Press | Umweltbundesamt

Wie gut ist die Luft, die wir atmen? Der neue Luftqualitätsindex des Umweltbundesamtes (UBA) liefert künftig Antworten auf Basis aktueller wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse. Zudem wurden die UBA-App „Luftqualität“ und das Luftdaten-Portal modernisiert – für präzisere Informationen, verständliche Verhaltenstipps und eine noch nutzerfreundlichere Darstellung der aktuellen Luftqualität in Deutschland. read more

The mechanism, which protects against carbon leakage and thus against the relocation of industrial production outside Europe, will be limited to large import volumes of relevant basic materials produced outside the EU. Small importers in the basic materials sector will be exempt from the obligations as of January 1, 2026. read more

Umweltbundesamt spricht sich für verstärkte Renaturierung von Flüssen und Bächen aus read more

Many Germans desire to travel sustainably, but this wish is hardly reflected in their actual travel behaviour up to now. This is shown by the new report from the demand monitor “Sustainability in Holiday Travel” by the Research Association for Holidays and Travel (FUR) together with the German Environment Agency (UBA). read more

In 2026, emission allowances in the national emissions trading system (nETS) will be auctioned for the first time. The auctions, conducted within a set price corridor, mark the transition to the new European Emissions Trading System for fuels (EU ETS 2), which will be introduced by 2027. read more

Digitalisation is changing consumption: More and more people are researching online and shopping on the internet. However, sustainable products and alternatives to new purchases often remain invisible here. Although there is an awareness of sustainability, price, convenience, and rapid availability still generally determine purchasing decisions. read more

In 2025, the German Ecodesign Award will once again impressively demonstrate how ecological design positively impacts the environment and our everyday culture, and the contribution it makes to transformation. Around 380 submissions from business, research, and universities across Europe reflect the growing commitment to ecological design in all areas of life. read more

Urban and rural areas are often perceived as opposites. In reality, however, they are closely interwoven. While cities are struggling with rising rents and space scarcites, many rural regions are facing an ageing population and a shortage of skilled workers. read more