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  • Press release 36/2023 from 10.10.2023 | Last changed: 12.10.2023

    UBA launches National Centre for Environmental and Nature Conservation Information

    A view of the National Centre for Environmental and Nature Conservation Information in Merseburg

    … charge for all users in the future. The portal is being developed as an open source project and can be viewed publicly at  https://gitlab.opencode.de/umwelt-info . All interested parties are cordially invited to contribute to the project in this way. An insight into the project is already available at www.umwelt.info . In future, the internet portal …

  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … of the German Environment Agency. ‘With the completion of our current research project, we have succeeded in collecting data in an area which has thus far been … burdens and the exact strategies that can boost mental health. The research project, commissioned by the German Environment Agency, is titled ‘The Mental … Adapt’ and offers early insights into these questions.  As part of the three-year project, experts in psychology and psychotherapy were interviewed, and a …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Spatial, regional and urban development planning

    The picture shows an excerpt from a development plan for a residential area with semi-detached and terraced housing. There are two mechanical pencils lying on the plan.

    … measures and recommendations are underpinned by the outcomes of various research projects. Part of the BBSR’s remit is the Action Programme ‘Demonstration Projects of Spatial Planning’ (MORO), which focuses on the conflict between …

  • News from 11.01.2021 | Last changed: 11.01.2021

    The transnational impacts of global climate change

    Containerterminal

    … risks to German foreign trade were examined for the first time in an UBA research project. Source: Leon Forado / Fotolia Climate change will affect the frequency, … impact chains of global climate change on the German economy. 11.01.2021 The project on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA) used a qualitative analysis …

  • Press release 11/2025 from 14.03.2025 | Last changed: 17.03.2025

    Germany on track for 2030 climate targets

    Offshore-Windkraftanlagen

    … of CO 2 equivalents (Mt CO 2 eq) will be significantly undershot in 2024. The ⁠UBA⁠ projection data for 2025 also show that the target of reducing GHG emissions by 65 … targets for 2030 and must therefore be pursued relentlessly. According to UBA projections, the energy industry will continue to make a disproportionately high …

  • Press release 37/2019 from 11.10.2019 | Last changed: 29.10.2019

    Exposure to chemicals in the human body can now be compared for all of Europe

    Blutprobe im Reagenzglas

    … this experience in the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative, or HBM4EU. The project has now succeeded for the first time in deriving European "Human … available for certain plasticisers; others will be generated in the course of the project. The use and placement of chemicals on the market is regulated at European … everyday objects). HBM4EU The European Human Biomonitoring Initiative (HBM4EU) is a project within the framework of the EU Commission's Horizon 2020. With a total …

  • Press release 22/2025 from 03.06.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    Heat-related deaths: seniors are at a higher risk

    Das Bild zeigt eine ältere Frau, die auf einer Parkbank im Schatten unter einem Baum sitzt und aus einer Wasserflasche trinkt.

    … through appropriate measures.’ More precise data collection required The research project analysed various aspects of heat-related excess mortality in Germany. Among other things, the project was able to confirm that, especially in summers with short heat periods, … comprehensively than analyses based on multi-day or weekly intervals. The research project funded by BMUKN is part of the German climate change adaptation strategy . …

  • 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.

    … of companies). 06.08.2020 This report is part of the departmental research plan project "Further development of REACH ", which, based on analyses of various REACH … the (implementation of the) REACH Regulation. The main goal of work package in the project “Advancing REACH” has been the development of recommendations how REACH can …

  • Press release 25/2025 from 17.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.06.2025

    Cornerstones of Socially Just Environmental and Climate Policy

    Einfamilienhäuser mit Photovoltaikanlagen auf dem Dach vor einem Plattenbau.

    … the study’s findings into its future work and will conduct further research projects on specific topics such as climate-friendly, affordable nutrition and housing. Further information: The study was conducted as part of a research project for the UBA on the social aspects of environmental policy. The project was …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-4: Priority and restricted areas reserved for special climate function

    Looking over the top of a woodland, the picture shows the skyline of Frankfurt am Main. Skyscrapers and the tv tower rise high above the landscape. In the background, the Taunus mountain range is visible.

    … (cf. Indicators GE-I-1 , BAU-I-1 ). Regional planning is able to counteract this projected increase in bio-climatic stress situations by designating climatically … to conserve or expand climate-balancing areas or to avoid housing development projects which would impede the free passage of fresh air. Associated content … to conserve or expand climate-balancing areas or to avoid housing development projects which would impede the free passage of fresh air. … RO-R-4: Priority and …

  • 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.

    EU project PARC: Knowledge Hub on Safe and Sustainable by Design EU project PARC: Knowledge Sharing Portal on Safe and Sustainable by Design Source: … tools and teaching materials as well as invites to exchange knowledge. … EU project PARC: Knowledge Hub on Safe and Sustainable by Design

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Tourism industry

    The picture shows a man from behind. He is wearing a T shirt and short trousers. He is walking through a wood carrying a rucksack. To the right and left of the path, white flowers are blooming beneath the trees.

    … respect of bed-night volumes. This observation matches the findings of a research project conducted by UBA. While it is true that current weather events can influence … tourism industry, accessible on the ‘National Platform – Future of Tourism’. A UBA project was carried out to explore the impacts of climate change on tourism … to executive with responsibility in the practical application of tourism, the project produced a guideline for the adaptation to climate change in destinations as …