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  • News from 28.04.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

    UBA information film on emissions trading for fuels in Germany

    Szene aus dem Erklärfilm: Zeichnung eines Tanklasters als "Inverkehrbringer" und von Emissionszertifikaten

    … trading system (nEHS) for fuels in Germany work? A national emissions trading scheme for heating oil, petrol and other fuels was launched in Germany on 1 January … film explains it in just over 3 minutes. 28.04.2021 The national emissions trading scheme introduced a carbon price in Germany, initially for petrol, diesel, heating … burning of coal will also be covered by the system from 2023. The purpose of the scheme is to provide more incentives for climate protection in the heating and …

  • Press release 44/2013 from 11.11.2013 | Last changed: 10.12.2013

    Bundespreis Ecodesign prize is awarded

    Trophies with the logo of the Bundespreis Ecodesign an the names of the winners standing on a table

    … 'concept' and 'young design' included environmentally friendly mobility and energy schemes, fully recyclable clothing collections, a wood hybrid building system, and … 'concept' and 'young design' included environmentally friendly mobility and energy schemes, fully recyclable clothing collections, a wood hybrid building system, and …

  • Press release 33/2025 from 17.09.2025 | Last changed: 22.09.2025

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … release No. 33/2025 | 17.09.2025 149 competition entries passed the preliminary evaluation by the panel of advisory board members and experts from the German … of projects during the jury session. The important professional preliminary evaluation carried out each year by the project advisory board and colleagues from the German Environment Agency deserves special mention. This preliminary evaluation is not only a unique feature of the competition, but also indispensable …

  • Press release 38/2022 from 16.09.2022 | Last changed: 21.09.2022

    Blauer Kompass award for outstanding projects in climate change adaptation and risk prevention

    Groupphoto

    … on climate change adaptation. The entries for the Blauer Kompass award were evaluated with support from the Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW) and … Aa river have joined to form a flood alliance. They developed a joint protection scheme for the region surrounding the river and its inlets. Warning systems and … control, tourism and biodiversity are all part of the climate change adaptation scheme for the Aa river. - Winner video clip (Youtube) Category: Private and …

  • Press release 26/2025 from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Bathing waters in Germany once again receive top marks

    Zwei Menschen rennen freudig ins Wasser.

    … Federal Ministry for the Environment. There, the data from all EU member states are evaluated by the EEA, and the quality of the bathing waters is assessed. In the form …

  • Press release 26/2021 from 01.06.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    … bathing sites in the 2020 bathing season, with 11,156 water samples taken and evaluated. 363 of the bathing sites are along the coasts of the North and Baltic …

  • 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

    … Related publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health - Vol. 1 Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health - Vol. 2 …