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  • Press release 28/2023 from 22.08.2023 | Last changed: 24.10.2023

    Additional measures needed to achieve climate targets

    Cars and trucks on a motorway

    Additional measures needed to achieve climate targets Current projection report sees … muss Netto-Treibhausgasneutralität erreicht werden. Source: Umweltbundesamt Links Info on the 2023 Projection Report (in German) All press releases Tags transport …

  • Press release 30/2024 from 25.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Environmental and nature conservation information at a glance

    umwelt.info logo

    Environmental and nature conservation information at a glance First version of … from all sectors and federal levels easier to find and to relate to each other. In addition, users will gain an initial insight into the editorial work, which is still …

  • Publication from 19.03.2024

    Nitrous oxide - the underestimated greenhouse gas

    Cover of Factsheet "Nitrous oxide - the underestimated greenhouse gas"

    … gas Anthropogenic N₂O emissions are increasing – As a result of climate change, additional nitrous oxide is being released from natural sources This fact sheet … for accounting of nitrous oxide sources and sinks will be briefly described. Additionally, the quantitative development of various anthropogenic and natural …

  • Press release 34/2022 from 12.08.2022 | Last changed: 06.02.2024

    New collaboration between Merseburg University of Applied Sciences and German Environment Agency

    verglaster Gebäudeeingangsbereich mit eingraviertem Logo des Umweltbundesamtes

    … Establishment of the National Centre for Environmental and Nature Conservation Information UBA headquarters in Dessau-Roßlau: a research location for the benefit … the establishment of the National Centre for Environmental and Nature Conservation Information (umwelt.info) as a new UBA branch office in Merseburg. Press release No. 34/2022 | …

  • Press release 34/2021 from 26.08.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Structural change in the central German coal-mining district – establishment of environmental information centre in Merseburg

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    … Agency, Federal Environment Ministry and State Chancellery of Saxony-Anhalt Structural change in the central German coal-mining district – establishment of environmental information centre in Merseburg The National Centre for Environmental Information to … with environmental regulations and to find information about authorisations. In addition, data provides the basis for the use of digital technologies and innovative …

  • Press release 05/2025 from 27.01.2025 | Last changed: 29.01.2025

    Digital milestone in environmental protection and nature conservation – the new umwelt.info portal

    umwelt.info logo

    … for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection Digital milestone in environmental protection and nature conservation – the new umwelt.info portal Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke and UBA President Dirk Messner … Future development will also focus on users and their needs and requirements. In addition, incentives will be created for data providers to make their data available …

  • Press release 30/2023 from 04.09.2023 | Last changed: 05.09.2023

    New UBA building serves as a model for sustainable construction

    When in operation, the building will be entirely self-sufficient in renewable energy – through photovoltaics and a heat pump.

    … self-sufficient in renewable energy – through photovoltaics and a heat pump. In addition, environmentally compatible building materials such as recycled concrete … is designed not only to completely cover its own energy needs, but also to generate additional energy as far as possible. This goal is accomplished by a photovoltaic …

  • Press release 23/2023 from 03.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    UBA study: This is how Germany can achieve its 2030 climate targets

    Emissions from an industrial plant

    … a reform of the motor vehicle tax and restrictions on fossil-fuel heating. In addition, all emissions would have to be priced and charged to the polluter. In the … Climate Protection Instruments Scenario 2030 (KIS-2030), UBA has examined how additional emissions can be saved in the buildings, mobility, energy and industry … be met, even with a mix of very ambitious instruments and measures. Accordingly, additional instruments that are effective in the short term would be necessary to …

  • Press release 36/2021 from 07.09.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 – Progressive building and refurbishment for more climate protection and social cohesion

    Schriftzug "Bundespreis Umwelt & Bauen" und Bild einer Trophäe aus Holz

    … generates more energy than it consumes and stores waste heat in an ice storage. In addition to the main prize winner, another four projects were awarded recognitions, … the vocational school centre in Mühldorf am Inn as an award winner which, in addition to its outstanding energy concept, uses a mix of wood and concrete with … President Professor Messner awarded the prize in four categories and conferred four additional awards, each of which was selected by an independent jury. The awards …