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  • Appointment from 10.07.2018

    IFAT: International waste management, climate protection, support

    … to inform about current developments and funding instruments on concrete examples, to discuss on the Green Climate Fund, the C40 City Finance Facility and … project preparations? Distinguished experts shared their experiences and concrete examples in this English-speaking information event on: The support for …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 14.11.2024

    Study tour for Russian experts on management of waste of electrical and electronic equipment

    … of the study tour was to give the invited experts an understanding of the German practice of inspection by the authorities and the technologies to collect and … of the study tour was to give the invited experts an understanding of the German practice of inspection by the authorities and the technologies to collect and …

  • Press release 32/2014 from 09.07.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA tests outdoor jackets: Weather-proofing is harmful to waters

    Wanderer mit einer roten Regenjacke und einem Rucksack läuft durch einen Wald bei Regen

    … many environmentally harmful chemicals in outdoor jackets Weatherproof jackets are practical – but, please, without chemicals harmful to environment & health! Source: … chemicals which contain fluoride. These chemicals are put into the environment, for example by washing. Waste water treatment facilities cannot degrade these chemicals, … products, the UBA recommends that the REACH Regulation should limit imports of such goods. A number of textile manufacturers have already either switched to …

  • DzU article from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Indicator: Bathing water quality

    A graph shows good and sufficient bathing water quality levels for coastal and inland waters (1992 to 2024). Bathing water quality increased significantly, especially in the 1990s. The target value of 100 % bathing waters with at least sufficient quality was almost reached in 2015 and has been constantly at a high level since then.

    … the bathing waters met the requirements in 2024. About 91 % of inland waters and a good 88 % of coastal bathing waters had excellent water quality in 2024. … the quality assessment. Assessing the development Germany’s bathing waters are of good quality. In 2024, 97.8 % of all bathing water sites met the EU’s minimum …

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    HMP Birthday Calendar: July

    Photo of a dog swimming with a toy in the water, with the text: Remove the flea collar before swimming

    … a problem if they enter the environment directly. Therefore, make sure that, for example, dogs do not go swimming for a few days after the application of … a problem if they enter the environment directly. Therefore, make sure that, for example, dogs do not go swimming for a few days after the application of …

  • Press release 31/2024 from 03.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Making cities resilient to extreme weather events

    Ein sitzt an einem Fluss, lehnt an einem Buch und liest ein Buch.

    … construction. In combination with other instruments, long-term changes in municipal practices can be achieved. For example, improved data bases and parameters for the … questions regarding the implementation of sponge cities. For example, how can good examples and small-scale approaches attract imitators and thus spread? And how …

  • Newsletter from 01.11.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2019

    … Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, Are you interested in finding out how good the quality of the air is where you live? Or perhaps you are looking for … 2019 International Cycling Conference 2017 Bridging the gap between research and practice 19-21 September 2017, Mannheim, Germany The Conference Proceedings are the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BAU-R-2: Green roofs in cities

    The picture shows the metal facade of a modern commercial building almost completely covered with a climbing plant.

    … (analysis of satellite images and of LOD2 data of the BKG) Green roofs in cities – good for adaptation to climate change and for biodiversity The greening of urban … contribute to the protection of components of buildings and entire modules. For example, they can reduce damage from heavy rain and hailstones to façades and roofs, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-3: Federal grants - Research projects Climate change impacts Adaptation

    The picture shows a printout illustrating various charts. A pie chart, a line chart and a bar chart are visible on a sheet of A4 paper. On top of the sheet is a stack of Euro notes and a 2-Euros coin. It is possible to make out a pile of additional coins on the edge of the picture.

    … potential impacts of climate change. On the other, strategic, technical and also practical solutions also need to be robust and flexible enough to cope with the wide … by competent authorities and departmental research institutions, there are many examples – as in the case of the BMUV’s departmental research plan – of time-limited …

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    HMP Birthday Calendar: June

    Photo of a beach chair, sand, sea, and sunset featuring the text: Dispose of medicines in an environmentally conscious way – even on holiday

    … organisms are affected by the negative effects of pharmaceutical residues. For example, painkillers can damage the kidneys of fish, and antidepressants can alter … organisms are affected by the negative effects of pharmaceutical residues. For example, painkillers can damage the kidneys of fish, and antidepressants can alter …

  • DzU article from 10.07.2025 | Last changed: 14.07.2025

    Indicator: Total raw material productivity

    A graph shows the total raw material productivity plus the primary raw material inputs and the sum of gross domestic product and the value imports from 2010 to 2022 (2010 = 100).

    … material use and also includes raw materials that were needed to produce imported goods. Environmental importance Primary raw materials are obtained mainly from … utilisation of raw materials. However, Germany imports and exports mainly processed goods and finished products. The indicator 'Primary raw material inputs' reflects …