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Press release 08/2025 from 26.02.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

Environmental statements on long-distance bus journeys: Federal Court confirms UBA's decision

Das Bild zeigt einen fahrenden Reisebus.

… set strict requirements for advertising with labels such as “climate neutral” in 2024, the court's latest decision once again reinforces a clear line oriented …

Press release 33/2023 from 18.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2023

Looking for ideas on living with climate change

A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

… to present a new precautionary climate change adaptation strategy by the end of 2024. This strategy is enshrined in the new Climate Adaptation Act, which was …

Press release 40/2023 from 21.10.2023 | Last changed: 07.11.2023

Regional dialogues on climate adaptation start in Dessau-Roßlau

… to present a new, precautionary climate change adaptation strategy by the end of 2024. This strategy is anchored in the draft of the new Climate Adaptation Act, …

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

… for EU climate, environmental and biodiversity policy in the years ahead. 20.06.2024 There is an urgent need for action to maintain the momentum in European …

Press release 24/2020 from 09.06.2020 | Last changed: 17.06.2020

Air in cities becoming cleaner: number of cities above NO2 limit down by half in 2019

… (German) Publications Luftqualität 2019 Documents NO2 - Jahresmittelwerte 2015-2024 Jährliche Auswertung NO2 - 2019 (Excel-Version) All press releases Tags limit …

Press release 19/2025 from 19.05.2025 | Last changed: 21.05.2025

Franziska Füchsl receives 2025 German Prize for Nature Writing

in einem dunklen Gehölz fällt Licht auf einen alten abgebrochenen Baum

… — explores producing provisional reading formats in extremely limited runs. In 2024, she received the Literature Promotion Prize of the City of Vienna. About the …

News from 19.03.2025 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

Freight transport: climate-neutral, electrified, reimagined

The various proposed measures for environmentally friendly freight transport described in the brochure have been summarized in a vision picture.

… in its presentation at the UBA Forum “mobile & sustainable” on 12/13 June 2024. Associated content Links Sustainable mobility CLECAT Guide to ISO 14083 - …

Press release 24/2023 from 07.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.07.2023

European emissions trading: Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany constant overall

… reformed emissions trading system, with significantly lowered emissions caps from 2024, can provide tangible impetus for this.” Jürgen Landgrebe, Head of Department V …

Cover from 19.01.2026

Start: Pharmaceuticals and the environment

Illustration featuring fish, water, medicines, hot water bottle, yoga, household waste bin, toilet, sink, stethoscope, and pharmacy symbol

… Source: German Environment Agency 2024 Pharmaceuticals and the environment Start für Patienten*Patientinnen für Ärzte- …

Newsletter from 26.07.2024 | Last changed: 17.03.2025

EU News – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 1/2025

… – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 1/2025 No.: 1/2025 | 26.07.2024 Rubrics News Recently published Dear Reader, We’re pleased to inform you about …

News from 29.05.2024 | Last changed: 29.05.2024

Global Stocktake reveals climate action gaps and opportunities

H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President and other participants onstage during the Closing Plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 at Expo City Dubai on December 13, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

… researchers analysed the contributions of the Parties to the Paris Agreement. 29.05.2024 The first Global Stocktake (GST) took place during a two-year process in which …

Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 03.05.2017 | Last changed: 12.03.2024

Environmental aspects in contract award procedures

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… Publikationen Projektbericht "Dienstleistungen nachhaltig beschaffen" (Dezember 2024) Herausgeber: Kompetenzstelle für nachhaltige Beschaffung (KNB) Projektbericht … in der umweltfreundlichen öffentlichen Beschaffung (September 2024) Herausgeber: Umweltbundesamt Berücksichtigung von Klimaschutz- und … öffentliche Beschaffung: umweltentlastend und kostensparend" (Juni 2024) Herausgeber: Umweltbundesamt Umweltfreundliche öffentliche Beschaffung: …