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  • 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

    … still faces major challenges. On the positive side, chemical pollution in groundwater has declined slightly overall. However, one in five groundwater bodies in … and renaturation. A Federal Government National Water Strategy and the action programme Natural Climate Protection are essential for this purpose.” UBA President …

  • Press release 31/2018 from 10.10.2018 | Last changed: 18.12.2020

    Strengthen pedestrian traffic, protect the environment, make urban living liveable

    many pedestrians on a zebra crossing

    … are the blind spots of traffic policy. But walking is the most natural and fundamental form of mobility. Our strategy shows how we can strengthen pedestrian … of footpaths or traffic light phasing which are pedestrian-friendly. Research programmes and funding instruments in the remit of the federal departments of …

  • Press release 42/2018 from 07.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    Official travel by Federal Government and federal agencies is climate neutral

    business travellers in an airport

    … obtained exclusively from projects which are certified according to the UN rules under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). These projects include the construction … the federal agencies which participate in the federal government's "Sustainability" programme of measures are now offsetting their travel emissions. When it offsets its …

  • Press release 04/2024 from 29.01.2024 | Last changed: 31.01.2024

    50 years of noise protection at the UBA: Noise protection is health protection

    Ein Tempo 30-Schild mit Zusatzschild Lärmschutz steht an einer Stadtstraße, durch die ein Lkw fährt.

    … Environment Agency (UBA) has been concerned with noise protection since it was founded in 1974. The symposium “50 years of UBA – 50 years of noise protection” on 30 … 2024 in the UBA lecture theatre in Dessau-Roßlau. Further information on the programme can be found at the following link Symposium “50 years of UBA – 50 years …

  • Press release 05/2018 from 01.02.2018 | Last changed: 15.02.2018

    Air quality 2017: Mitigation of nitrogen dioxide pollution still missing the mark

    Radfahrer zwischen Autos im Stau

    … of speed limits in some cities and narrowing roads to reduce traffic, increased funding for public means of transport, and retrofitting of buses. At national level, … are diesel-run. The figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrbundesamt) on new registrations in 2017 suggest an overall shift to petrol-powered … Germany More on nitrogen dioxide More on particulate matter More on ozone Gerneral info about air quality Q&A about diesel (in German) Publications Air Quality 2017 …

  • 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

    … contribution than they have in the past. At present, they account for around 60% of emissions across the EU. One possibility is to introduce emissions … use to encourage climate-friendly investment. A solidarity-based distribution of funds within the EU is another important consideration. UBA emphasizes that a clear … adopt more ambitious climate policy could also be considered. However, sufficient funding would have to be made available through EU funds as well as ensuring that …

  • Press release 15/2018 from 24.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … the absolute exception. Even nitrate, a problematic chemical which is present in groundwater in excessive concentrations, especially in regions where intensive … new data on nitrate, which can leach from chemical fertilisers and slurry into groundwater, reaffirm the decline which had already been registered: cases of excessive … use in agriculture are actually causing nitrate concentrations to increase in groundwater. Drinking water itself is uncontaminated virtually everywhere: less than …

  • Press release 49/2024 from 11.12.2024 | Last changed: 04.08.2025

    Interdisciplinary planning competition for new German Environment Agency building in Bad Elster

    fotorealistische Darstellung eines quadratischen Gebäudes mit Flachdach und Fassade aus Holz, Glas und Fassadenbegrünung, über dem Haupteingang steht "Umweltbundesamt Bad Elster"

    … as a research facility. The roof elevation, which is clearly visible from the surrounding landscape, is consistently designed as a fifth facade with roof greenery and … house's appearance. The windmill-like organisation of four wings of the building around four stairwells enables very good orientation in the building, a logical …

  • Press release 53/2014 from 29.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Plus-energy farmyard and printer manufacturer receive award for commitment to the environment

    on a stage: a man in a suit holding a Blue Angel trophy in his hand

    … Deutschland GmbH is a global leader in printer manufacturing. It now has around 50 systems which have been awarded the Blue Angel ecolabel for energy-efficient … Witt, Umweltbotschafterin Blauer Engel; Maria Krautzberger, President Umweltbundesamt; Martin Multhaupt, Director hülsta-werke Hüls GmbH & Co. KG; Erwin Stubenschrott, Director KWB - Kraft und Wärme aus Biomasse GmbH Source: Frank Fendler The managing directors of the 3 …

  • Publication from 02.03.2022

    Environmental management systems and climate risks

    Cover CC

    … have an environmental management system according to ISO 14001. Against this background, it was examined how in future a systematic management of climate-related risks … Management von Klimarisiken in Unternehmen: Politische Entwicklungen, Konzepte und Berichtspraxis Language English Other languages Deutsch Project No. (FKZ) 3719 …