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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

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

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

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