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  • DzU article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.09.2025

    Indicator: Employment in the renewable energy sector

    Graph: After a strong increase since 2000, employment has been declining since 2012 due to the sharp job losses in solar energy. There was a slight increase from 2015 to 2016. Most jobs were created in the wind energy and biomass sectors. Between 2016 and 2019, there were sharp declines. By 2023, there were significant increases again, especially in solar energy and heat pumps.

    … of approximately 2.3 % between 2010 and 2023. The field of intelligent energy systems and grids registered the highest proportionate increase in employment. … the indicator also records employment related to storage technologies, smart energy systems and grids, and the industry’s electrification. Especially intelligent energy …

  • DzU article from 30.04.2025 | Last changed: 30.04.2025

    Indicator: Final energy consumption

    A graph shows the final energy consumption from 2008 to 2023. The trend is slightly downward, but fluctuates from year to year due to the influence of the weather. The EnEfG target for the years 2030 is also shown.

    … The figure "final energy consumption" excludes the consumption of the energy system itself and reflects the energy consumption of end consumers. The Energy … consumption" (FEC) refers to the amount of energy made available by the energy system to end consumers such as industry or private households. It does not take into account conversion and transmission losses in the energy system or non-energy consumption. The FEC therefore reflects the development of …

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

    Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

    Pipelines on a factory site

    … batteries, industrial waste heat utilisation and the recycling of photovoltaic systems. Innovative adaptation technologies include rainwater harvesting technologies, novel weather forecasting and warning systems and efficient irrigation systems. The market for innovative environmental …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … all revise their internal structures and processes. New ways of communication and education about possible hazards can also help to mitigate negative consequences of … this area beyond individual organisations and federal states. In addition, existing systems and measures can be further developed, for example severe weather warning …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 06.11.2018 | Last changed: 07.01.2019

    Products made of recycled cardboards

    Drei liegende Aktenordner

    … and wood pulp production. last update on 06.11.2018 In the ecological comparison of systems, paper and cardboard products made of waste paper perform better than paper … to cellulose and wood pulp production. … In the ecological comparison of systems, paper and cardboard products made of waste paper perform better than paper …

  • Newsletter from 28.07.2020 | Last changed: 28.07.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2020

    … to non-mammals and vice versa. The studies are based on the thyroid hormone system. read more (in German) Passive sampling safely detects chemicals in rivers A … underwater noise pollution and climate change are the stresses on the marine ecosystems of the Baltic Sea on which Germany wants to focus during its tenure. …

  • Press release 43/2019 from 18.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

    Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … and sometimes even a tube of toothpaste has extra packaging. We need more reusable systems, and not only for soft drinks and beer. Coffee can also be filled in … the legislation is to improve the recyclability of packaging and promote reusable systems. It also establishes higher recycling rates. As of 2019, plastic packaging …

  • Appointment from 19.05.2016

    7th Water Research Horizon Conference

    … will focus on the effects of global change on water quality, on the aquatic systems responses, and on options for adaptation. Sufficient supply of water with an appropriate quality is fundamental for health and well-being of humans and ecosystems. Degradation of water quality translates directly into social, economic and …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 07.03.2023

    Community-based management of pasture land and wild animals in the mountain regions of Kyrgyzstan

    … to conflicts. These are based on structural problems of the pasture management system and the interaction of pasture management and nature conservation, as well as … to conflicts. These are based on structural problems of the pasture management system and the interaction of pasture management and nature conservation, as well as …

  • Press release 6/2015 from 12.02.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Drinking water in Germany once again "very good"

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … "very good" Source: bigfoot / Fotolia.com Drinking water sourced from large central systems is very good quality in Germany says the latest report on drinking water … never to blame but rather lead pipes or fixtures in buildings or dwellings. Older systems are often the reason for too much copper, nickel and cadmium in water. The …