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  • News from 26.02.2021 | Last changed: 07.04.2021

    Video lecture series on climate change and health

    A sweaty man sits in his office in a shirt and tie, wiping his brow.

    … of which are recorded online. UBA provided support for the lecture series from the funding programme for associations (Verbändeförderung). 26.02.2021 A total of 15 mostly …

  • Press release 17/2024 from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2024

    The German Environment Agency celebrates its 50-year anniversary

    Grafik mit dem Jubiläumslogo des Umweltbundesamtes. Eine 50 mit dem Symbol des Blauen Engels. Auf der Grafik stehen alle wichtigen Daten zum Jubiläumsfest am 15.06.2024 in Dessau-Roßlau für alle interessierten Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

    … with us 50 years of commitment to people and the environment! Source: Umweltbundesamt Over 50 years ago, the social-liberal coalition under chancellor Willy … protection. With the launch of the Federal Government’s first environmental programme and the appointment of the first German Environment Minister in 1971, …

  • 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

    … and their advocates in the framework of a project of the Advisory Assistance Programme. 18.07.2016 The jointly developed recommendations for promoting forest … the project and its outcome All news Related contents Beratungshilfeprogramm des Bundesumweltministeriums Tags Czech Republic Advisory Assistance Programme … …

  • Press release 38/2022 from 16.09.2022 | Last changed: 21.09.2022

    Blauer Kompass award for outstanding projects in climate change adaptation and risk prevention

    Groupphoto

    … and businesses, in research and education, or on the part of associations and foundations. The award-winning projects highlight that we can tackle this core task … Change Adaptation" is part of the Federal Environment Ministry’s immediate action programme on climate change adaptation. The entries for the Blauer Kompass award … association from Eberswalde makes use of so-called tiny forests for educational programmes on climate change adaptation. Children and other volunteers plant trees …

  • Press release 11/2023 from 15.03.2023 | Last changed: 22.03.2023

    UBA forecast: 2022 greenhouse gas emissions down by 1.9 percent

    dampfende Kühltürme eines Kraftwerks und Hochspannungsleitung

    … greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) fell slightly by 1.9% in 2022. GHG emissions were around 746 million tonnes – some 15 million tonnes less than 2021. Overall, emissions … summer 2022. The Federal Government will now have to respond with an effective programme – but it is a task for society as a whole. The key is to increase the pace …

  • Press release 12/2024 from 22.03.2024 | Last changed: 25.03.2024

    Water body of the year 2024 – Shallow coastal waters of the Baltic Sea

    Braunalge unter Wasser.

    … of the Baltic Sea" as the water body of the year 2024. This body of water is found along the coasts of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania at a … in water depths of up to 15 metres. Overall, this stretch of water accounts for around 20 per cent of the German sea area in the Baltic Sea. A special feature is that … on the draft status assessment until 15 April 2024: https://mitglieder.meeresschutz.info/de/oeffentlich/zustandsbewertung-2024.html Press release No. 12/2024 | …

  • 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

    … 2021 Federal Ministry for Climate Action announces comprehensive immediate action programme The energy industry accounts for the majority of energy-related emissions … emissions increase in absolute numbers – 12.4% more than 2020. But emissions of around 247 million tonnes CO₂ equivalents were still some 11 million tonnes less than …

  • 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.

    … such as the war of aggression against Ukraine and inflation are more in the foreground, protecting the environment and the climate remains an important issue for … Protection Plan, the Water Strategy and the Natural Climate Protection ⁠ Action Programme, there are three more building blocks to help us mitigate the negative … Dirk Messner said: "It is enormously important that such a clear majority is fundamentally in favour of an ecological transformation of the economy. Decarbonising …

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

    Environmental Awareness Study 2018

    Titelbild der Umweltbewusstseinsstudie 2018

    … environmental protection and climate change mitigation. Associated content Umwelt- und Klimaschutz soll eine übergeordnete Bedeutung haben in der ... Source: BMU / UBA … Landwirtschaft sind ... Source: BMU / UBA Download image (972.15 kB) Umwelt und Klima sollen beim Verkehr der Zukunft eine große Rolle spielen Source: BMU / UBA …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … for more climate protection in transport electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol Source: Michael Flippo / … by the German Environment Agency (UBA), electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines. With a rapid … of renewable energy production, this climate advantage will increase to around 55 per cent for cars registered in 2030. UBA President Dirk Messner comments: …

  • 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

    … Joint presse release by German Environment Agency and German Federal Environmental Foundation A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet UBA and DBU … The most ambitious collectors of points can win a sticker at the end. Educational programmes tailored for schools DBU Zentrum für Umweltkommunikation (Centre for …