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Press release 05/2012 from 31.01.2012 | Last changed: 17.07.2013

Future made in Germany: Germany's growth is becoming increasingly sustainable

… is high-tech, competitive and forward-looking. The Closed Substance Cycle and Waste Management Act and the resource efficiency programme are the next concrete steps on …

Press release 37/2016 from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.02.2017

Joint action for man and the environment

UBA's President Maria Krautzberger and actor Oliver Mommsen at SOS Children’s Village Berlin

… and Mr Mommsen were welcomed in the SOS Children's Village Berlin by division manager Ms Agnes Siemer and families who spend their leisure time at the village to …

Press release 17/2019 from 04.06.2019 | Last changed: 11.06.2019

Emissions trading 2018: German installations cut emissions by 3.5 per cent

… for stationary installations and for the aviation industry. Its mandate includes management of the allocation and issuance of free emission allowances, reviewing …

Press release 32/2016 from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Environmentally harmful subsidies in transport sector at record level

… cars are a benefit only to those in high-income brackets. UBA proposes a sweeping management control of all subsidies and a review of their environmental impact. This …

Press release 22/2016 from 03.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Employment in environmental protection breaks the 2-million mark

… in the environmental sector in 2012. These services include energy and facilities management, organic farming, water pollution control and waste disposal. In …

Press release 24/2025 from 16.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.06.2025

How much life lies within our soil?

… Survey of Soil Biodiversity BMUKN: Federal Action Plan on Nature icon Project management: Fraunhofer IME icon All press releases Tags biodiversity soil … Around …

Press release 18/2025 from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.05.2025

Environmental awareness study: crises affect public’s perception of environmental and climate challenges

Eine Frau in einer gelben Regenjacke betrachtet eine überflutete Straße.

… fading. Only a third of those surveyed are convinced that Germany can adequately manage the consequences of climate change. This number is the lowest in this time …

Press release 20/2025 from 26.05.2025 | Last changed: 28.05.2025

German agencies classify TFA as toxic substance

Das Bild zeigt eine Pflanzenschutzspritze, die übers Feld fährt.

… is an important tool for communicating hazards and forms the basis for risk management. With our proposal, we are laying an important foundation for reducing …

Press release 38/2024 from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

Majority of German cities and municipalities are faced with the challenges of the climate crisis

Deutsche Kleinstadt mit aufgehender Sonne

… In more than half of the independent cities there is already a climate adaptation manager. This is only the case in 4 percent of cities and municipalities with less …

Press release 36/2024 from 06.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

UBA refuses to approve certificates for eight UER projects

an einer Förderanlage wird Gas abgefackelt

… 17 people on suspicion of joint commercial fraud. The suspects are the managing directors or employees of inspection centres who are alleged to have been …

Press release 25/2024 from 30.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

“Danger Islands”: a new protected area in the Antarctic

… area for the Adelie penguin. Both countries are now assuming responsibility for the management and monitoring⁠ of the area. Scientific contribution Antje Boetius, …

Press release 46/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2019

German North and Baltic Seas not in good condition

… shipping and marine aquaculture. The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediment, which entered into force in 2017, …