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Press release 10/2021 from 22.03.2021 | Last changed: 26.03.2021

Two German municipalities among the group of finalists for the international European Mobility Week awards

Auf einem Parkplatz steht ein großes Gefährt quer und Menschen sind aus der Vogelperspektive zu sehen, die im Freien an ihren Laptops arbeiten.

… Two German municipalities among the group of finalists for the international … ambitious programmes. An international jury draws up a shortlist of finalists. Two German cities are among the finalists this year. Press release No. 10/2021 | … up a shortlist of finalists. Two German cities are among the finalists this year. … Two German municipalities among the group of finalists for the international …

Appointment from 18.04.2016

Colloquium: 20 Years Focal Point to the Basel Convention

… Environment Agency’s headquarters in Dessau to mark the 20th anniversary of the German Focal Point to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements … around the globe. Invitation/Program Program Festveranstaltung /Contributions and presentations at the colloquium to mark the 20the anniversary of the German Focal …

Appointment from 13.07.2020

Virtual Event: Digital Solutions to Reach the 2030-Agenda

… Solutions to Reach the 2030-Agenda - From Gaps to Opportunities. Hosted by the German Environment Agency (UBA), UNDP, UNEP, Future Earth and the International … digitalization and sustainability. Recently UNEP, UNDP, ISC, Future Earth and the German Environment Agency (UBA) have joined forces to create opportunities to better … initiative on a "Digital Planet for Sustainability" to embrace the opportunities of present and future digital solutions to reach the 17 SDGs by 2030 and beyond. This …

Appointment from 12.02.2020

Conference: Human Biomonitoring for science and chemical policy

… Conference: Human Biomonitoring for science and chemical policy Umweltforum … Conference 2020: Human Biomonitoring for science and chemical policy under the German EU Presidency. Hosted by the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) …

Newsletter from 01.10.2021 | Last changed: 01.10.2021

Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2021

… the effective implementation of climate protection. Which is why the UBA once again presented a selection of its proposals for a climate-neutral Germany in a Twitter … Sources Act (EEG). more on the RESCUE study further information on all proposals (in German) Consumer tips Where to dispose of the e-waste? Whether it is a washing …

Press release 37/2017 from 20.11.2017 | Last changed: 22.11.2017

Household appliance repair costs should be made tax-deductible

Elektrogeräte wie Waschmaschinen und Herd auf einem Recyclinghof

… Household appliance repair costs should be made tax-deductible UBA presents 7-point strategy against obsolescence for European Week for Waste Reduction … other reasons are an unnecessary burden Source: Pontus Ebenberg / Fotolia.com The German Environment Agency (UBA) recommended that repairs which are done outside the … regard to electronic and electrical products”, Ms Krautzberger emphasized. UBA is presenting its 7-point strategy on the occasion of the European Week for Waste …

Press release 12/2023 from 22.03.2023 | Last changed: 30.03.2023

Call for papers: German Prize for Nature Writing 2023

in einem dunklen Gehölz fällt Licht auf einen alten abgebrochenen Baum

… Call for papers: German Prize for Nature Writing 2023 Authors can submit their … Torres Ruiz The publishing house Matthes & Seitz Berlin is once again awarding the German Prize for Nature Writing in cooperation with the German Environment Agency … German Environment Agency. Authors’ entries will be accepted until 30 April 2023. … Call for papers: German Prize for Nature Writing 2023 …

Cover from 13.09.2024

Indicators of climate change impacts and adaptation - Monitoring Report 2023

… Indicators of climate change impacts and adaptation 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change Related publications 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change 2019 Monitoring Report … 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change … Indicators of climate change impacts and adaptation - Monitoring Report 2023 …

Press release 37/2024 from 11.09.2024 | Last changed: 12.09.2024

On the way to a pollutant-free environment

Das Bild zeigt Laborgläser mit verschiedenfarbigen Flüssigkeiten.

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature … / Fotolia From 10 to 11 September 2024, the 6th REACH Congress took place at the German Environment Agency (UBA) in Dessau-Rosslau with more than 500 experts from … a good starting point for tackling this challenge.” Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency stated: “Persistent substances remain in soils and waters …

Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 12.03.2024 | Last changed: 15.05.2024

Research projects

Rechenschieber mit grünen Kugeln im Vordergrund.

… insight into green procurement Source: Tobias Kaltenbach/ fotolia.com Overview of German Environment Agency (UBA) and Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature … the consideration of environmental criteria in awarding public contracts The IÖW (Institute for Ecological Economy Research) and the Öko-Institut e.V. carried out … processes This research project was carried out from 2013 to 2016 by the IÖW (Institute for Ecological Economy Research) and Öko-Institut e.V. on behalf of the …

Press release 37/11 from 28.07.2011 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

Testing for human pollutant exposure in Europe

… Testing for human pollutant exposure in Europe Federal Environment Agency in charge of German contribution to DEMOCOPHES pilot study A study known as DEMOCOPHES on human … is a measure of exposure to passive smoking. Phthalates are plasticisers that are present in a large number of plastic products, including children’s toys. Previous …

Press release 41/2020 from 14.09.2020 | Last changed: 21.09.2020

Broad alliance launches “Biotonne Deutschland“ campaign to promote biowaste collection

… Deutschland" action weeks. For three weeks starting today, local authorities in Germany will be promoting the separate collection of biowaste with local campaigns. … Agency, said, “The results of the analysis of municipal solid waste in Germany presented in July have shown how important an increase in the amount of collected … and reduce its quality. Associated content Links Aktion Biotonne Deutschland (German) Publications Ratgeber: Abfälle im Haushalt Kompostfibel All press releases …