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  • Press release 19/10 from 26.03.2010 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for Andreas Troge

    … Troge, 59, headed Germany’s largest environmental public office for nearly 14 years.  As an economist with a Ph.D. he started at UBA in 1990 as Vice President. In … und Luftreinhaltung in Cologne. In addition to his work at UBA, Troge started as lecturer in environmental economics at the University of Bayreuth in 1993, where he had done his Ph.D. in 1981. He was appointed honorary professor there in 1996. His research area focus included …

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    FW-I-4: Damaged timber – extent of random use

    In a stack column diagram, the share of all incidental uses in the total felling is shown in percent from 1991 to 2012.

    … causes add up to 100 percent in the bars. The proportions vary greatly between the years. The share of wind/storm was highest in 1991 with 82 percent, in 2000 with 93 … in 2000 with 55 percent and in 2007 with 45 percent. The values in the other years fluctuate between 10 and 40, but mostly between 10 and 20 percent. Source: … causes add up to 100 percent in the bars. The proportions vary greatly between the years. The share of wind/storm was highest in 1991 with 82 percent, in 2000 with 93 …

  • Press release 27/2020 from 02.07.2020 | Last changed: 02.07.2020

    Germany assumes chairmanship of Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM)

    The Baltic Sea is a highly sensitive natural environment

    … Protection Commission (HELCOM) German Environment Agency’s Lilian Busse appointed as chairwoman The Baltic Sea is a highly sensitive natural environment … Protection Commission – Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) for a period of two years. Oversupply of nutrients, unexploded ordnance, marine litter, underwater noise …

  • News from 05.03.2021 | Last changed: 08.03.2021

    SAICM-Workshop for German Stakeholders

    Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

    … Gamba’s presentation can be viewed from minute 42:40 of the recording. German SAICM Focal Point Dr. Hans-Christian Stolzenberg (UBA) then offered his reflections on the …

  • Press release 26/2024 from 31.05.2024 | Last changed: 29.07.2024

    Environmental and climate protection remain important for youths

    Auf dem Bild sind Jugendliche zusehen, die in einem Kreis auf dem Schulhof sitzen.

    … Ministry for the Environment (BMUV). This is less than in the last survey two years ago. In contrast, other topics are gaining in importance; the state of the … The study was conducted for the first time in 2017 and has been conducted every two years since then. For the current study, a representative sample of 1,150 young … Ministry for the Environment (BMUV). This is less than in the last survey two years ago. In contrast, other topics are gaining in importance; the state of the …

  • Appointment from 12.03.2024

    Procura+ conference

    … March 13th, 2024 - 00:00 until Thursday, March 14th, 2024 - 23:45 For over 25 years the Procura+ conference has been where sustainable, circular and innovation … professionals. Programme und more information Tags green procurement … For over 25 years the Procura+ conference has been where sustainable, circular and innovation …

  • Press release 45/2019 from 26.11.2019 | Last changed: 09.12.2019

    Climate change in Germany: New monitoring report illustrates far-reaching impact

    Sturm auf See

    … by 1.5 degrees between 1881 and 2018, with a 0.3-degree increase over the last five years alone. The effects include more health risks caused by heat stress, a rise in … day. The increase in the average temperature in Germany of 0.3 degrees in only five years’ time is alarming. We must respond by taking precautionary climate action and …

  • Press release 06/2021 from 15.03.2021 | Last changed: 07.04.2021

    Ground-level engine emissions are greatest source of ultrafine particle pollution at airports

    auf einem Flughafen landet ein Flugzeug

    … for the calculations, as measurements can only ever record the load at a single point. The computer models were checked against individual measurements in the … for the calculations, as measurements can only ever record the load at a single point. The computer models were checked against individual measurements in the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-2: Precautions taken among the population

    The picture shows an assortment of emergency provisions including groceries such as beans, rice and tinned food, batteries, adhesive tape, toilet paper, tea lights and lighters.

    … fluids on hot days and to avoid unnecessary long car journeys when weather patterns point towards risky conditions. While such measures still appear obvious to most, … survey on environmental awareness which will in future be conducted only every four years. At that time, the severe flood disaster – which had occurred only a few … survey on environmental awareness which will in future be conducted only every four years. At that time, the severe flood disaster – which had occurred only a few …

  • Press release 20/2011 from 12.04.2011 | Last changed: 18.07.2013

    Greenhouse gases well below the limit

    … value. A total volume of 40 million tonnes GHG, or 4.3 percent over the previous year’s, were emitted according to preliminary calculations by the Federal … Germany is well below the Kyoto 2008-2012 target value of 974 million tonnes. Last year’s emissions sank by 23.1 percent over 1990 levels, due mainly to the higher …

  • Press release 10/2022 from 11.02.2022 | Last changed: 17.02.2022

    Environmental awareness: Great momentum for socio-ecological transformation

    Cyclist

    … awareness of the damaging influence of pollution has grown over the past 20 years. These are the findings of a detailed analysis of the Environmental Awareness … Germany on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment and UBA for over 25 years. The main topics of the study are climate action and socio-ecological … awareness of the damaging influence of pollution has grown over the past 20 years. These are the findings of a detailed analysis of the Environmental Awareness …

  • Press release 19/2018 from 22.06.2018 | Last changed: 25.06.2018

    How cities can respond to heat waves and heavy rains – creative projects show how it is done

    Gewinner des Wettbewerbs "Blauer Kompass" 2018 auf der Bühne im Bundesumweltministerium

    … pioneers of climate change adaptation. Source: Raum11/Zappner/Umweltbundesamt This year's winners of the Blauer Kompass contest: an innovative urban sewage system in … of climate change. The jury selected three winners from among 111 projects this year. It was also the first time an audience prize was awarded in an online voting … All press releases Tags climate adaptation Bundespreis Blauer Kompass … This year's winners of the Blauer Kompass contest: an innovative urban sewage system in …