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  • DzU article from 06.05.2025 | Last changed: 06.05.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to traffic noise

    A graph shows the proportion of people exposed to traffic noise above 55 decibels during the day and above 50 decibels at night, as observed in the 2022 noise mappings. It differentiates between road, aircraft and rail traffic noise.

    Indicator: Population exposure to traffic noise Fraction of population exposed to traffic noise Source: German Environment Agency Figure as PDF (40.89 kB) Figure with data (42.05 kB) … on the health effects of environmental noise, see the publication UMID 1/2016 (in German only ). In 2018, the World Health Organization ( WHO ) published new …

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    CODES: a new global initiative to advance digital environmental sustainability

    Die Erdkugel und Wörter in einer Programmiersprache.

    … Digitalisation for Sustainability Global, multi-stakeholder digital coalition presents plan for a green digital revolution Global CODES Network develops joint … worldwide Open consulation CODES: A Digital Planet for Sustainability German Environment Agency co-champions global initiative for digital environmental …

  • Press release 28/2019 from 09.09.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    Less use of pesticides in municipalities is possible

    Löwenzahn und anderes Unkraut in Ritzen von Treppenstufen einer Steintreppe

    … use of plant protection agents and biocides. A specialist conference hosted by the German Environment Agency (UBA) on 9 - 10 September in Dessau-Roßlau will show that … which to forego the use of pesticides in future. The conference programme includes presentations and workshops and will also host the information booths of some … of man and the environment. Associated content Links Information on the conference (German) All press releases Tags biocide municipality pesticide … Landscape planning …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … via open wounds. Source: LoloStock / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 GE-I-7: … – health risk to bathers Local residents are not the only people who appreciate the German coast for its high leisure and recreation value: Coastal areas are among the … contaminated shellfish or fish. Subject to the type of pathogen, an infection can present in different ways. Apart from causing diarrhoea and stomach aches, the …

  • Press release 32/2017 from 13.09.2017 | Last changed: 26.09.2017

    Round Table Against Marine Litter goes into round two

    beach with a lot of plastic waste coming from the sea

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency, the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature … Safety, and the Lower Saxony Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Protection Round Table Against Marine Litter goes into round two Marine litter has become a … Baltic Sea coasts of Germany continue to be polluted with waste – interim report presents measures against marine litter … Round Table Against Marine Litter goes …

  • Press release 02/2023 from 13.01.2023 | Last changed: 09.02.2023

    Possible ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the EU

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … contains PFAS. Source: romingo.de - Romy Gessner European agencies including the German Environment Agency (UBA) have today submitted a joint proposal for the … on the Restriction Proposal for PFASs Press release of the Federal Chemicals Agency (in German) The course of proceedings The proposal is published here UBA information …

  • News from 14.05.2020 | Last changed: 24.06.2020

    Climate change has an impact on the safety of installations

    Lightning and technical installation

    … Operators of installations in which large quantities of hazardous substances are present and the authorities responsible for them must therefore adapt their risk … change and plant safety: Recommendations from the UN / OECD Natech project" (in German) compiles which types of natural hazard sources in Germany are particularly …

  • DzU article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.09.2025

    Indicator: Employment in the renewable energy sector

    Graph: After a strong increase since 2000, employment has been declining since 2012 due to the sharp job losses in solar energy. There was a slight increase from 2015 to 2016. Most jobs were created in the wind energy and biomass sectors. Between 2016 and 2019, there were sharp declines. By 2023, there were significant increases again, especially in solar energy and heat pumps.

    Indicator: Employment in the renewable energy sector Number of employees in the … the development of the number of people employed in the renewable energy sector in Germany. Overall, it clearly shows that many people in Germany work in the field of … and core statements. More detailed information: „Beschäftigung und Umweltschutz" (in German only). Related contents Indikator: Umweltschutzgüter Indikator: …

  • Appointment from 17.06.2020 | Last changed: 17.06.2020

    OECD/UBA/UNEP event on environmental due diligence

    Container terminal

    … (UNEP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the German Environment Agency (UBA) is hosting a session on environmental due diligence … for Responsible Business Conduct". The event takes place online. Together with representatives of the Japanese Ministry of Environment, multinational companies and … (UNEP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the German Environment Agency (UBA) is hosting a session on environmental due diligence …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … forest transformation. Source: Andreas Meier-Dinkel 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 FW-R-2: … of forest-genetic resources Source: BLE (gene conservation objects: GENRES (information system on genetic ressources)/ FGRDEU-Online (national inventory of … from local, site-adapted stock. An essential element for the adaptation to present and future site condition is intra-species genetic variation. This is true, …

  • News from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 19.02.2014

    Bulgarian greenhouse gas inventory improved with support from UBA

    Cloudy landscape with power lines and power plant

    Bulgarian greenhouse gas inventory improved with support from UBA Cloudy landscape … To that end, a series of training events was carried out and new working aids presented. Associated content Links projectinformation in German projectinformation in English projectinformation in bulgarian All news Tags …