Greenhouse gas emission levels in Germany in 2014 were lower than in the previous year for the first time in three years. read more
UBA's 2014 emissions data indicates trend reversal in climate protection
Renewable energies avoid greenhouse gas emissions
Calculations undertaken by UBA show that in the year 2013 the use of renewable energies avoided greenhouse gas emissions of 146 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in Germany. read more
Germany in 2050 – a greenhouse gas-neutral country
The UBA study "Germany in 2050 – a greenhouse gas-neutral country" is now available in English. The study shows: It is technically feasible for Germany to become greenhouse gas neutral by 2050. read more
Results of study on recognition of foreign guarantees of origin
Guarantees of origin (GO) for electricity produced from renewable sources are to be traded internationally. The GO register at the UBA is publishing the results of a research project about the recognition of foreign guarantees of origin. read more
International Climate Initiative (IKI) reporting concept designed
Since 2008, 411 projects in about 80 countries have been supported by the International Climate Initiative (ICI), providing total funds of around 1.45 billion Euros worldwide. read more
Geo-Engineering: Proposals for international governance
A number of schemes have been developed in recent years to combat global warming through intervention into the climate system. What these geo-engineering measures have in common is the risks they harbour for man and the environment which can have an impact worldwide and should therefore be subject to global governance. A study done on behalf of the UBA presents appropriate proposals. read more
Ambitious policy for environmentally responsible world climate
Greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced, and be reduced soon. This is the conclusion of the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which was published on 13 April 2014. read more
Biogas must become more environmentally friendly
Production of biomass and its use to generate electricity and heat have increased greatly in Germany in recent years, driven by the Renewable Energy Sources Act. The Agriculture Commission at the UBA (KLU) has formulated recommendations on how its further expansion can be designed in an environmentally and nature-friendly way. read more
