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  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • Press release 07/2020 from 12.02.2020 | Last changed: 08.04.2020

    Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in Leipzig

    Ein Frauengesicht mit Plastikstücken

    … are initiated and maintained. Press tour Thursday, March 26 2020, 11 a.m. Opening Thursday, March 26 2020, 6 p.m. Opening hours and admission Tue and Thu–Sun 10am–6pm, Wed 12am-8pm, Mon closed …

  • Press release 28/2024 from 06.06.2024 | Last changed: 21.06.2024

    The German Environment Agency celebrates 50 years of environmental protection at its Dessau site

    Zu sehen ist das Hauptgeäude des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau. Im Anschtt befindet sich ein Teil der bunten Fassade sowie die Blickrichtiung zum gläsernen Haupteingang.

    … In addition to guided tours of the climate-neutral UBA extension building, which opened last year, and the noise laboratory, there will also be a musical and … Reck, Mayor of the City of Dessau. Fascinating interviews immediately following the opening with Reiner Haseloff, Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, Steffi Lemke, …

  • Press release 40/2025 from 01.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    From hemp to high-tech: 14 projects honoured with the German Ecodesign Award

    Group photo

    … quality and diversity. Out of around 380 entries, 149 were admitted to the jury session. After intensive deliberation, the interdisciplinary jury nominated 30 … 2026: Next Competition Round Starts in January The Europe-wide call for entries reopens on 19 January 2026. Since 2012, the German Ecodesign Award has been presented … design quality with environmental impact get to be recognised. The competition is open to companies of all sizes, design studios and students across Europe. The award …

  • News from 11.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    International Mountain Day 2018: Sustainable Alps

    A lake with mountains around it and blue sky.

    … this region is regarded as an early-warning system for climate change and as an open air laboratory for climate adaptation. The unique role of mountain regions is …

  • Press release 31/2015 from 18.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Young people declare war on marine litter

    plastic bottles and other pieces of waste in the sea

    … can nevertheless benefit the oceans and seas because a lot of marine litter reaches open waters from inland. Some of the sources of litter are leisure time activities …