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  • Press release 42/2019 from 06.11.2019 | Last changed: 26.11.2019

    UBA presents concept for environmentally acceptable aviation

    passenger plane

    … also make their expansion unnecessary. Maria Krautzberger said: "By 2050, the rail network in Germany is so well developed that all commercial flights between German … or private car redundant." Freight traffic will also benefit from an efficient rail network. By 2050, fast freight trains travelling at night will replace national …

  • Press release 43/2021 from 27.10.2021 | Last changed: 08.12.2021

    Drought, heavy rains and heat waves impact tourism

    überfluteter Campingplatz

    … solutions in adapting to climate change, the federal government and its advisory services are at hand, also to provide funding for projects or adaptation managers." … to contend with floods and low water, both of which affects river cruises, ferry services and all water sports activities. With more frequent flooding, shoreline …

  • Press release 33/2022 from 29.06.2022 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    From 1 July: 25,000 additional collection sites for waste electrical and electronic equipment

    old washing machines pile up at a recycling center

    … electrical appliances can be disposed of appropriately through a nationwide network of return facilities that are close to consumers, and that fewer end-of-life … scrap collectors and dealers, who often use unaddressed mailings to advertise their services. As a rule, they are not allowed to collect WEEE and there is a risk that …

  • 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

    … increasing and cloud cover is decreasing. Analyses of the data of the UV monitoring network by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) show that in years with … increasing and cloud cover is decreasing. Analyses of the data of the UV monitoring network by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) show that in years with …

  • Press release 16/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 24.03.2022

    Groundwater is named water body type 2022

    Ein Foto in der Blauhöhle. Zu sehen Grundwasser und eine Person in einem Boot.

    … Grundwasser - der unsichtbare Schatz Water body type of the year map service Publications Faltblatt Gewässertyp des Jahres 2022 Poster Gewässertyp des …

  • 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.

    … urban hinterland is the "MobilpunktPLUS" concept. This approach links environmental services with social infrastructure, local shopping facilities and co-working services, thus bringing together many everyday functions in one place. " People can …

  • Press release 15/2018 from 24.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … to submit a drinking water report once every three years. This concerns 2.490 water service areas in Germany including their respective distribution systems and … people. The 4,350.1 million cubic metres of drinking water supplied in these water service areas are composed of 69% groundwater and 15% surface water, with the …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … funding for innovative projects and climate change adaptation in community-based services. The Immediate Action Programme for Climate Adaptation will add to the … Environment Agency support local authorities in Germany with funding, advisory services and capacity building: The German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change …

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

    Better recycling of boats

    Ein Motorboot fährt über einen See.

    … can be accomplished, communication over long distances is possible and systematic network analyses can identify barriers. The possibilities for waste management are …