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UBA information: Hygienic requirements for materials in contact with drinking water - New European regulation according to Directive (EU) 2020/2184 (REV02)

… water - New European regulation according to Directive (EU) 2020/2184 (REV02) 22.10.2025 Document UBA information: Hygienic requirements for materials in contact with …

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Press release 04/2018 from 23.01.2018 | Last changed: 05.02.2018

Greenhouse gas emissions rose again in 2016

rauchende Schornsteine eines Braunkohlekraftwerks, davor ein Tagebau

… the legislative framework is not yet in place. We therefore recommend that, as of 2025, the EU should above all not permit emissions of more than 75 g/CO2 per … the legislative framework is not yet in place. We therefore recommend that, as of 2025, the EU should above all not permit emissions of more than 75 g/CO2 per …

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

Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

… market for innovative environmental technologies is expected to grow strongly until 2025. Impairment of the transport of goods Climatic influences and extreme weather … market for innovative environmental technologies is expected to grow strongly until 2025. … Climatic influences and extreme weather events such as heavy precipitation, …

Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 03.01.2025

Review mission of the 3rd UNECE Environmental Performance Review of Azerbaijan

… the 3rd UNECE Environmental Performance Review of Azerbaijan last update on 03.01.2025 Topic Other Capacity Building Countries Azerbaijan Project number 146104 …

Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 03.01.2025

Review mission of the 2nd UNECE Environmental Performance Review of Armenia

… of the 2nd UNECE Environmental Performance Review of Armenia last update on 03.01.2025 Topic Other Capacity Building Countries Armenia Project number 171011 …

Press release 09/2025 from 27.02.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency

Eine Verbraucherin schaut sich ein Produkt aus dem Einkaufsregal an.

… between valid environmental information and greenwashing. Press release No. 09/2025 | 27.02.2025 “The German Environment Agency is committed to ensuring that consumers receive … removes misleading advertisi Forum on Sustainable Consumption on 27 February 2025 Role of the UBA in consumer protection Environmental tips All press releases …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

… 25 million Euros per annum via an GAK special framework plan over the years 2009 to 2025 for coastal protection measures necessitated by climate change. These coastal … 25 million Euros per annum via an GAK special framework plan over the years 2009 to 2025 for coastal protection measures necessitated by climate change. These coastal …

Image from 02.04.2020 | last change: 04.11.2025

Development of renewable energy shares for electricity, heat and transport

The diagram shows the development of the shares of renewable energies for electricity, heat and transport. While electricity shares grew steadily, the development of heat and transport shares stagnated for several years. The share of renewables in electricity fell significantly in 2021 (to 41.7 percent), but since then rose considerably to 54.1 percent in 2024. The share of renewables in the heat sector reaches 17.8 percent in 2024 and in the transport sector 7.3 percent.

… for electricity, heat and transport Source: AGEE-Stat / Umweltbundesamt (September 2025) Download image (494.04 kB) The following contents contain this medium: …

Image from 08.08.2017 | last change: 24.11.2025

Number of days when maximum air temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius (areal mean)

A graph shows the number of hot days in the areal mean for 1951 to 2025. Although the trend varies greatly, the increase is clearly visible. A trend line has also been plotted on the graph which shows a significant rise.

News from 10.11.2025 | Last changed: 25.11.2025

COP30 World Climate Conference: Together for the climate

… 30th World Climate Conference (COP30) will take place in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025. Source: Frederik Pischke / Umweltbundesamt Starting on November 10th — 10 … climate action contributions and the measurability of adaptation progress. 10.11.2025 Exactly ten years after the adoption of the Paris Agreement (PA), the 30th … can now be implemented. In a letter to the international community in May 2025 COP30 President André Aranha Correa do Lago heralded the dawn of the …

Press release 46/2024 from 02.12.2024 | Last changed: 05.12.2024

13th German Ecodesign Award honours ten outstanding ideas for the future

Auf dem Bild sind alle Mitglieder der Jury für den Bundespreis Ecodesign 2024 zu sehen.

… The competition will be announced again across Europe on 20 January 2025 The Federal Ministry for the Environment and the German Environment Agency have …

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Artificial intelligence can also be utilized for sustainability and environmental protection.

On a bright background, there are two wind turbines, a solar panel, two people, a globe, plant leaves, and diagrams illustrating the thematic areas of the AI lab.

… contain this medium: Das KI-Lab am UBA ist Finalist beim eGovernment-Wettbewerb 2025 2023 Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Laboratory launched at the German …