Umweltbundesamt
The averaged index of air pollutants fell by 37,0 % between 2005 and 2023.The obligations of the Gothenburg Protocol and the NEC Directive for 2020 were achieved.The challenge to meet the reduction commitments of the European NEC Directive for 2030 differ from substance to substance.Nitrogen oxide emissions need to be reduced significantly to achieve the 2030 goal.For sulphur dioxide, ammonia and... read more
Compared with 2010, energy consumption by private households and associated carbon dioxide emissions decreased overall.Raw material use stagnated at the level of 2010.In its Sustainability Strategy the German government sets the goal of reducing the global environmental footprint of private household consumption in all three areas. read more
Urease and nitrification inhibitors are chemicals used in agriculture to increase plant nitrogen utilization of fertilizers and thereby reduce ammonia, nitrate and nitrous oxide emissions. But their application comes with environmental and health risks. The German Environment Agency (UBA) therefore recommends improved regulation of these substances. read more
The Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products (AgBB) develops health-based testing and assessment criteria for building products suitable for indoor use. The AgBB provides a uniform, transparent and comprehensible health-based assessment of building product emissions. 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.
Due to the large number of enquiries, there may be delays in responding. We ask for your understanding.
