Umweltbundesamt spricht sich für verstärkte Renaturierung von Flüssen und Bächen aus read more
Two percent can make a big difference
Majority of Germans want to travel more sustainably – but do not act accordingly
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
Sustainability is hard to find in online retail
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
Design for the future
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
What’s next for urban and rural areas?
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
UBA prohibits misleading online coaching offers
The German Environment Agency (UBA) has taken action against unfair business practices by the sales platform CopeCart. In a decision dated 4 June 2025, it prohibited the company from offering distance learning courses to consumers in Austria that are not properly approved. read more
Weak wind conditions slow down renewable energy production
According to the latest analyses by the UBA, electricity generation from renewable energies in the first half of 2025 was about five percent below the level of the corresponding period of the previous year. The main reason was exceptionally low wind conditions. Despite these unfavourable conditions, the share of renewables in gross electricity consumption were maintained at 54 percent. read more
German emissions nearly halved in 20 years of trading
Across Europe, emissions under the EU-ETS 1 have fallen even more sharply by 51 percent. This means that since 2005, emissions have roughly halved, according to the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency (UBA). read more
