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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-1: Recreation areas

    The picture shows an aerial photograph of the ‘Straße des 17. Juni’, a street commemorating the building of the Berlin Wall (the anniversary of German unification takes place annually on 17th June). To the right and left of this street, you can see the canopy of trees in the Große Tiergarten park. The city’s silhouette is visible in the picture’s horizon, including the Reichstags building, tv tower, cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate.

    … and air temperatures can develop. In addition, green spaces, especially those containing trees have greater relative air humidity than sealed areas. For plants … and air temperatures can develop. In addition, green spaces, especially those containing trees have greater relative air humidity than sealed areas. For plants …

  • Newsletter from 13.04.2017 | Last changed: 13.04.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2017

    … can be prevented and reduced.  read more (in German) Industry & Environment Food waste in the catering sector Food production consumes many resources and produces greenhouse gas emissions. For the sake of the environment food waste should be prevented. A guideline by the German Environment Agency shows how it … annual reports to the German Environment Agency of their emissions and amounts of waste disposal. A compact report on pollutant releases since 2007 is now available.  …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-5: Sales and application of pesticides

    The picture shows a close-up of a man in a rapeseed field, carefully grasping the yellow blossom of a rapeseed plant.

    … interpreting the data on sales volumes, it should be borne in mind that pesticides contain different amounts of active ingredients. However, there is no direct link … interpreting the data on sales volumes, it should be borne in mind that pesticides contain different amounts of active ingredients. However, there is no direct link …

  • Newsletter from 14.04.2021 | Last changed: 14.04.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2021

    … Various substances from cleaning agents are released into the environment via wastewater and pollute ecosystems. Tips for environmentally friendly spring cleaning … also on the quality of the air, water and soil. read more (in German)   Avoiding waste with target group-specific communication Consumers of all social groups are … now been published on current issues concerning the disposal of waste from COVID-19 containment measures. read more (in German)   Evaluation of the Federal …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    EW-I-1+2: Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply

    … Euros. 157 157 The condition of power lines, transformers and circuit breakers contained in the electricity network is therefore estimated to be functionally … Euros. 157 157 The condition of power lines, transformers and circuit breakers contained in the electricity network is therefore estimated to be functionally …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … can only be re-allocated to some extent. The rules governing Rhine shipping are contained in the pertinent police regulation (Rheinschifffahrtspolizeiverordnung). … can only be re-allocated to some extent. The rules governing Rhine shipping are contained in the pertinent police regulation (Rheinschifffahrtspolizeiverordnung). …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … is covered by the German Water Resources Act in accordance with specifications contained in the regulations laid down in the HWRM-RL. Furthermore, as far as inland … is covered by the German Water Resources Act in accordance with specifications contained in the regulations laid down in the HWRM-RL. Furthermore, as far as inland …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    IG-R-2: Exposure of Germany’s foreign trade to global climate change

    The picture shows a large container port beneath a low sun. Visible in the foreground are a laden container ship and a few loading cranes. In the background there is another container ship docked at the port.

    … the countries involved in trading with Germany, the data on exports and imports as contained in the StBA foreign trade statistics are incorporated in the indicator. … the countries involved in trading with Germany, the data on exports and imports as contained in the StBA foreign trade statistics are incorporated in the indicator. …

  • Appointment from 24.05.2016

    Third European Resources Forum (ERF)

    … and circular economy after the initial proposal “Towards a circular economy: A zero waste programme for Europe” was scrapped. On 2 December 2015, the new Commission …

  • Newsletter from 28.06.2017 | Last changed: 28.06.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2017

    … have a right to know whether and which “Substances of Very High Concern” are contained in products. They can ask the product vendors about this but this has been … UBA positions EU Plastics Strategy needs to consider environmental issues Plastic waste is a major threat to the marine environment. But how to tackle this problem? … products that meet certain human or environmental hazard criteria. For products containing such candidates for substitution, their risk must be compared to …