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  • Press release 06/2019 from 13.03.2019 | Last changed: 27.03.2019

    Launch of online portal for climate-friendly refrigeration

    indoor sight of a supermarket

    … Butchers, restaurants, supermarkets, hoteliers, facility management and any others who use air conditioning and refrigeration systems or heat pumps can find out more … Butchers, restaurants, supermarkets, hoteliers, facility management and any others who use air conditioning and refrigeration systems or heat pumps can find out more …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … tapped, for example, through the integration of spontaneous helpers - i.e. citizens who are willing to help and who mostly form and organise themselves via social platforms. In addition, training …

  • Cover from 26.11.2025

    Adaptation to climate change

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

    … in Germany benefit from rising temperatures but stay sustainable at the same time? Who has to adapt? In order for us to adapt successfully to climate change and its …

  • Press release 53/2010 from 09.11.2010 | Last changed: 22.07.2013

    Institution of Agriculture Commission of Federal Environment Agency

    … environmental problems currently faced by agriculture were not caused by farmers who breached the law”, says Lutz Ribbe, “but rather as a result of inadequate … environmental problems currently faced by agriculture were not caused by farmers who breached the law”, says Lutz Ribbe, “but rather as a result of inadequate …

  • Press release 39/2019 from 29.10.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    New packaging registry marks first year of success

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … also step up their statutory responsibility to prosecute and fine the free riders who have failed to register,” said UBA President Maria Krautzberger. Businesses and … also step up their statutory responsibility to prosecute and fine the free riders who have failed to register,” said UBA President Maria Krautzberger. Businesses and …

  • Press release 5/2015 from 09.02.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Air quality 2014: Nitrogen dioxide now ranks as pollutant Nr. 1

    different houses, covered with snow, with smoking chimneys

    … (UBA) of measurements taken at over 500 measuring stations. Nitrogen dioxide, whose main source is motor vehicle exhaust emissions, is particularly critical and … the lowest concentrations can do damage to health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed this time and time again." Press release No. 5/2015 | 09.02.2015 … (UBA) of measurements taken at over 500 measuring stations. Nitrogen dioxide, whose main source is motor vehicle exhaust emissions, is particularly critical and …

  • Newsletter from 10.02.2023 | Last changed: 10.02.2023

    EU News – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 1/2023

    … of new research and data: Our projections find that, only for PM10, CO and SO₂, WHO Air Quality Guidelines level can be met with cost-effective measures by 2030 . … the long-term goal of aligning all relevant pollutants with the most stringent WHO Air Quality Guideline level. Not only human health but also ecosystems are … in the event. Lilian Busse (UBA), Francois Wakenhut (DG Environment), Maria Neira (WHO), Johan Safont (Swedish Environment Agency) and Margherita Tolotto (EEB) …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

    The picture shows a woman’s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forehead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … on 28.11.2023 On the relevance of the action field The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes climate change as the ‘single biggest health threat facing humanity’: … by climate change, as well as potential protective measures. Apps and targeted newsletters have gained increasing importance; these provide information on risks …

  • Press release 58/2009 from 01.09.2009 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Jochen Flasbarth is new head of Federal Environment Agency

    … Federal Cabinet had unanimously appointed him as successor to Dr. Andreas Troge, who had asked to be retired at the end of July 2009 for health reasons. Flasbarth’s … Federal Cabinet had unanimously appointed him as successor to Dr. Andreas Troge, who had asked to be retired at the end of July 2009 for health reasons. Flasbarth’s …