… Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂ The North Sea Source: Manuela Krakau / UBA Oceans and seas absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. … stressors, such as ocean acidification. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the German Government has developed a climate action program in 2023 and has enshrined …

… resources Wind power wind turbine solar farm Source: Hrui / AdobeStock “Factor X” stands for an intelligent, efficient and environmentally friendly use of natural … development. last update on 10.12.2025 Increasing use of natural resources The increasingly intensive use of natural resources by humans is causing ecosystems … 29.01.2016 Short film "Beyond Climate Change – Flow" - Short version German Source: Umweltbundesamt 29.01.2016 Short film "Beyond Climate Change – Flow" …

… Soil of the Year Grapes on sun-drenched vineyard. The vineyards's soil characterizes their taste. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Germany is blessed with many different types of soil. In the interest of shedding … Soil of the Year, the panel indicatesamong other things its characteristics, origin and significance for today’s society. last update on 29.05.2024 2024 Soil of the …

… Resource use in Germany Recycling keeps materials in circulation and saves primary raw materials. Source: Jan Malburg / Adobe Stock In 2019, German … million tonnes, or 16 tonnes per capita. This represents only a slight change in the trend up to 2018. In 2019, raw material consumption in Germany will fall …

… Visit us Aerial shot of the UBA building in Dessau-Roßlau Source: Firma Busse Free broschures are available … in 2005 when we relocated our head office from Berlin to Dessau, was awarded the German gold medal for sustainable construction. So why not come visit us and see … due to remodelling work. You can order our free publications via the  publication database Fachbibliothek Umwelt (environmental library) Our large environmental …