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  • Press release 04/2023 from 26.01.2023 | Last changed: 31.01.2023

    Final 2021 greenhouse gas emissions balance: Emissions declined by 39 percent over 1990, complying with EU climate action targets

    rauchende Schornsteine eines Braunkohlekraftwerks, davor ein Tagebau

    … million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2021, which is about 29.6 million tonnes (4%) more than in 2020 and 39% less compared to 1990. Energy and industrial emissions in … higher and nitrous oxide slightly lower compared to carbon dioxide. Further information The 2.5 million tonnes of CO 2 equivalents less than what has been …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Share of renewables in gross electricity consumption

    A graph shows the share of renewable energies in gross electricity consumption. The share increased from 6.3 % to 54.1 % between 2000 and 2024.

    … for about one quarter of total final energy consumption in Germany - significantly more energy was used for mobility (fuels) and heating (with natural gas). In future, … in German only ) and Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB). More detailed information: „Stromerzeugung erneuerbar und konventionell“ and „ Stromverbrauch “ …

  • News from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 26.06.2025

    EU project PARC: Knowledge Hub on Safe and Sustainable by Design

    Eine Hand hält ein Reagenzglas, in dem sich sinnbildlich ein Abbild der Erde befindet.

    … Health and the Environment and the German Environment Agency (UBA) and bundles information, tools and teaching materials as well as invites to exchange knowledge. … launched in 2022 as an EU Horizon Europe project with a duration of 7 years. With more than 200 partner institutions from 27 member states, as well as the UK and …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Biological Diversity

    colourful flowering summer meadow

    … important for adaptation to climate change. According to current knowledge, the more intact the ecosystems and the higher their biodiversity, the more successful … in many plants and animals whereby individuals with the same genotype (genetic information) develop different phenotypes depending on the prevailing environmental …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances Plan E campaign provides information on correct disposal – collection volume and recycling must increase … properly, as well as download and communication materials for everyone and, more recently, also for children and teachers. By regularly raising awareness and …

  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 18.07.2025

    Indicator: Commitment to environmental protection

    A graph shows the percentage of the population actively involved in environmental protection and nature conservation or who could imagine becoming involved. In 2024 only the current involvement was surveyed (same as in 2022 and 2020) which was at 15 percent.

    … was recently carried out in the study ‘ Future? Ask the youth! 2023 ’. Further information on the survey methodology can be found in the publication ‘U mweltbewusstsein in Deutschland 2024’ ( in German only ). More detailed information: 'Umweltbewusstsein und Umweltverhalten' (in German only) … in the publication ‘U mweltbewusstsein in Deutschland 2024’ ( in German only ). More detailed information: 'Umweltbewusstsein und Umweltverhalten' (in German only) …

  • Newsletter from 20.10.2017 | Last changed: 20.10.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2017

    … emissions of 507 milligrams per kilometre under normal driving conditions, which is more than six times the limit value for NOx. In effect, air quality could become … population, retailers and industry. Consumers can use a smartphone app to get information on such substances or send requests for information to suppliers. The …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Monitoring Report 2023

    2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change

    … shows far-reaching consequences The consequences of global warming are becoming more and more noticeable in Germany and can be proven more and more clearly. Covers …

  • Cover from 26.11.2025

    Adaptation to climate change

    Sandsäcke wurden vor einer Haustür aufgestapelt, um das Haus vor Hochwasser zu schützen

    … too. Extreme weather events such as heat waves or heavy precipitation have become more frequent and severe. The hot and extremely dry summer of 2018 is just one of … in Germany therefore provides different tools for climate change adaption with information and concrete recommendations for different audiences. Does that mean …

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    NH3-Workshop Briefing Document

    … NH3-Workshop Briefing Document 21.03.2022 Important preparatory and organizational information for speakers, remote- and in-place- participants. Document NH3-Workshop … Document (255.59 kB) Tags critical level … Important preparatory and organizational information for speakers, remote- and in-place- participants. … NH3-Workshop …