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  • 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

    … Images / Radoslav Zilinsky The German Environment Agency (UBA) has drafted some helpful guidance for the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in Germany (KMK) on proper airing practices in schools. The handbook reflects the UBA experts' recommendations on …

  • Press release 44/2015 from 03.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Ten million hectares of arable land worldwide are 'lost' every year

    very dry soil

    … as cropland. The main reasons: land reclamation by deforestation, slash and burn practices, ploughing up of lands, and agricultural practices which are not adapted to the special conditions of its location. "Fertile … of rural areas in developing countries in particular, are ways in which we can help to eliminate the causes of refugee movements all over the world”, said Mr …

  • News from 18.07.2016 | Last changed: 19.08.2016

    Wanted: German experience with forest kindergartens

    kindergarten group sitting on a meadow in a forest

    … soon become an officially accepted form of kindergarten in the Czech Republic. To help defining the requirements the UBA brought together German and Czech forest … soon become an officially accepted form of kindergarten in the Czech Republic. To help defining the requirements the UBA brought together German and Czech forest …

  • Press release 28/2016 from 16.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    European Mobility Week brings sustainable mobility a step closer

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … local authorities will be showing their citizens how sustainable mobility works in practice. 2,000 cities and municipalities from all over Europe are participating, … local authorities will be showing their citizens how sustainable mobility works in practice. 2,000 cities and municipalities from all over Europe are participating, …

  • Press release 05/2014 from 29.01.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Putting power gluttons on a diet

    smartphones

    … up any comfort. The brochure also gives guidance on the purchase of new devices and helps to track undetected power gluttons in the home. UBA's Vice President Thomas … cost meter, which can be borrowed from many libraries throughout Germany, can help to detect which devices are using how much energy. The energy efficiency of …

  • Press release 13/2025 from 21.03.2025 | Last changed: 25.03.2025

    World Water Day 2025: Glacier protection and lowland streams

    Gletscher-Foto aus der Arktis Svalbard

    … are particularly important as climate regulators. They reflect sunlight and thus help to regulate the earth's temperature. The motto of this year's World Water Day … and a reduction in nutrient inputs from agriculture. These interventions not only help to return the streams to a near-natural state – they also make them more … are particularly important as climate regulators. They reflect sunlight and thus help to regulate the earth's temperature. The motto of this year's World Water Day …

  • 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.

    … to demonstrations. The story has an important message; we can all do something to help the environment! It was exciting to learn more about climate protection, even … if we had to read a lot, which was a bit of an effort. But we learned how we can help others, for example friends and family.” Little Impacts has been available for … German Children’s Software Award TOMMI TOMMI winner 2024 Little Impacts website Download in Apple App Store Download in Google Play Store UBA topic page “serious …

  • Press release 26/2023 from 03.08.2023 | Last changed: 10.08.2023

    Environmental awareness study: Majority of Germans consider adaptation to already clearly noticeable climate crisis necessary

    A woman can be seen standing with her back to the picture. She is standing in a forest, which is beautifully green and looks into the distance.

    … Climate Protection ⁠ Action Programme, there are three more building blocks to help us mitigate the negative consequences of the climate crisis for people and the … die Folgen des Klimawandels und sieht politischen Handlungsbedarf. Source: BMUV/UBA Download image (900.46 kB) Eine große Mehrheit der Menschen befürwortet, die Wirtschaft umwelt- und klimafreundlich umzubauen. Source: BMUV/Umweltbundesamt Download image (746.36 kB) Umwelt- und Klimaschutz bleibt für die Menschen wichtig. …

  • Press release 27/2024 from 04.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Federal Environment Ministry supports preventive health measures in the climate crisis

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … the survey, heat action plans are known and accepted nationwide and are regarded as helpful by local authorities,” says Messner. However, he added that it is also … Climate Adaptation Act (BMUV) Influence of climate change on UV exposure (BfS) Practical tips on UV protection for local authorities All press releases Tags …

  • Press release 38/2025 from 23.10.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    CBAM simplified: 90% of Companies Exempt from CO₂ Border Adjustment

    Container in einem Hafen

    … lifted. This substantial relief goes hand in hand with meeting climate targets and helps create a level playing field for the German and European economies. The … lifted. This substantial relief goes hand in hand with meeting climate targets and helps create a level playing field for the German and European economies. The …

  • Press release 40/2014 from 16.09.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Saving water: wise, overdone or practiced too excessively?

    dripping shower head

    Saving water: wise, overdone or practiced too excessively? Saving on hot water in … older appliances with low-flow tap aerators, washing machines and dishwashers will help to further reduce daily water consumption. In terms of European water …

  • Press release 03/2023 from 23.01.2023 | Last changed: 25.01.2023

    German Ecodesign Award 2023: Federal Government competition renews offer of reward for ecological design

    Das Logo des Bundespreis Ecodesign

    … with life cycle analysis and innovative, environmentally friendly materials are helping us to save resources, do less damage to the environment and to consume more … Ecodesignkit is a portal, handbook and toolkit all in one. It offers guidance and helps users to ask the right questions in the design process. The Federal Ministry …