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  • Press release 29/2023 from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 04.09.2023

    First "Environment in the Neighbourhood" Action Days bring sustainable commitment to life locally

    Kinder pflanzen in Dessau ein Blumenbeet.

    … by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) First "Environment in the Neighbourhood" … people in a range of locations are contributing together to making neighbourhoods more attractive and sustainable with good ideas and the will to create, and thus to …

  • Press release 18/2023 from 09.06.2023 | Last changed: 13.06.2023

    German bathing water quality remains at a high level

    Children jump in a lake.

    … German bathing water quality remains at a high level More than 96 percent of all bathing water sites rated "excellent" or "good” The … over 96 percent of the officially designated bathing water sites on lakes, rivers and coasts in Germany were rated "excellent" or "good". A total of 98 percent of all …

  • Appointment from 20.12.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    Virtual Event: History of Extended Producer Responsibility

    World map from green leaves

    … With this public virtual event we want to take a look back to better understand the genesis of the EPR concept and its implementation. Thomas Lindqvist, … goals where EPR systems are in place for quite some time, e.g. in Europe. ( More information on the TES Academy process on EPR ) Click on the registration link …

  • News from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2025

    Guideline for greenhouse gas calculation in the transport sector

    Lieferwagen in der Stadt

    … using a guideline. Source: m.mphoto / Fotolia.com The transport of passengers and freight generates greenhouse gases (GHG) – not only through the actual transport … of the UBA, a guideline has been produced which provides information for the standardised calculation and reporting of GHG emissions along transport chains. … emissions in the transport sector already plays a major role and will become even more important as a result of the amendment to corporate sustainability reporting. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 14.01.2025

    FW-R-6: Silvicultural information on the theme of adaptation

    The picture shows two young foresters having a discussion in a sparse forest. The man on the left-hand side of the picture stands with his arms crossed while the other man is gesticulating with his hands. In the background, beams from a low sun are penetrating the forest.

    … To date, there is no bundled information available nationwide regarding the extent and intensity of silvicultural advice. The increasing number of articles published … relation to the extreme drought years of 2018 to 2020, there have been distinctly more expert articles available. FW-R-6: Silvicultural information on the theme of … with immense challenges in the next few decades. Numerous practical development and management issues will arise in connection with the adaptation of forests …

  • Press release 16/2021 from 31.03.2021 | Last changed: 26.08.2022

    German Environment Agency co-champions global initiative for digital environmental sustainability

    Die Erdkugel und Wörter in einer Programmiersprache.

    … UNDP, the International Science Council, UBA, the Kenyan Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Future Earth, and Sustainability in the Digital Age launched the new … the commitment framework and provide strategic advice to the CODES initiative. For more information, please visit the engagement platform SparkBlue or contact: UNEP: …

  • Press release 17/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 29.03.2022

    New measures to protect natural groundwater against trace substances

    Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety … causing prolonged droughts that deplete the groundwater level in Germany. More and more substances are entering our waters via wastewater that do not belong …

  • Press release 17/2012 from 12.04.2012 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Less greenhouse gases with less nuclear energy

    … by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) prove. Emissions of carbon dioxide and methane in particular continued to decline. The greater use of renewable … CO2 allowances should be reduced by toughening Europe’s climate protection target and moving forward on remediating the energy supply in building stock. To clarify … from electricity production rose only slightly. Less electricity was exported, and more electricity from renewable energies was produced. These facts are also …

  • Press release 07/2025 from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 24.02.2025

    In 2024, all air quality limits met for the first time

    Stau

    … based on the preliminary evaluation of the measurement data from the federal states and the German Environment Agency (UBA) from approximately 600 measuring stations, … conclusion, but the result of targeted clean air measures at EU, federal, state and local level. Exhaust gas aftertreatment in particular, e.g. through particulate … no further efforts are needed to improve air quality. The current limit values are more than 20 years old and no longer reflect the latest scientific findings on the …

  • Appointment from 27.07.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    The war in Ukraine as magnifying glass of unsustainability?

    teamwork with people of different countries

    … the challenges resulting from the war in Ukraine by looking at current consumption and production patterns. We explore the psychological barriers that often keep us from facing the uncomfortable realities surrounding our lifestyles and engaging in activities that can support a sustainability transformation despite … and/or voice for the exclusive use by German Environment Agency (UBA). Registration more about TES Academy Tags Ukraine … In this event, we inquire into the root causes …

  • Press release 22/2018 from 16.08.2018 | Last changed: 27.08.2018

    Health risks from legionella – new requirements for evaporative cooling systems operators

    Klimaanlage auf einem Hochhaus

    … of legionella emissions Source: Fotolia Evaporative cooling systems, cooling towers and wet separators are potential sources of harmful legionella. The 42nd ordinance … the lungs, which can result in pneumonia or even death.  Associated content Links More information at "KaVKA-42.BV"(German) All press releases Tags legionella …

  • Press release 61/11 from 13.12.2011 | Last changed: 02.07.2013

    REACH: First signs of successful action taken against endocrine disruptor

    … Octylphenol will become the first chemical to be taken up on the European ‘Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation’ because of its … approved unanimously. Octylphenol is used in the manufacture of paints, adhesives and tyres. UBA President Jochen Flasbarth said, “For years we have conducted … Associated content Links The current list of substances of very high concern For more information about substances of very high concern Information about REACH …