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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 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: 16.01.2026

    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 …

  • 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 …