The German Environment Agency (UBA) opened a new site in Cottbus on the 25th April 2024. Ten UBA employees will conduct research there on the decarbonisation of industry and transport. The newly founded department is there to exchange knowledge and network with local actors. The Federal Government supports the foundation of the new UBA site in Cottbus on the basis of the Coal Regions read more
The UBA
Welcome to the UBA Web site.
The German Environment Agency celebrates its 50-year anniversary
Over 50 years ago, the social-liberal coalition under chancellor Willy Brandt breathed new life into environmental protection. With the launch of the Federal Government’s first environmental programme and the appointment of the first German Environment Minister in 1971, environmental policy initially took root within the Federal Ministry. read more
About us
"For our environment″ is the UBA's motto and sums up what we are there for. As Germany's main environmental protection agency, we ensure that there is a healthy environment in Germany in which people can live as far as possible protected from harmful environmental impacts. Here we briefly introduce our office in text and film. read more
Organizational structure of the UBA
UBA is divided into five divisions responsible for different environmental topics and the Central Office Division Z with central service units for the UBA. You can find a detailed overview in our organizational chart, and information on the individual divisions in the menu on the right. read more