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  • Appointment from 24.10.2022 | Last changed: 02.12.2022

    ERF 2022: European Resources Forum

    A cut down tree

    … 6th European Resources Forum "Transformative approaches for sustainable resource use and a circular economy." The conference will take place on 1th December 2022 as … and international platform for discussion on the issue of sustainable resource use and focuses on the political and scientific debate on this topic. The conference …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … able to submit captured mosquitoes for inclusion in the Mückenatlas. The data are used for the purpose of analysing the spread of mosquito species in Germany. At the same time this ‘tool’ raises the public’s awareness of the issues concerned. In 2016 vigorous press activity in …

  • Appointment from 30.10.2017

    The Local Dimension of NDCs: 100% Renewable Energy

    … in the international Forum on the local support of the NDCs by 100% efficiently used renewable energy as part of the Climate Summit Dialogues at COP23. For … local and national government representatives. The outcome will be summarized in a publication outlining best practices, experiences, in addition to policy …

  • 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.

    … trade. Data on occupancy rates in accommodation facilities are particularly useful for a regionally differentiated description of touristic demand. However, an … as well as other offers of information. 196 Apart from funding research, the public purse also supports adaptation efforts in tourism financially by means of …

  • Press release 34/2015 from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Microplastics in oceans – how much? From where?

    plastic waste in the water

    … litter Much plastic waste accumulates in the water Source: BfG The microplastics used in peels or shower gels contribute a comparatively little though unnecessary … aus Kunststoff Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (40.19 kB) Next Previous Publications Sources of microplastics relevant to marine protection in Germany All …

  • News from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 28.03.2024

    Hazard radar for iron, copper and bauxite supply chains

    Aerial view of the world's largest iron ore mine, the Carajás mine in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil

    … an interactive map with a number of filter functions. In particular, companies can use the map to analyse environmental risks along supply chains and to support their … at a mining site. The outcome of the pilot screening is 100 environmental hazard profiles of major mining sites worldwide, presented in the form of an interactive map . … environmental hazard potentials EVALUACIÓN DEL POTENCIAL DE PELIGROS AMBIENTALES Publications Pilot screening of the environmental hazard potentials of mine sites …

  • Press release 20/2020 from 20.05.2020 | Last changed: 16.06.2020

    Emerge more sustainable from the coronavirus pandemic

    A PV power plant in the country side.

    … the economy. The restart can only be viable for the future if the funding is used to drive a transformation to a sustainable and climate-neutral society. … though, except perhaps in the case of particularly efficient hybrid vehicles. Public funding should be put to use to offset the losses in revenues in bus and rail …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Human Health

    The picture shows a woman’s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forehead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … countries in the global south, climate change exacerbates the problems already caused by hunger and inadequate access to clean drinking water. However, climate … responsibility to counter the health impacts of climate change and to advance the public health system by improving health care in terms of climate adaptation, … advancing the surveillance of non-infectious diseases and health-related risk profiles. The Friedrich-Loeffler Institute (FLI) is active in the field of monitoring …

  • News from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 16.12.2024

    UBA & IIASA cooperate on modelling climate action scenarios

    12 participants of the workshop stand together with IIASA Director General John Schellnhuber in a baroque furnished room at IIASA.

    … Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber Source: IIASA As part of an in-house research project, UBA is working on the use and further development of an … for new users. In addition, collaboration on the content of scientific publications is central to the cooperation. Project goals and kick-off workshop …

  • Press release 03/2025 from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more

    Voller Einkaufswagen vor Supermarktregal.

    … food retail sector is already involved in this area. However, companies could use their influence and scope for action even more to steer the food system towards … probability that one company's approach will be imitated by others due to growing public pressure and the competitive situation.” As early as 2022, an evaluation …

  • News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 20.08.2018

    Environmental- and health impact of 3D printing

    3D printer producing a little plastic tree

    … even ringing in a new era of manufacturing. The efficiency of raw materials, greenhouse gases, pollutants: a study by the UBA highlights the challenges and … the environment for the various fields of application, printing methods, materials used, etc. The report shows that environmental measures are necessary, such as, for … various pressures on human health that should be regulated. Associated content Publications Focus on the future: 3D printing All news Related publications Focus on …

  • News from 11.10.2023 | Last changed: 13.10.2023

    Climate protection through Circular Economy in Germany and the EU

    Mixed waste on a conveyer belt in a waste treatment plant

    … industrial & commercial, construction & demolition and food waste for 2017 and 2030 using the life cycle assessment method. The study shows the sector's GHG mitigation … interested parties about the potential that circular economy has to reduce greenhouse gases in the context of the European legal framework for the years 2017 and … Ansätze zur Steigerung der Akzeptanz von Nah- und Fernwärme. Source: Öko-Institut Publications Determining climate protection potentials in the circular economy for …