The German Ecodesign Award 2023 goes to twelve pioneering projects
Federal Minister for the Environment Lemke and UBA Vice President Busse honour the award winners. read more
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43/2023Current recycling review: Successes, failures and challenges
How we achieve a high level of recyclability for packaging read more
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42/2023Consequences of the climate crisis in Germany are becoming more severe
BMUV and UBA present third monitoring report on the Federal Government's Strategy for German Adaptation to Climate Change (DAS) read more
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41/2023Antibiotic resistance: Study shows high pressure to take action
AOK, IWW and the German Environment Agency investigate ecological sustainability in the supply of antibiotics read more
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40/2023Regional dialogues on climate adaptation start in Dessau-Roßlau
Citizens in five regions are developing visions of the future for a climate-adapted Germany read more
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38/2023Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Laboratory launched at the German Environment Agency
Federal Environment Minister Lemke and UBA President Messner give go-ahead for new experimental space for analysing environmental data read more
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37/2023“Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances
Plan E campaign provides information on correct disposal – collection volume and recycling must increase read more
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36/2023UBA launches National Centre for Environmental and Nature Conservation Information
25 new jobs created at Merseburg site read more
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35/2023Nominees selected for the German Ecodesign Award 2023
26 projects have a chance of winning the award at the prize-giving ceremony on 4 December read more
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34/2023CO2 storage must not hinder phase-out of fossil fuels
New UBA paper: Testing CCS technology for waste incineration - priority to be given to peatlands, forests and other natural sinks read more
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33/2023Looking for ideas on living with climate change
Citizens can participate in the "Dialogue on Climate Adaptation" starting today read more
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32/2023European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves energy
A new record number of 177 German municipalities and districts are taking part in the international action week. read more
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31/2023Water resources must be better protected
UBA warns against slow-to-degrade and mobile chemicals read more
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30/2023New UBA building serves as a model for sustainable construction
German Environment Agency opens climate-neutral extension in Dessau read more
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29/2023First "Environment in the Neighbourhood" Action Days bring sustainable commitment to life locally
Steffi Lemke and Dirk Messner open the Action Days with a walk through the Am Leipziger Tor district of Dessau read more
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28/2023Additional measures needed to achieve climate targets
Current projection report sees gap by 2030 read more
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27/2023Wherever spraying takes place, streams are damaged
Despite extensive approval testing and strict regulations, pesticides from agriculture enter small water bodies in environmentally harmful quantities read more
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26/2023Environmental awareness study: Majority of Germans consider adaptation to already clearly noticeable climate crisis necessary
Environmental and climate protection remain important despite multiple other crises read more
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25/2023UBA presents study on water management consequences of brown coal phase-out in Lausitz region
UBA President: "We hope that our study will provide the federal states with helpful food for thought for their own solution options." read more
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24/2023European emissions trading: Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany constant overall
DEHSt annual report shows more emissions from coal combustion read more
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23/2023UBA study: This is how Germany can achieve its 2030 climate targets
More rail transport, a reform of the motor vehicle tax and reducing reliance on heating with fossil fuels are required read more
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22/2023New drinking water ordinance ensures high quality
Replacement of old lead pipes, new parameters and lower limits for pollutants: German Environment Agency (UBA) welcomes stricter rules for drinking water safety read more
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21/2023Better recycling of boats
Digital product passport can help recycle fibre-reinforced composite materials read more
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19/2023Spree faces increased water shortage after coal phase-out in Lausitz region
UBA study: Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin face a mammoth task read more
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18/2023German bathing water quality remains at a high level
More than 96 percent of all bathing water sites rated "excellent" or "good” read more
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16/2023Marine Litter Round Table active against plastic pollution in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for seven years
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17/2023Connectivity with consequences: 13 steps to counter software obsolescence
The German Environment Agency (UBA) recommends measures to increase the lifespan of technological devices and gives advice on how consumers can protect themselves. read more
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15/2023The German Organic Waste Campaign launches Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023
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14/2023Plastic manufacturers to pay into Single-Use Plastic Fund in future
German Environment Agency to launch digital platform DIVID on January 1, 2024 read more
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13/2023Traffic noise can increase risk of depression and anxiety disorders
An appeal for a 30 km/h speed limit in cities and more protection against railroad and aircraft noise read more
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12/2023Call for papers: German Prize for Nature Writing 2023
Authors can submit their writing until 30 April 2023 read more
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11/2023UBA forecast: 2022 greenhouse gas emissions down by 1.9 percent
Increase in coal and fuel consumption – more renewables and overall lower energy use curb the effects read more
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09/2023Paludiculture: More climate action with rewetted peatlands
Government should provide financial support to farmers practicing voluntary peatland protection read more
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08/2023New quality seal for air conditioning systems: good quality air at low energy cost
Three-step process involving independent verification ensures energy efficiency in air conditioning systems read more
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07/2023Tackling the housing shortage with ecological answers
Refurbishment of the housing stock is key to more affordable housing and climate action read more
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06/2023Germany complied with air quality limit values nearly everywhere in 2022
Yet no guarantee that health is protected read more
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05/2023Consumer protection: German Environment Agency participates in European screening for manipulative online shop practices
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04/2023Final 2021 greenhouse gas emissions balance: Emissions declined by 39 percent over 1990, complying with EU climate action targets
Official estimate of 2022 emissions required by Climate Change Act to be published in mid-March 2023 read more
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03/2023German Ecodesign Award 2023: Federal Government competition renews offer of reward for ecological design
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02/2023Possible ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the EU
UBA and other agencies submit proposal for the restriction of PFAS to the European Chemicals Agency read more
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01/2023Emissions trading rings up record revenues: More than 13 billion euros for climate protection
Emissions trading squares ambitious climate action with social compatibility and economic competitiveness read more
