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  • Press release 24/12 from 19.07.2012 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Strategic reserve can ensure supply of electricity at low cost

    … is designed as “energy only“, is ideal for the transformation of the energy supply system and will ensure secure supply of electricity. Capacity markets, in contrast, … to use wind and solar power efficiently. “Greater security in a new energy supply system could be provided by a strategic reserve. This reserve would be useful under … also encumber the integration of renewable energy into the electricity production system in the medium or long term as it tends to give less incentive to resort to …

  • Press release 12/12 from 06.03.2012 | Last changed: 02.07.2013

    REACH taking a close-up look at bulk chemicals

    … look at bulk chemicals Bisphenol A and refrigerant in mobile air-conditioning systems to be retested The bulk chemical Bisphenol A with hormone-like properties is … action plan. The fluorinated refrigerant R1234yf used in mobile air-conditioning systems in passenger cars will be re-assessed. The EU has established its use in …

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

    Adaptation: Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … Water Management Measures to mitigate the stress or failure of flood protection systems Floods can occur along all watercourses and, in extreme cases, overwhelm flood protection systems. Flood protection systems can be adapted by reinforcing or constructing new …

  • Cover from 13.10.2017

    Engendering Environment Programme

    … Plan“, BMUB) Christina Hadulla-Kuhlmann (Head of Unit “Equal Opportunities in Education and Research“, BMBF) Marieke Rother (Gender Controlling, Excellence … Plan“, BMUB) Christina Hadulla-Kuhlmann (Head of Unit “Equal Opportunities in Education and Research“, BMBF) Marieke Rother (Gender Controlling, Excellence …

  • Press release 54/2020 from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.11.2020

    Coronavirus in schools: Air purifiers alone are not enough – room ventilation is still key

    Schülerinnen und Schüler melden sich.

    … be opened properly and where there are no simple supporting inlet and exhaust air systems. However, the devices should be properly assessed before use to ensure that … be opened wide enough, the second option is to install simple inlet and exhaust air systems in the windows. Such systems can remain in place beyond the pandemic and …

  • Press release 03/2025 from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more

    Voller Einkaufswagen vor Supermarktregal.

    … could use their influence and scope for action even more to steer the food system towards sustainability. This is shown by a recent study conducted by the … | 16.01.2025 UBA President Dirk Messner: “For more sustainability in the food system, it makes sense and is logical to start with the key player in the value … public pressure and the competitive situation.” As early as 2022, an evaluation system was developed on behalf of the UBA to systematically record, evaluate and …

  • News from 06.07.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2023

    European emissions trading undergoes comprehensive reform

    EU flags

    … allocation and the use of auctioning revenues in the existing emissions trading system (EU-ETS 1). Introduction of a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) … 1 Reform of the rules for aviation (EU-ETS 1) Creation of a new emissions trading system for buildings, road transport and additional sectors (EU-ETS 2) These changes … allocation and the use of auctioning revenues in the existing emissions trading system Emissions in the existing EU-ETS 1 will be reduced by 62 percent by 2030 …

  • News from 16.07.2020 | Last changed: 28.07.2020

    An estimated 310,000 vehicles with unknown whereabouts

    end-of-life vehicles

    … recommends the introduction of minimum requirements for vehicle registration systems in respect of deregistration of vehicles. 16.07.2020 The number of … The recommendations target minimum requirements for national vehicle registration systems. Associated content Links Annual reports on end-of-life vehicle …

  • News from 20.06.2024 | Last changed: 27.06.2024

    UBA and BfN for a green and just transition in Europe

    Picture of the Berlaymong building, seat of the European Commission in Brussels

    … to build alliances and strengthen transformation, investing in research and education, identifying setbacks while remaining open to dialogue, strengthening the … for vehicle and tyre manufacturers must be tightened. Biodiversity and ecosystem services Nature, landscapes and biodiversity are inherently valuable and must be protected, preserved and developed. Furthermore, biodiversity and intact ecosystems are essential for human well-being, including food security, climate …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2023

    … heavy rain, droughts and heat waves are affecting the people’s health, the ecosystem and the economy. Germany is one of the regions with the highest water loss … the shipping sector. An outlook with a view to evaluating and futher developing the system is also provided. The maritime EU ETS covers carbon dioxide emissions from …

  • Press release 58/08 from 01.08.2008 | Last changed: 21.06.2013

    Environmental justice - Environmental and health protection for everyone!

    … whether children, adolescents and adults suffer the effects of noise or pollution. Education and income affect living conditions, lifestyle, and thus the health risks … the population has been rather ignored to date. Up to now there have been very few systematic investigations of the effects of environment on health and quality of … whether children, adolescents and adults suffer the effects of noise or pollution. Education and income affect living conditions, lifestyle, and thus the health risks …