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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … of climate change. In order to meet increased personnel requirements, it may become necessary in future to call in fire brigades from other municipalities or … of climate change. In order to meet increased personnel requirements, it may become necessary in future to call in fire brigades from other municipalities or …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-1: Tree species composition in forest nature reserves – case study

    The picture shows a near-natural forest with beech trees. In the foreground there is an uprooted tree lying on the ground.

    … which hitherto coped well with the climatic conditions prevailing at their location may, in coming decades, become more vulnerable to incremental losses. In commercial … which hitherto coped well with the climatic conditions prevailing at their location may, in coming decades, become more vulnerable to incremental losses. In commercial …

  • Press release 25/2019 from 06.08.2019 | Last changed: 13.08.2019

    45%-target collection rate for WEEE reached in 2017

    Waschmaschinen auf einem Haufen

    … Federal Ministry for Environment (BMU), with the support of UBA, is working to draft an amendment to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The …

  • Press release 69/08 from 22.10.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Success for REACH

    … President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Press release No. 69/08 | 22.10.2008   REACH requires authorisation of substances of very high concern, with the …

  • Appointment from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.01.2026

    NiCE-Conference “From Niche to Centre”

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … to discuss ways to promote sustainable consumption structures in city centers. From May 2023 to April 2026, the UBA has been leading the EU-funded project “NiCE – from …

  • Appointment from 12.07.2018

    Workshop “Environmental protection of the High North”

    … Workshop aims to enable exchange and discussion on how Arctic Council observers may engage strategically and practically in Arctic environmental protection. The … indigenous communities as well as people from economy, research and civil society, may provide ideas for sustainable development of the region with special focus on …

  • News from 18.09.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … smartphone application (app) which can be adapted to all EU languages. EU citizens may use this app in order to obtain information on SVHC in articles. If the desired … in March 2018. Until a European database and AskREACH apps are available consumers may use existing apps from Denmark (TjekKemien) or Germany (Scan4Chem, ToxFox). …

  • News from 21.02.2022 | Last changed: 22.03.2022

    Pesticide authorisations undermine environmental protection

    A field with a crop protection device that spreads fertilizer

    … Pesticide authorisations undermine environmental protection Maize may be treated with a groundwater-damaging herbicide Source: oticki / Fotolia.com … therefore questions the high national standard of groundwater protection and may lead to an overall deterioration of groundwater quality - also with regard to …

  • Press release 28/2020 from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 10.07.2020

    PFAS excessively high in blood of children and adolescents in Germany

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … to humans. SVHC are subject to special information obligations under REACH and may be subject to authorisation, i.e. only explicitly authorised uses may continue to be used. Substances of Very High Concern under REACH include PFOA. …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … are especially affected by storms, heavy rainfall or other extreme weather events. Mayors and district commissioners must be able to put in place the possible … ( more information ). The Federal Government has promoted and updated DAS since 2008. The focus of the new round of DAS funding which the Federal Environment … a systematic adaptation management in municipalities . Funding is provided for the drafting of a sustainable adaptation concept by local adaptation managers and for …