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  • 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

    … more than 120 experts from the federal government, the federal states, academia and civil society. This brings to an end a project that has lasted more than two … conditions on site and diverse management decisions, which have to be adapted to ⁠climate change and increasing water demands. The federal states of Saxony, …

  • Press release 38/2016 from 28.11.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    "Mehr als schön" - more than beautiful: Winners of German Federal Ecodesign Award announced

    logo with the word "schön" (beautíful)

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Environment Ministry "Mehr als schön" - more than beautiful: Winners … coating 'Cool Coatings' lower the temperature of the vehicle body and its interior. Climatex Collection, Climatex AG. The temperature and moisture regulating textiles … RWTH Aachen. The floating Pacific Garbage Screening platform filters plastic waste from the oceans without endangering marine life. Sustainability and other …

  • Press release 10/2021 from 22.03.2021 | Last changed: 26.03.2021

    Two German municipalities among the group of finalists for the international European Mobility Week awards

    Auf einem Parkplatz steht ein großes Gefährt quer und Menschen sind aus der Vogelperspektive zu sehen, die im Freien an ihren Laptops arbeiten.

    … during European Mobility Week (EMW) on 16-22 September. Through different actions and a range of programmes, they show how sustainable mobility can work at the local … measures are established which aim to make local transport more sustainable for the climate and environment. Campaigns are held simultaneously in more than 2,500 cities …

  • Press release 37/2022 from 15.09.2022 | Last changed: 19.09.2022

    European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility creates connections

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility creates connections 144 German towns, cities and districts to participate in action week European Mobility Week is held every … week of 16-22 September and beyond which will lastingly make local transport more climate and environmentally friendly. Actions will be launched in more than 2300 …

  • Press release 55/2014 from 05.12.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Start of International Year of Soils 2015

    a plant growing on a very dry soil

    … (UBA), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Potsdam Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) Start of … 2 greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. Soil protection is therefore very important for climate protection. The steady loss of fertile soil is taking on rather alarming …

  • Press release 08/2025 from 26.02.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    Environmental statements on long-distance bus journeys: Federal Court confirms UBA's decision

    Das Bild zeigt einen fahrenden Reisebus.

    … the Dessau-Roßlau Regional Court. The court had imposed strict controls on general and comparative advertising. Information on offers for CO₂ offsetting must be … of Justice had already set strict requirements for advertising with labels such as “climate neutral” in 2024, the court's latest decision once again reinforces a clear …

  • Press release 36/2024 from 06.09.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    UBA refuses to approve certificates for eight UER projects

    an einer Förderanlage wird Gas abgefackelt

    … from fuels in the upstream sector. Source: Leonid Ikan / Fotolia.com The intensive and complex educational work of the German Environment Agency (UBA) in the area of … with regard to the existence and/or at least the eligibility to apply for various climate protection projects, which is why securities granted by the project sponsors …

  • Press release 05/2020 from 11.02.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Air quality 2019: Trend in NO2 decline continues

    Eine Straße, in der sich Autos stauen.

    … of a preliminary evaluation of measurement data collected by the federal states and the German Environment Agency (UBA). The evaluation covers only the roughly 400 … Dirk Messner said: “Heat waves will become more frequent in the course of climate change, which might also mean high ozone peaks. We must make clear cuts in …

  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … hazardous substances are still emitted into surface waters. Reducing emissions is mandatory. Where do the pollutants originate? Where are emission hotspots? Which … point source discharges and diffuse emission pathways. Point sources are: urban waste water treatment plants industrial dischargers with in-house treatment plants …

  • Article from 12.06.2025 | Last changed: 12.06.2025

    Serious Gaming and Sustainability

    Game controller with landscape

    Serious Gaming and Sustainability SubSeGa - Gaming meets Sustainability Source: Elisabeth Lena … generation of environmentally conscious students and young adults demonstrating for climate protection and inspired by role models like Greta Thunberg and Luisa …

  • Article from 29.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2023

    Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH

    zwei Reagenzgläser mit verschiedenen Flüssigkeiten

    Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH Mixtures Source: Olivier / … Unintentional mixtures occur when chemicals are released and cooccur in wastewater treatment plants or environmental media (e.g. rivers). Their composition … (2017): Joint effects of pharmaceuticals and chemicals regulated under REACH in wastewater treatment plant effluents – Evaluating concepts for a risk assessment by …