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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-I-1: Person hours due to weather-related damage events

    The picture shows an inundated landscape. In the centre of the picture a flooded road can be seen, with a lorry passing. There are people visible on the lorry’s load platform. In the picture’s foreground, part of a blue emergency vehicle is visible with blue warning lamps fitted all round the vehicle which is also driving along this flooded road.

    … to climate change’ explored in 2019 to 2021, to what extent call-out figures recorded by fire brigades are suitable for an inter-municipal analysis of the … to climate change’ explored in 2019 to 2021, to what extent call-out figures recorded by fire brigades are suitable for an inter-municipal analysis of the …

  • Press release 17/2021 from 13.04.2021 | Last changed: 04.05.2021

    Plastics in the environment: Transport, building sectors and agriculture are major sources

    Plastikteilchen

    … for example the ban on crockery and cutlery made of single-use plastic or the labelling requirements for certain single-use plastic products. The requirement to … of their use, smaller plastic particles are produced through wear, abrasion or decomposition and then enter the environment where they cannot be removed. Some …

  • Press release 42/2021 from 25.10.2021 | Last changed: 28.10.2021

    Electrical waste: falling far short of collection target of 65 percent

    used electrical and electronic equipment in a container, for example monitors, computers and household appliances

    … to municipalities – even more so than before. On the way to a true circular economy, we need to collect significantly more end-of-life appliances, make more … obligations and return options. All collection and take-back points must also be labeled uniformly. Associated content Links The data in detail UBA consumer tip: …

  • Press release 52/2014 from 27.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    1st December is Antarctica Day

    waste dump in front of a resaerch station

    … Antarctica Day Waste, noise and climate change put increasing stress on sensitive ecosystem Antarctica: Waste, noise and climate change put increasing stress on sensitive ecosystem Source: Anja Nordt Antarctica is a continent of extremes: cold, harsh and … in the ocean. Excessive noise complicates their search for food or a mate. Blue or fin whales which are already endangered can thus suffer additional stress. …

  • Press release 04/2022 from 18.01.2022 | Last changed: 27.01.2022

    Blauer Kompass contest launches first round as a new federal prize

    Der Bundespreis Blauer Kompass hat eine blaue Kompassnadel als Logo

    … Steffi Lemke said: “Precautionary climate protection and climate adaptation have become an urgent dual task. The flood disaster last summer and the dry summers of … and district commissioners can learn a lot from each other. With the newly launched Blue Compass federal award, we want to actively find solutions that encourage others … support with nationwide press and public relations work. The goal is clear: we recommend that others follow suit!” Climate resilient product and manufacturing …

  • Cover from 21.08.2025

    CASRI: Partners

    36 men and women with name badges lined up for a group photo in the leafy courtyard of UBA Dessau

    … for Austria (EU contribution: € 118 157,50) MTECT – Ministere de la Transition Ecologique et de la Cohesion des Territoires (France): National Contact for France … Kingdom): National Contact for Wales (UK) (EU contribution: € 86 250,00) T6 – T6 Ecosystems Srl (Italy): Leader of Work Package 6 (EU contribution: € 207 750,00) PBL … for Austria (EU contribution: € 118 157,50) MTECT – Ministere de la Transition Ecologique et de la Cohesion des Territoires (France): National Contact for France …

  • 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

    … Environment Agency and the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation have compiled recommendations in a Scientific Opinion Paper that can make an important contribution … water resilience. The resilience of cities must also be strengthened through green-blue infrastructure, i.e. by expanding urban areas for green spaces, trees and water …

  • Press release 26/2020 from 01.07.2020 | Last changed: 03.07.2020

    Plant-based meat substitute with best environmental performance

    A burger with plant based meat substitute.

    … Meat substitute products such as vegetarian sausage, schnitzel or meatballs are becoming increasingly popular in Germany. A study entitled "Meat of the Future" by … poultry 4.3 kg and beef as much as 30.5 kg. Products made from edible insects rank second from an environmental point of view. Their eco-balance sheet is poorer than …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Building Industry

    Building crane in front of a blue sky

    … has to adapt, too. Source: 106313/photocase.com Climate-adapted building will become increasingly important in the future. In addition to technical measures to … factor, which can already be set when drawing up development plans. Monetising the ecosystem services provided by green spaces and wooded areas can also be helpful. … sewage system. To promote such measures, information materials, planning tools and recommendations for action for urban and open space planning are helpful. Urban …

  • Newsletter from 25.04.2019 | Last changed: 25.04.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2019

    … at international level Law & legislation Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, Good news: Germany’s emissions of harmful greenhouse gases … factoring life cycle costs into the procurement process and the use of eco-label product criteria in public procurement: all these topics are covered by the …

  • Press release 15/2025 from 25.04.2025 | Last changed: 29.04.2025

    Using household appliances for longer pays off

    Handwerker vor Wäschetrockner

    … saves money and benefits the environment Repairing an old tumble dryer makes economic and ecological sense. Source: industrieblick / Fotolia.com In the modern consumer … von mind. 320 €. Verglichen wird mit einem Gerät der Klasse A+++ (Preis: 1.033 €, Label bis Juli 2025). Intensive Nutzung = ab 705 kg/Jahr, normale = 407 kg/Jahr. …

  • Press release 33/2025 from 17.09.2025 | Last changed: 22.09.2025

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … Berlin (IDZ) Design for the future Jury nominates 30 submissions for the German Ecodesign Award 2025 Members of the jury for the German Ecodesign Award 2025 Source: … Aluminium Car Body | Novelis Deutschland GmbH (Headquarters: Göttingen) Recycling Labels in Closed Loop | Steinbeis Papier GmbH (Headquarters: Glückstadt) Schüco …