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  • News from 20.08.2018 | Last changed: 15.05.2023

    Climate-ADAPT first-stop-shop for adaptation knowledge in Europe

    green roof

    … platform reached its aims and was developed according to the needs of its stakeholders.  Relevant providers of information on adaptation to climate change in Europe share their knowledge through the platform, and there is potential to engage more providers in future.  Providers benefit from the extended outreach and enhanced use of …

  • Press release 19/2011 from 06.04.2011 | Last changed: 16.07.2013

    ”Environment and Health“ - New additions and updates to educational materials

    … for secondary level pupils with new chapter on global warming and health The Federal Ministry for Environment is expanding its free service for teachers, with new … health (Umwelt und Gesundheit). These materials, which were compiled jointly the Federal Ministry for Environment and the Federal Environment Agency, are aimed at secondary level pupils. Press release No. …

  • Press release 45/08 from 11.06.2008 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Pre-registration for REACH begins

    … Pre-registration for REACH begins Federal Environment Agency providing advice and support to businesses on … of this”, said Dr. Klaus Günter Steinhäuser, Director of Chemical Safety at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Pre-registration will make it easier for responsible … substances and limit their distribution”, said Steinhäuser. The UBA, the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Federal Institute for …

  • News from 23.05.2017 | Last changed: 27.06.2017

    Sustainable handling of sewage sludge in the Baltic Sea region

    ein gelb blühendes Rapsfeld, im Hintergrund das Meer mit Segelbooten

    … handling” was called an important foundation stone in the process. It is considered appropriate to produce a “HELCOM overview on nutrient recycling in the Baltic … Wie kann ein effektiver Meeresschutz gelingen? Indikator: Ökologischer Zustand der Übergangs- und Küstengewässer Related publications Risk assessment of munition …

  • Press release 25/2015 from 15.07.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Climate change could cause more heat-related deaths in future

    sun and blue sky

    … to 15 percent in the period from 2000 to 2010, says a study commissioned by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) to the German Meteorological Service (DWD). An … a correlation between longer and hotter heat waves and a higher mortality rate. Elderly people and others who suffer certain chronic diseases are especially at risk. … health: a healthy and balanced diet, plenty of exercise, alcohol consumption in moderation and not smoking can help to reduce one's personal risk and deal with the …

  • News from 12.10.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    New Global Framework on Chemicals adopted

    The 5th International Conference on Chemicals Management took place from 25 to 29 September 2023

    … conference also adopted the Bonn Declaration, in which ministers and delegation leaders committed to the implementation of the GFC. 12.10.2023 Following a week of … of the new Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) means that countries and stakeholders could agree on a roadmap towards globally sustainable handling of chemicals, … 28 targets relating to five strategic objectives and are much more concrete than under SAICM. These targets compass several obligations, for example to create the …

  • News from 21.09.2023 | Last changed: 21.09.2023

    OECD handbook reinforces environmental protection in raw material

    Drohnenansicht eines kontaminierten, giftigen Wasserlaufs in Geamana, Rumänien

    … are dependent on metals from global supply chains. At the same time, they also consider themselves obliged to meet stringent social expectations for responsible … supply chains (manufacturers of final products and semi-finished products, metal traders, metal exchanges, retailers) to integrate environmental aspects within their … also aims to support companies within the “upstream” part (mining, raw material traders, metal works, refineries and recyclers) to fulfil the expectatios of their …

  • Press release 44/2015 from 03.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Ten million hectares of arable land worldwide are 'lost' every year

    very dry soil

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Ten million hectares of … Schmitz, Special Representative of the One World – No Hunger initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The heads of state … GIZ website: Initiative “Boden- Grund zum Leben” Publications Stark gefährdet – der Boden unter unseren Füßen Bodenzustand in Deutschland All press releases Tags …

  • News from 03.12.2015 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Event to mark the end of the International Year of Soils 2015

    desiccated soil

    … Agency and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit. Under the heading “Soil – A source of life”, experts and policymakers discussed old … Stefan Schmitz, Special Representative of the special initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) “One World, No Hunger” …

  • Press release 19/2023 from 12.06.2023 | Last changed: 14.06.2023

    Spree faces increased water shortage after coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    Leafy banks of the Spree near Berlin

    … be upgraded and existing lakes be expanded to act as water reservoirs. The federal states should also jointly explore how water from other regions can be pumped … coal phase-out in Lausitz in detail over several years. Associations, competent federal and state authorities, local politicians and civil society were widely … the water shortage - they are an invitation to the politicians of the affected federal states to tackle concrete solutions for the region on the ground. In detail: …

  • Press release 17/2024 from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2024

    The German Environment Agency celebrates its 50-year anniversary

    Grafik mit dem Jubiläumslogo des Umweltbundesamtes. Eine 50 mit dem Symbol des Blauen Engels. Auf der Grafik stehen alle wichtigen Daten zum Jubiläumsfest am 15.06.2024 in Dessau-Roßlau für alle interessierten Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

    … Source: Umweltbundesamt Over 50 years ago, the social-liberal coalition under chancellor Willy Brandt breathed new life into environmental protection. With the launch of the Federal Government’s first environmental programme and the appointment of the first … Environment Minister in 1971, environmental policy initially took root within the Federal Ministry. Shortly thereafter, the Federal Republic of Germany became the first …