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  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Biological Diversity

    colourful flowering summer meadow

    … Diversity Changes in climate can have negative consequences for many species and ecosystems. Source: patzita/photocase.com Climate change and thus changes in … obstruct the operation of locks, harbour facilities or ships, e. g. false angelwing (Petricolaria pholadiformis) , Pacific oyster (Magallana gigas) , cause … for many butterfly and caterpillar species in summer. For the native bird species blue tit and great tit, the larva of the immigrant horse-chestnut leaf miner …

  • Press release 08/2024 from 26.02.2024 | Last changed: 28.02.2024

    Consumer protection: Success against greenwashing

    Das Bild zeigt ein Frau beim Onlineshopping an ihrem Laptop.

    … coordinated action against Zalando. At that time, Zalando was using sustainability labelling on product images in its online shops. These were green banners with the … In particular, the term “sustainability” or other terms that refer to an ecological and/or ethical benefit will no longer be used without an explanation in …

  • Press release 52/2020 from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 06.11.2020

    Linking climate change mitigation and resource conservation more closely

    Darstellung eines Konferenzbereiches

    … change mitigation and resource conservation much more closely together. Only with economical and efficient use of raw materials and more recycling will we be able to … level as well: "If the Green Deal enables us to save raw materials by finally decoupling our demand for raw materials from economic growth, this would be a …

  • Press release 01/2018 from 15.01.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2018

    "Good design has nothing to hide"

    Logo: eco Bundespreis ecodesign

    … IDZ "Good design has nothing to hide" Wanted: Innovative entries for German Federal Ecodesign Award 2018 Federal Ecodesign Award "Bundespreis Ecodesign": Here are the green innovations Source: …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Building Sector

    The picture shows an artificial watercourse which runs past a block of flats in a newly developed housing estate. There is a road crossing the watercourse. The watercourse is edged with a narrow strip of vegetation consisting of grass, young trees and flower beds. Benches offer seating.

    … the demand for affordable new housing as well as commercial areas, especially in economically strong cities and their peripheries. At the same time, the challenge is … If town planning is well adapted to climate issues, it will provide ample green and blue spaces in its infrastructure thus offering the basic requirements for a healthy …

  • Press release 26/2021 from 01.06.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    … due to poor water quality, 66 of which because of problems with cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Poor hygienic quality of water forced closure at 29 sites. In …

  • Press release 23/2020 from 08.06.2020 | Last changed: 17.06.2020

    Clean bathing waters, but the fun has its limits

    See in Brandenburg

    … either temporarily or entirely, 53 of which because of problems with cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). The reasons for longer-term closures were usually remediation …

  • Newsletter from 17.02.2017 | Last changed: 23.02.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2017

    … “UBA aktuell” Newsletter. In close connection with this issue we are also issuing recommendations for the urgently needed turnaround in agricultural policy. Public … scientific findings on the topic. read more (in German) How to design resource labelling for products How can products be labelled in such a way that consumers can …

  • Press release 34/2016 from 11.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.02.2017

    Resource-efficient products should be cheaper

    quarry

    … Resources Forum in Berlin on Friday. President Maria Krautzberger of UBA said: “Our economy and consumption weigh quite heavily on the environment in other countries. … and product lifetime. Such a “second price tag” would complement the current labelling for energy consumption, thus making resource efficiency more transparent. …

  • Press release 7/2015 from 13.02.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA for more incentives for environmental management in companies

    The European Commissioner for Environment Potočnik hands a certificate to Burkhard Huckestein from the UBA.

    … as possible. Maria Krautzberger said: "EMAS helps us to stay focussed on our own recommendations as concerns environmental protection. Not only does this strengthen … Agency continues to set its own ambitious goals: all future UBA events are to become climate neutral. Total energy consumption will be brought down by another … less pollution to its neighbourhood and the environment, it should also enjoy an economic benefit", said the head of UBA. For the environmental administration to …