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  • Press release 38/2024 from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    Majority of German cities and municipalities are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis

    Deutsche Kleinstadt mit aufgehender Sonne

    … came into effect. For the German Länder, this forms a legislative framework to present a climate adaptation strategy and to ensure that the local authorities provide climate adaptation plans. A representative national survey on behalf of the German Environment Agency, the first … Climate Adaptation Survey 2023” (Kommunalbefragung Klimaanpassung) is the first representative national survey about municipal climate adaptation progress. It was …

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

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … of ragweed pollen in Germany that will be four times higher by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the … of ragweed pollen in Germany that will be four times higher by 2050 than at present. Ragweed pollen can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans in even the …

  • News from 30.07.2018 | Last changed: 16.08.2018

    Discussion in Brussels: materials in contact with drinking water

    water tap

    … tasks of the member states.   Associated content Links summary of the discussion presentation: Statement of EurEau presentation EU KOM: Recast of the drinking water directive presentation Statement of EDW: Revision Drinking Water Directive presentation: …

  • 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 aid of pumping stations. Their operation is in the remit of some 500 water- and soil-related associations in the country. These are part of main associations which … on the duration of its operation and the hydrological requirements. The water- and soil-related associations endeavour to operate the most energy-efficient pumps. … the aid of pumping stations. Their operation is in the remit of some 500 water- and soil-related associations in the country. These are part of main associations which …

  • Press release 38/2022 from 16.09.2022 | Last changed: 21.09.2022

    Blauer Kompass award for outstanding projects in climate change adaptation and risk prevention

    Groupphoto

    … Minister Steffi Lemke and President Dirk Messner of the German Environment Agency presented the awards to the best project entries at the end of "Climate Change … (ZKA), during which examples of best practice in climate protection were presented for the first time at events throughout Germany. The nationwide "Week of …

  • Press release 44/2025 from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.01.2026

    UBA study: How to expand solar power in an environmentally responsible way

    Rows of photovoltaic modules mounted at an angle on a meadow in the open countryside.

    … both possible and essential to install photovoltaic systems in a way that preserves soil fertility and valuable natural areas. Even when developed with strong … land is required, priority should be given to areas of lower ecological value and soils of low to medium quality. Combining solar installations with existing …

  • Press release 17/2019 from 04.06.2019 | Last changed: 11.06.2019

    Emissions trading 2018: German installations cut emissions by 3.5 per cent

    Ein Kraftwerk und Stromleitungen.

    … The German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency presented these and other details in this year’s report on the greenhouse gas … The German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency presented these and other details in this year’s report on the greenhouse gas …

  • News from 14.04.2020 | Last changed: 12.05.2020

    New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC)

    People on a square

    … New blog: Corona Sustainability Compass (CSC) The coronavirus crisis is presenting our society with huge challenges Source: Orbon Alija / GettyImages 14.04.2020 The coronavirus crisis is presenting our healthcare system with some huge challenges: those who have fallen …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-5: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    The picture shows a dense spruce forest. Several trees are dead, and in the foreground there is deadwood lying on the forest floor.

    … in the forest is desirable with a view to enhancing biodiversity and increasing soil humidity in the forest. Deadwood provides essential habitats for fungi, insects … regions with fairly open stands of pine forest – which are widespread on the sandy soils of Brandenburg or Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – will cause smaller volumes …

  • Press release 32/2016 from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmentally harmful subsidies in transport sector at record level

    exhaust pipe of a car emitting exhaust gases

    … protection and to make mobility viable for the future", said Ms Krautzberger at the presentation of her Agency's annual publication Schwerpunkte 2016 in Berlin. Press … protection and to make mobility viable for the future", said Ms Krautzberger at the presentation of her Agency's annual publication Schwerpunkte 2016 in Berlin. … …

  • Press release 44/2022 from 12.10.2022 | Last changed: 13.10.2022

    Only ten percent of Germany’s water ecologically intact, despite progress made

    Lake with reed belt and jetty

    … the condition of water bodies in Germany are published in a brochure. At the present time, only slightly less than ten percent of rivers, lakes and coastal … the condition of water bodies in Germany are published in a brochure. At the present time, only slightly less than ten percent of rivers, lakes and coastal …