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  • DzU article from 13.10.2022 | Last changed: 10.12.2025

    Indicator: Ecological status of lakes

    A graph shows the distribution of the environmental status and potential of the lakes for the years 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is also shown (100 percent ‘good’ or ‘very good’). In 2021, 24.7 percent showed at least a good status or good potential.

    … % of lakes were in a good ecological status and 2.0 % in a very good status. The fact that the values have slightly deteriorated in comparison to 2015 is mainly due … ‘very good’ to ‘poor‘, depending on the degree of divergence and other assessment factors. An ecological potential is assessed for artificial and significantly … % of lakes were in a good ecological status and 2.0 % in a very good status. The fact that the values have slightly deteriorated in comparison to 2015 is mainly due …

  • News from 21.10.2020 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    Increasing the recycling of precious and minor metals

    Board of a processor, on it a recycling symbol

    … 2020 UBA page "Electrical and Electronic waste" UBA page "End-of-life vehicles" Fact Sheet: Mehrgewinn durch Demontage von Altfahrzeugelektronik Publications ILESA …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-1: Manageability of climate change impacts

    The picture shows a woman’s head and shoulders while she looks sceptically out of a window. The window is part-shaded by an indoor blind.

    … way. The social assessment of climate change and adaptation is the result of many factors, some of which interact in complex ways. Crucial influencing factors include the occurrence of (extreme) events and the appraisal of personal … of climate protection and adaptation tends to wane. Other crucial influencing factors – apart from the current weather-related and weather-pattern related …

  • DzU article from 22.12.2025 | Last changed: 22.12.2025

    Indicator: National Welfare Index

    A graph shows the national welfare index (NWI) and gross domestic product (2000 = 100) for the years between 1991 and 2024. Since 2000, the NWI has increased by 10.7 percent, while GDP rose by 27.4 percent.

    … GDP is not a suitable measure of social welfare. The main criticisms include the fact that GDP does not take into account distribution of income and does not … GDP is not a suitable measure of social welfare. The main criticisms include the fact that GDP does not take into account distribution of income and does not …

  • DzU article from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Indicator: Bathing water quality

    A graph shows good and sufficient bathing water quality levels for coastal and inland waters (1992 to 2024). Bathing water quality increased significantly, especially in the 1990s. The target value of 100 % bathing waters with at least sufficient quality was almost reached in 2015 and has been constantly at a high level since then.

    … quality standards (inland waters 97.8 %, coastal waters 98.8 %). Considering the fact that not all bathing water sites can be assessed (e.g. because they are new and … quality standards (inland waters 97.8 %, coastal waters 98.8 %). Considering the fact that not all bathing water sites can be assessed (e.g. because they are new and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Effects chain – Example presentation from ‘civic protection’ action field

    … infrastructures at risk. Spatial and temporal variability of heavy rain, and the fact that such events are associated with problems of measurability, make it … infrastructures at risk. Spatial and temporal variability of heavy rain, and the fact that such events are associated with problems of measurability, make it …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Agriculture

    The picture shows a dry-looking arable field with a tractor being driven across it. Owing to drought, the vehicle is stirring up clouds of dust. In the background, it is possible to make out a ridge of hills.

    … the national economy. At a global scale, climate change has become a relevant risk factor for food security. In many countries located in both the European and the … policy, as well as market conditions and individual business decisions. The fact that climate change is relevant to agriculture is demonstrated directly by the … efforts and not just a description of isolated climate change effects. The fact that insured damage from hailstorms – adjusted for inflation effects and …

  • Newsletter from 11.08.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2023

    … fish die-off in the Oder was a toxin produced by an algae. The combination of the factors of high salt discharge into the river, high temperatures, low water levels … However, it must be ensured that no social hardship arises. This study by… Series fact sheet Page number 4 Year of publication 2023 Introduction of a Carbon Border …

  • Newsletter from 15.10.2025 | Last changed: 15.10.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 5/2025

    … Year of publication 2025 Potential of blue carbon for global climate mitigation - Factsheet As part of the research project FKZ 3722 42 510 0 ‘Climate protection … coastal resilience. This factsheet provides a comprehensive overview of the… Series fact sheet Page number 10 Year of publication 2025 Approaches to measure greenhouse … safety by requiring rigorous risk assessments before market entry. Safety data sheets (SDS) are vital for communicating safe usage guidelines, yet deficiencies are …

  • Cover from 02.10.2024

    Development of Germany’s climate - 2023 Monitoring Report

    Logo Deutscher Wetterdienst

    … to natural causes, and nowadays it is considered an established scientific fact that further temperature increases are to be expected. Both in Germany and … warming in large-scale atmospheric weather patterns. Precipitation is a crucial factor in the availability of water and is virtually of the same major interest as … development shows that the rise in temperature did not take place evenly. In fact, there were phases of warming as well as periods of stagnation, interspersed …

  • Appointment from 17.11.2015

    Soil – A source of life

    … worldwide. The International Year of Soils 2015 was meant to open our eyes to these facts. With the end of this year drawing close, we will be looking ahead. We would …