Umweltbundesamt
The world's oceans are becoming increasingly burdened by man-made noise. This noise can disturb or even harm marine animals. An international research project entitled "Hearing in penguins", which is funded by the German Environment Agency (UBA), shows that penguins, just like whales and seals, also hear and react to noise in the sea. read more
Dear ReaderWhat is the state of the environment in Germany and where is there an urgent need for action? Read our 2020 summary in this edition of the newsletter. You will also find our recommendations on a number of areas of work in progress regarding environmental protection. These include how rivers can be restored to good condition, green start-ups can be better promoted, farm animals can be ke... read more
A study by the German Environment Agency (UBA) is the first to undertake a systematic investigation of the fate of plastics in the environment for Germany. These plastics are the quantities that are not removed by any relevant measures after their discharge. The study shows that about 133,000 to 165,000 tonnes of plastic per year remain in the environment due to transport. read more
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The United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Development Programme, the International Science Council, the German Environment Agency, the Government of Kenya, Future Earth, and Sustainability in the Digital Age have joined forces to act as co-champions for a new global initiative called CODES (Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability). read more
The "Environmental Monitor" for 2020 from the German Environment Agency (UBA) draws a mixed picture of the condition of the environment in Germany. While there have been recent improvements in air quality or greenhouse gases, other indicators fare poorly. read more
On 15 March 2021 the European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) in Leipzig was awarded the contract for the sale of fuel emission allowances in the national emissions trading scheme (nETS). The German Environment Agency (UBA) had put this task out to tender on a Europe-wide basis as the body responsible for the implementation of the nETS. The first sale date is scheduled for October 2021. read more
Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines has been updated as follows:Evaluation criteria for plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking water- 2nd amendment -Direct link:https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/topics/water/drinking-water/distributing-drinking-water/evaluation-criteria-guidelines#evaluation-criteria-for-plastics-and-other-... read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
