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  • News from 20.03.2014 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Estimating chemical release: still further improvement needed

    comic of factories that release black water into a polluted river

    Estimating chemical release: still further improvement needed Under REACH the … evaluated. Although the quality of spERCs has increased, there is still a need for further improvement. All news Related contents Chemikalien / REACH Tags chemicals …

  • News from 20.07.2021 | Last changed: 05.08.2021

    SustainFashion - Sustainability information all about textiles

    in einem Geschäft hängen viele weiße T-Shirts auf Bügeln an einer Stange

    SustainFashion - Sustainability information all about textiles The production of textiles must become more … different groups are able to quickly obtain a targeted overview and find links to further information. The guest blog features voices from production countries in the …

  • News from 28.04.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

    UBA information film on emissions trading for fuels in Germany

    Szene aus dem Erklärfilm: Zeichnung eines Tanklasters als "Inverkehrbringer" und von Emissionszertifikaten

    UBA information film on emissions trading for fuels in Germany Source: Umweltbundesamt … 1 to maritime transport: market and policy mix analysis Shall the CBAM be expanded further downstream? Insights from assessing products along the automotive value …

  • News from 20.08.2018 | Last changed: 15.05.2023

    Climate-ADAPT first-stop-shop for adaptation knowledge in Europe

    green roof

    … and the European Commission since 2012, has grown into the most important place for information when it comes to adaptation to climate change in Europe. A report of the EEA informs about the experiences and effectiveness of the platform and points to ways of further improving it. 20.08.2018 The EU adaptation strategy supports the further

  • News from 13.01.2026 | Last changed: 12.01.2026

    UBA website redesigned to be more modern and user-friendly

    UBA website displayed on a laptop

    … We have taken this opportunity to redesign the homepage and implement a range of further improvements. Below you will find an overview of what’s new and how you can … videos and publications, as well as key sections such as our thematic pages and information for specific target groups. Explore content faster with the mega menu …

  • News from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Improving the disposal of medicines

    Pharmaceuticals and the environment

    … Agency has set up the portal ‘Pharmaceuticals and the environment.’ It provides information and recommendations for pharmaceutical and medical professionals as well … route and postcards offering disposal tips. Link: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/informational-materials-on-pharmaceuticals-the We invite all interested parties to …

  • News from 17.12.2018 | Last changed: 02.05.2019

    UBA-Paper: The need for soil protection legislation at EU level

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … virtua73 / Fotolia.com The Position paper begins by discussing options on how to further develop EU soil protection law. Compared to the status-quo, strengthening … sector-related/minimum requirement approach on the other hand. The Position paper further submits specific proposals for the development of EU Soil protection …

  • News from 06.08.2020 | Last changed: 06.08.2020

    REACH and sustainable chemistry

    Sustainable chemistry contributes to a positive development in society, environment and economy.

    … analysis on the relations between main elements of REACH (e.g. Registration or Information in the supply chain) and main elements of sustainable chemistry (e.g. … 06.08.2020 This report is part of the departmental research plan project "Further development of REACH ", which, based on analyses of various REACH processes …

  • News from 08.03.2024 | Last changed: 08.03.2024

    Renewable energies continue to pick up speed in 2023

    Wind turbines between agricultural land and a solar park

    … of 14 per cent to a total of 142.1 TWh (2022: 124.8 TWh). Thus, wind energy further expanded its position as the most important energy source in the German … 11 million tonnes of CO 2 equivalents to the use of biofuels in transport. Further information The above figures come from the Working Group on Renewable Energy …

  • News from 18.09.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … population, retailers and industry. Consumers can use a smartphone app to get information on such substances or send requests for information to suppliers. The European Chemicals Regulation REACH provides the legal … are also entitled to this information upon request and can thus use it to make well-informed purchase decisions. To raise awareness of the REACH consumer right among …

  • News from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 26.06.2025

    EU project PARC: Knowledge Hub on Safe and Sustainable by Design

    Eine Hand hält ein Reagenzglas, in dem sich sinnbildlich ein Abbild der Erde befindet.

    … Health and the Environment and the German Environment Agency (UBA) and bundles information, tools and teaching materials as well as invites to exchange knowledge. … Commission's SSbD approach, for example by setting up the SSbD knowledge portal. Further information on PARC's commitment to SSbD can be found in the “Safe and …

  • News from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 16.12.2024

    UBA & IIASA cooperate on modelling climate action scenarios

    12 participants of the workshop stand together with IIASA Director General John Schellnhuber in a baroque furnished room at IIASA.

    … IIASA As part of an in-house research project, UBA is working on the use and further development of an integrated assessment model (IAM) developed by the … German Environment Agency (UBA), is building up internal capacities for the use and further development of the integrated assessment model (IAM) “MESSAGEix” on climate …