… Emissions trading encourages investments in emissions reduction Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia.com The European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS 1) covers emissions from energy-intensive industry, the energy sector and intra-European aviation. In 2023, the 1,725 stationary installations in Germany … This corresponds to a reduction of around 18 per cent compared to the previous year and is the largest decrease since the establishment of the EU ETS 1 in 2005. …

… energies in gross electricity consumption rose from 6.3 % to 54.1 % between 2000 and 2024. The German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) stipulates that the share of … % by 2030. If Germany fulfills its ambitious expansion targets for new photovoltaic and wind power plants over the next few years, this goal is within reach. … consumption in Germany - significantly more energy was used for mobility (fuels) and heating (with natural gas). In future, however, heat generation and mobility …

… Start the transformation of the food system now! A variety of fresh vegetables are the basis of a healthy, organic diet Source: weyo / AdobeStock Ecological, regional and plant-based: The transformation of our food system towards more sustainability … the focus of a research project commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety …

… fallen prey to the virus have to be helped to prevent the virus from spreading, and vaccines and medicinal products need to be developed. The economy and public life are practically at a standstill. Businesses are facing a huge …

… COP29 will start in Baku (Azerbaijan). The main topics are climate finance and progress in implementing ambitious climate action. UBA experts are also part of the German delegation and are supporting the German government and the EU in the negotiations. 08.11.2024 The UN Climate Change Conference is the …

… Environment Programme Registration Engendering Environment. Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Impact Assessment in Environmental and Health Protection Conference of the Gender Equality Officer of the German … Date/Place: October 16th, 2017, Federal Press Agency, Berlin Gender mainstreaming and its instruments, including gender impact assessment, can look back upon over 20 …

… Presentations Discussion Paper 150 participants from authorities, science, industry and environmental organisations discussed the risks of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in soils at the Federal Press Office in … consumption warnings for eggs from private holdings, for cultivated fruit and vegetables and restrictions on water use. Attention is also drawn to potentially high …

… Improving the disposal of medicines Pharmaceuticals and the environment Source: UBA Pollution of the environment by pharmaceuticals is a … this issue the German Environment Agency has set up the portal ‘Pharmaceuticals and the environment.’ It provides information and recommendations for pharmaceutical and medical professionals as well as for …