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  • Press release 1/2015 from 08.01.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Nitrogen surplus – an environmental problem of entirely new proportions

    Drag hoses spreading slurry directly onto the field.

    … of entirely new proportions Federal Environment Agency campaigns for ambitious mitigation strategy Drag hoses spreading slurry directly onto the field. Source: … excessive levels of nitrogen." … Federal Environment Agency campaigns for ambitious mitigation strategy … Nitrogen surplus – an environmental problem of entirely new …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … connection with changing climatic conditions, these ecosystem services address the potential of unsealed surfaces to allow the infiltration of precipitation and also – … parts of open valleys transport the cool air to neighbouring residential areas thus mitigating any thermal stress (cf. Indicator RO-R-4 ). As far as agriculture and … networks enabling them to adapt. 222 Land that is free from buildings retains its potentials, or such potentials are relatively easily restored, if the change of use …

  • Press release 75/09 from 21.10.2009 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    Nanotechnology for mankind and environment - Seize upon opportunities, reduce risks

    … too little knowledge about the impact of nanomaterials on the environment and their potential health risks for humans. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) presents a background paper with knowledge of relevant aspects of nanotech’s potential to relieve the environment. The paper also identifies risks posed to … companies operating in Germany alone. Although nanotechnology holds significant potential for ecological product innovations, it also harbours risks for the …

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    Climate hotspots for Germany

    A map of Germany shows regions with many climate extremes in the future or with strong changes in climate parameters relative to today.

    … a particularly large number of climatic extremes. Maps of changes show regions with potentially strong changes in climate parameters. The colours illustrate the … a particularly large number of climatic extremes. Maps of changes show regions with potentially strong changes in climate parameters. The colours illustrate the …

  • DzU article from 18.09.2024 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Indicator: Energy consumption in manufacturing

    A graph shows the trend for primary energy consumption in the manufacturing industry and the proportion of gross value-added (price-adjusted) between 1995 and 2022. In 1995, energy consumption amounted to 3,744 Petajoules, and in 2022, to 3,767 Petajoules.

    … the use of fossil energy sources is the main driver of climate change. To mitigate these problems, energy consumption must fall. Manufacturing is the main … sector does not lower its energy consumption. There is still a lot of unused potential, in particular in energy efficiency. Methodology The indicator is based on … the use of fossil energy sources is the main driver of climate change. To mitigate these problems, energy consumption must fall. Manufacturing is the main …

  • Cover from 17.06.2019

    UBA/BDL Workshop “PtL in Air Transport” Home

    … The Paris Agreement of 2015 set forth strategies for planning and executing mitigation of global warming across all sectors. As it still generates growth, air … … The Paris Agreement of 2015 set forth strategies for planning and executing mitigation of global warming across all sectors. As it still generates growth, air …

  • News from 31.07.2024 | Last changed: 31.07.2024

    Renaturalised bodies of water can reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    Modified water bodies emit carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide

    … release the stored gases into the atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse gas (GHG) effect. Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions from water bodies Bodies of … example, which forms greenhouse gases when it decomposes. This reduces the savings potential of hydropower plants as a renewable energy source, even though this type … greenhouse gas emissions of inland waters in Germany and estimation of their mitigation potential by restoration measures Berichterstattung unter der …

  • Newsletter from 15.10.2025 | Last changed: 15.10.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 5/2025

    … of publication 2025 Methane, the underestimated greenhouse gas Sources, effects, mitigation options Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon … years now, there have been… Series position Page number 36 Year of publication 2025 Potential of blue carbon for global climate mitigation - Factsheet As part of the … to accounting for greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands in Germany: national GHG reporting under the UN Climate Convention, corporate reporting based on the GHG

  • Press release 35/2017 from 13.10.2017 | Last changed: 23.10.2017

    Environmental availability of raw materials

    in einer bergigen, trockenen Landschaft klafft ein riesiges tiefes Loch mit terrassenförmigen Plateaus in der Erde

    … civil society groups and public authorities to assess the environmental hazard potentials of raw materials and mining project and identify environmentally critical … (ifeu) and projekt consult developed a method to assess the environmental hazard potentials of mining for raw materials in the framework of a research project …

  • Appointment from 27.09.2023

    UBA Governance Workshop on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM)

    … and political risks associated with research and deployment? Is there a risk of mitigation deterrence related SRM research? This workshop is intended to bring … actors, practitioners, politicians, and scientists into conversation around the potential governance challenges of SRM. The programme can be found here . Further …

  • DzU article from 13.10.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Indicator: Ecological status of rivers

    A graph shows the distribution of the environmental status and potential of the rivers for the years 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is also shown (100 percent ‘good’ or ‘very good’). In 2021, 8 percent showed at least a good status or good potential.

    … rivers Percentage of running waters in at least good status or with at least a good potential Source: German Environment Agency / German Federal Institute of Hydrology … rivers were in at least a good ecological status or had at least a good ecological potential. According to the European Water Framework Directive, by 2015 with a time … to 2027 all rivers must have achieved at least a good ecological status or potential. The time up to 2027 must be used to reach these demanding targets. The …