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  • News from 30.07.2018 | Last changed: 16.08.2018

    Discussion in Brussels: materials in contact with drinking water

    water tap

    … Party), Ingrid Chorus, director of the department for drinking water at the UBA, opened a breakfast session on the topic of materials in contact with drinking water. On 7 June 2018, 50 … Party), Ingrid Chorus, director of the department for drinking water at the UBA, opened a breakfast session on the topic of materials in contact with drinking water. …

  • Press release 18/2024 from 25.04.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2024

    New German Environment Agency location opened in Cottbus

    Luftbild der Cottbuser Innenstadt

    New German Environment Agency location opened in Cottbus Newly founded department will investigate ways to achieve a CO2 … Lusatia Representative of the Minister-President of Brandenburg, welcomes the opening of the new UBA site in Cottbus: “The new federal authorities in Lusatia, …

  • Press release 45/2024 from 02.12.2024 | Last changed: 09.12.2024

    Healthy soils are the basis of life for future generations

    Auf dem Bild ist eine Hand mit Lupe in Richtung Boden dargestellt

    … Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke and UBA President Dirk Messner open National Soil Monitoring Centre Authorities and researchers want to assess the … Soil Monitoring Centre at the German Environment Agency (UBA) in Dessau-Roßlau was opened today. The aim of the new centre is to make as much of the data as possible … are the basis of our existence – for nature as well as for us humans. With the opening of the National Soil Monitoring Centre, we are taking a decisive step …

  • Press release 47/2019 from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet

    Foto der Ausstellung in Osnabrück

    … Foundation A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet UBA and DBU open exhibition on interactions between environment and human health Exhibition … more than just the environment. "Planet Gesundheit", the new interactive exhibition opened today shows how to manage daily life with fewer risks and side effects to … more than just the environment. "Planet Gesundheit", the new interactive exhibition opened today shows how to manage daily life with fewer risks and side effects to …

  • 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

    … German Environment Agency The German Environment Agency (UBA) today officially opened the National Centre for Environmental and Nature Conservation Information in … team." An important first milestone was already reached before the official opening of the new location – the completion of a prototype metadata index in July …

  • Appointment from 17.06.2020 | Last changed: 17.06.2020

    OECD/UBA/UNEP event on environmental due diligence

    Container terminal

    … and Development (OECD), the German Environment Agency (UBA) is hosting a session on environmental due diligence in global supply chains on June 25, 2020, as … and Development (OECD), the German Environment Agency (UBA) is hosting a session on environmental due diligence in global supply chains on June 25, 2020, as …

  • Press release 10/2016 from 18.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    First round table on marine litter

    beach with a lot of plastic waste coming from the sea

    … scientific organizations, fishery and environmental associations to a first session in Berlin today. Press release No. 10/2016 | 18.03.2016 Federal Environment … scientific organizations, fishery and environmental associations to a first session in Berlin today. … The Federal Government and the Länder want to strengthen …

  • Press release 54/2020 from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.11.2020

    Coronavirus in schools: Air purifiers alone are not enough – room ventilation is still key

    Schülerinnen und Schüler melden sich.

    … Commission recommends the use of air purifiers in schools where windows cannot be opened properly and where there are no simple supporting inlet and exhaust air … 3-5 minutes and should be continuous during class breaks. If the windows cannot be opened wide enough, the second option is to install simple inlet and exhaust air …

  • Press release 36/2020 from 13.08.2020 | Last changed: 19.08.2020

    Proper airing reduces risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection

    a virus in a close-up foto

    … Environment Agency. For schools, the IRK recommends intensive ventilation with wide open windows during every break in class, and during lessons if the lesson lasts … it quickly exchanges room air for fresh air by means of a draught through widely opened windows that are opposite each other if possible. Care should be taken to …

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

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … and experts from the German Environment Agency and were admitted to the jury session at the Metropolenhaus Berlin. From these, the interdisciplinary jury … but also indispensable for a well-founded jury decision.” Exhibition and opening at Metropolenhaus Berlin All projects admitted to the jury session—including …

  • Press release 48/2020 from 15.10.2020 | Last changed: 20.10.2020

    Coronavirus protection in schools: Airing rooms for five minutes, every 20 minutes

    a virus in a close-up foto

    … air classrooms regularly every 20 minutes for about five minutes with windows wide open", said UBA President Dirk Messner. UBA also makes recommendations on air … ventilation should also be provided during each class break. All windows should be opened wide for airing (airing at intervals). Opening only one window or putting windows on tilt is not enough. Cross ventilation …