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  • Press release 21/2018 from 08.08.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Boat hull paints – a problem for our waters

    A sea harbor with many small sail and motor boats.

    … used to protect against unwanted growth of algae or mussels. Copper is the most commonly used biocide in antifouling paints. Copper emissions from paints amount to … the use of alternative coatings with no biocides. Regional differentiation and the documentation of applications, advisory services for users and official monitoring …

  • Press release 46/2021 from 23.11.2021 | Last changed: 06.12.2021

    Creating sustainable links between cities and urban hinterland

    Eine Neubausiedlung von oben.

    … are disappearing and commuter traffic still heavily dominated by cars. We need new approaches for compact and attractive living, safeguarding green and open spaces and … cooperation between local authorities and other actors in order to identify common goals and guiding principles. The UBA also proposes coordinating the …

  • Press release 05/2014 from 29.01.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Putting power gluttons on a diet

    smartphones

    … Putting power gluttons on a diet Four common power adaptors in non-stop operation can cost up to 51 euros in electricity … equipment that is not in use and which may be using power in standby mode." … Four common power adaptors in non-stop operation can cost up to 51 euros in electricity …

  • Press release 43/2014 from 09.10.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Katarina Witt, Oliver Mommsen and Hannelore Elsner campaign for the Blue Angel

    photo of Katarina Witt with an electric cable with a plug and the writing "Ich zieh den Stecker, wenn´s nicht Blauer Engel ist! Und Du?", to the right the logo of the Blue Angel ecolabel

    … Jim Rakete What have Katarina Witt, Oliver Mommsen and Hannelore Elsner got in common? They are the new environmental envoys for Germany's most recognised … ecolabel … What have Katarina Witt, Oliver Mommsen and Hannelore Elsner got in common? They are the new environmental envoys for Germany's most recognised …

  • Press release 33/2025 from 17.09.2025 | Last changed: 22.09.2025

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … of life—from innovative materials and circular business models to social design approaches. Press release No. 33/2025 | 17.09.2025 149 competition entries passed … of life—from innovative materials and circular business models to social design approaches. … In 2025, the German Ecodesign Award will once again impressively …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … of the immune system to certain foreign substances (allergens). They are the most common chronic diseases in Germany and thus a relevant public health issue. The most common triggers of allergies in Germany are pollen from early-blossoming trees such …

  • Press release 25/2023 from 07.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.07.2023

    UBA presents study on water management consequences of brown coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    A canal in the Spreewald forest

    … and very innovative ideas. We hope that our study has been able to identify helpful approaches and initial solution options. The federal states on the ground know best … and very innovative ideas. We hope that our study has been able to identify helpful approaches and initial solution options. The federal states on the ground know best …

  • Press release 42/2020 from 16.09.2020 | Last changed: 21.09.2020

    European Mobility Week: Zero-emission mobility for all

    Straße mit niedrigen Fachwerkhäusern und einem Zebrastreifen, der von einer Frau mit Blindenstock, einem Rollstuhlfahrer und zwei weiteren Fußgängerinnen überquert wird.

    … the coronavirus pandemic, local authorities are using European Mobility Week to approach the topic with many different campaigns and initiatives, thereby helping in … the coronavirus pandemic, local authorities are using European Mobility Week to approach the topic with many different campaigns and initiatives, thereby helping in …

  • Press release 40/2023 from 21.10.2023 | Last changed: 07.11.2023

    Regional dialogues on climate adaptation start in Dessau-Roßlau

    A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

    … from the Central Elbe region. Over the course of two days, they will develop a common vision of the future for precautions against and adaptation to the … from the Central Elbe region. Over the course of two days, they will develop a common vision of the future for precautions against and adaptation to the …

  • News from 26.10.2015 | Last changed: 26.10.2015

    How to assess land and soil degradation on global level?

    Water erosion on landfield

    … knowledge (“bottom-up”) with remote sensing information (“top-down”). Both approaches have their strengths and weaknesses, and would ideally need to be … and contribute to building resilience at local, national, and regional levels. This document portrays the major land and soil degradation assessments of the past and …