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  • News from 17.12.2013 | Last changed: 10.03.2014

    Urban transport is becoming more sustainable

    modern tramways in the city

    … Urban transport is becoming more sustainable Good news: Europe’s big cities are making more frequent use of buses, trains and …

  • Press release 30/2017 from 06.09.2017 | Last changed: 18.09.2017

    Urban Mining

    Skyline einer Großstadt von oben, abends, Hochhäuser, Straßen, Schienen

    … to the use not of only inner city deposits but of the entire stock of long-lived goods in general. These goods include consumer products like electrical and electronic devices as well as …

  • Cover from 12.06.2024

    The UBA database – “Pharmaceuticals in the environment”

    Logo of the UBA database - ‘Pharmaceuticals in the environment’

    … were difficult to verify, the majority of publications can be considered of good quality. The database "Pharmaceuticals in the Environment" - Update for the … were difficult to verify, the majority of publications can be considered of good quality. The database "Pharmaceuticals in the Environment" - Update for the …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Energy Sector

    Wind power station in a crop field

    … must be taken into account, especially in building concepts and urban planning. For example, building insulation, shading elements, green roofs and facades, and urban … must be taken into account, especially in building concepts and urban planning. For example, building insulation, shading elements, green roofs and facades, and urban …

  • Press release 39/2019 from 29.10.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    New packaging registry marks first year of success

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … particular, the reusables share has been declining for years (only 42.2% in 2017). Examples of further potential to prevent packaging can be tapped from reusable … The standard indicates when the recyclability of a certain packaging type is good. Producers and trade are already using the minimum standard as a point of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-5: Change of flow direction

    The picture shows a river running through a flat landscape consisting of meadows and agricultural areas. The sea is visible in the background.

    … and brackish water areas inform the character of the North German coast. For example in the North Sea, the tides influence the hydrodynamic scenarios in sections … characteristics in, and pertaining to, sections of the watercourse concerned. For example, during storm surges the river mouth of the Peene into the Baltic Sea is … and brackish water areas inform the character of the North German coast. For example in the North Sea, the tides influence the hydrodynamic scenarios in sections …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study

    The picture shows a detailed view of cereal plants infested with brown rust.

    … several generations per annum. However, other pest organisms which depend, for example, on extended moist periods might decline. Given the progress of climate … that specific weather scenarios can entail a massive spread of pest organisms. For example, 2018 was a pronounced brown-rust year. Most fungal-type pathogens do not … several generations per annum. However, other pest organisms which depend, for example, on extended moist periods might decline. Given the progress of climate …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-1: Financial support for forest transformation

    The picture shows young beech tree trunks enveloped in individual tree guards for protection from frass. A dense coniferous forest is visible in the background.

    … are trees that emanate from natural wind dispersal of lightweight seeds, for example pine, birch or poplar trees, which can drift into a stand even from … necessary to decide whether it is advisable to remove any natural regeneration (for example of previous tree species that were inappropriate for the site). However, … are trees that emanate from natural wind dispersal of lightweight seeds, for example pine, birch or poplar trees, which can drift into a stand even from …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-2: Usage of warning and information services

    The picture shows a hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone screen is blue and shows the logo of DWD’s WarnWetter App. In the picture’s background, the black clouds of a thunderous sky are visible.

    … progresses. The DWD offers online access to their official weather warnings, for example in cases of frost and icy roads or storm, heavy rain and thunderstorm, UV … regarding the usage of warning and information services. The survey refers to examples such as the pollen information service, the heat warning services and the …