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  • 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

    … people are particularly affected by heat stress, as the adaptation process for thermoregulation of body temperature slows down with advancing age and the ability to … prevention campaigns, research and the reliability of infrastructures. Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Human Health Associated content Links …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances Plan E campaign provides information on correct disposal – collection volume and recycling must increase … properly, as well as download and communication materials for everyone and, more recently, also for children and teachers. By regularly raising awareness and …

  • Press release 46/2024 from 02.12.2024 | Last changed: 05.12.2024

    13th German Ecodesign Award honours ten outstanding ideas for the future

    Auf dem Bild sind alle Mitglieder der Jury für den Bundespreis Ecodesign 2024 zu sehen.

    … of these design principles. Due to its visionary design, which is still valid after more than 160 years, the coffee house chair was awarded the Special "Timeless … Volkmer (communication designer, founder of the creative agency Scholz & Volkmer) Information about the competition bundespreis-ecodesign.de Contact for photo …

  • Press release 15/2022 from 15.03.2022 | Last changed: 17.03.2022

    Greenhouse gas emissions rose by 4.5 percent in 2021

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … gases were released in 2021 – just over 33 million tonnes, or 4.5 percent more than in 2020. Overall, emissions in Germany have fallen by 38.7 percent since … by calculations of the associated avoided emissions and economic effects. Further information: Accuracy of the data The present emissions data represent the best …

  • Press release 15/2019 from 28.05.2019 | Last changed: 05.06.2019

    Environmental Awareness Study 2018

    Titelbild der Umweltbewusstseinsstudie 2018

    … Environmental Awareness Study 2018 Population expects more environmental and climate protection from all stakeholders Environmental … Source: BMU / UBA Environmental and climate protection have become considerably more important among the public in recent years. These are the findings of the …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … adaptation policy. This requires updating the regulatory framework and allocating more funding for climate adaptation measures. The potential of natural solutions … hazard mapping at municipal level. Mayors and district commissioners thus get information about possible weak spots where flash flooding could do special damage …

  • Press release 41/2025 from 09.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    How the national 2040 climate target can be achieved

    Ein Schornstein stößt dunklen Qualm aus.

    … Source: Susanne Kambor Climate change is advancing rapidly. This makes it all the more important to effectively align economic, societal and political action with the … According to the UBA’s assessment, it is possible to reduce emissions by more than 90 percent compared with 1990, thus going beyond the requirements of the …

  • Publication from 05.04.2024

    Follow Up zu Umweltatlas: Baustein „Umwelt und Landwirtschaft“, 3D-Globus, Evaluierung

    Cover des Berichts "Follow Up zu Umweltatlas: Baustein „Umwelt und Landwirtschaft“, 3D-Globus, Evaluierung"

    … zu einem innovativen und zeitgemäßen Instrument für die Vermittlung von Umweltinformationen und Geovisualisierung“ (FKZ 3719 12 106 0) beschreibt das fachliche … publications Thematischer Umweltatlas: Medienwirksame Aufbereitung von Umweltinformationen durch Verknüpfung von räumlichen Darstellungen, Umweltdaten und … 3719 12 106 0 Publisher Umweltbundesamt Links Umweltatlas Landwirtschaft Additional information PDF is accessible File size 2.66 MB Print version not available Tags …

  • Press release 48/2024 from 06.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    UBA game “Little Impacts” wins the German Children’s Software Award TOMMI 2024

    Das Bild zeigt das Logo des Deutschen Kindersoftwarepreises TOMMI.

    … German Children’s Software Award TOMMI Source: TOMMI 2024 Making everyday life more sustainable and inspiring friends and family – the German Environment Agency’s … the environment concern us in any case, and with this visual novel we learn more about how everyone can make a contribution to a better world. It’s exciting to …

  • Press release 44/2023 from 04.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    The German Ecodesign Award 2023 goes to twelve pioneering projects

    The jury posing in front of a building

    … account, in addition to the industrial aspects. This shows how design can lead to a more conscious approach to products, their appreciation and repair. Product Design … (Fashion Designer, Founder of the Beneficial Design Institute) Competition information bundespreis-ecodesign.de Contact for photo material Luisa Stibbe | press …

  • Press release 18/2023 from 09.06.2023 | Last changed: 13.06.2023

    German bathing water quality remains at a high level

    Children jump in a lake.

    … German bathing water quality remains at a high level More than 96 percent of all bathing water sites rated "excellent" or "good” The … standing in the way of taking a dip in the cool water. Citizens can obtain local information in advance about the current quality in their local area", says Dirk … water quality UBA topic page on water quality in bathing waters (German) UBA information on cyanobacteria (German) Toxische Cyanobakterien Toxic cyanobacteria …