice

    Schwarze Tastatur mit einer grünen Taste, auf der ein Einkaufswagen zu sehen ist

    … between procurement personnel, managers in charge of climate protection and energy efficiency matters, and the units that will be using the items being procured. Such … sustainable procurement came into effect. Hence, environmental concerns and energy efficiency are to be factored into all procurement activities, in connection with … between procurement personnel, managers in charge of climate protection and energy efficiency matters, and the units that will be using the items being procured. Such …