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  • Publication from 01.03.2023

    Urban market approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

    Cover CC

    … Urban market approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement Recommendations for practical implementation This report develops concrete structures for the use of … concepts that could be further developed into Article 6 activities are presented. Download Series Climate Change | 10/2023 Number of pages 130 Year of publication …

  • Publication from 23.10.2020

    Voluntary CO2 offsetting through climate protection projects

    Cover of the brochure "Voluntary CO2 offsetting through climate protection projects" with a photo of a plane flying above a forest

    … concise form to be taken into account in voluntary offsetting. The guide will also help you understand how voluntary offsetting of greenhouse gas emissions works in … projects and explains the most common project types and the terminology used. Download Series guidebook Number of pages 44 Year of publication July 2018 Author(s) …

  • Press release 48/2020 from 15.10.2020 | Last changed: 20.10.2020

    Coronavirus protection in schools: Airing rooms for five minutes, every 20 minutes

    a virus in a close-up foto

    … Images / Radoslav Zilinsky The German Environment Agency (UBA) has drafted some helpful guidance for the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in Germany (KMK) on proper airing practices in schools. The handbook reflects the UBA experts' recommendations on …

  • Press release 05/2023 from 30.01.2023 | Last changed: 08.02.2023

    Consumer protection: German Environment Agency participates in European screening for manipulative online shop practices

    Computerbildschirme auf blauem Hintergrund.

    Consumer protection: German Environment Agency participates in European screening for manipulative online shop practices A check surveyed websites across the EU for misleading presentation and … first-ever participation of the German Environment Agency, revealed manipulative practices on 148 out of 399 online shops it screened. Press release No. 05/2023 | …

  • Press release 31/2025 from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    UBA prohibits misleading online coaching offers

    A woman works on her computer in an office

    … against CopeCart GmbH Online coaching: UBA has taken action against unfair business practices Source: kasto / stock.adobe.com 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 …

  • Press release 20/2015 from 01.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Contest for 'Blue Angel Prize 2015' has started

    Bühne bei der Preisverleihung Blauer Engel-Preis 2012

    … Blue Angel ecolabel in an extraordinary way and thereby excel in their efforts to help protect the environment. The prize is offered by the Environmental Label Jury, … Blue Angel ecolabel in an extraordinary way and thereby excel in their efforts to help protect the environment. The prize is offered by the Environmental Label Jury, … Blue Angel ecolabel in an extraordinary way and thereby excel in their efforts to help protect the environment. … Contest for 'Blue Angel Prize 2015' has started …

  • Press release 37/2025 from 20.10.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    Two percent can make a big difference

    Luftaufnahme einer ländlichen Flusslandschaft im Sommer.

    … Source: Wümme Restoring just two percent of land to rivers and streams could help Germany achieve many of the European water protection goals.This is the result … lead to water shortages in rivers and streams. Here, too, providing more space helps.. A longer river course slows down the water runoff ,allowing it to remain in …

  • Press release 44/2015 from 03.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Ten million hectares of arable land worldwide are 'lost' every year

    very dry soil

    … as cropland. The main reasons: land reclamation by deforestation, slash and burn practices, ploughing up of lands, and agricultural practices which are not adapted to the special conditions of its location. "Fertile … of rural areas in developing countries in particular, are ways in which we can help to eliminate the causes of refugee movements all over the world”, said Mr …

  • Press release 14/2022 from 10.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Economizing during the energy crisis

    Eine Gasflamme

    … more important in the current energy crisis. It is easy for private households to help in the effort: turn down the thermostat, install a water saving showerhead and … said Messner. Associated content Energiesparpotenzial in Deutschland Source: UBA Download image (169.95 kB) Energiesparpotenzial Reduzierung der Geschwindigkeit … more important in the current energy crisis. It is easy for private households to help in the effort: turn down the thermostat, install a water saving showerhead and …

  • Press release 21/2023 from 22.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Better recycling of boats

    Ein Motorboot fährt über einen See.

    … Better recycling of boats Digital product passport can help recycle fibre-reinforced composite materials Digital product passport can help … general, digitisation holds great potential for recycling. In addition to providing practical information for operation, maintenance and recycling, the product passport …

  • Press release 33/2015 from 25.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Efficient space and water heaters

    a cat is sleeping on a radiator

    … of these regulations to achieving the Energiewende: "This basis in law will help to save energy. BAM has worked to ensure that the technical requirements in this process are demanding but entirely practicable by industry." The European Commission expects the regulations to tap … of these regulations to achieving the Energiewende: "This basis in law will help to save energy. BAM has worked to ensure that the technical requirements in …