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  • 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.

    … Nations calls for contributions on the importance of mountains for each of us, by using the hashtag “#MountainsMatter” in social networks. The German Environment … content Links Information on the International Mountain Day 2018 Alpine Convention Publications Green Economy in the Alps All news Related publications Green Economy …

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

    Environmental Awareness Study 2018

    Titelbild der Umweltbewusstseinsstudie 2018

    … and climate protection have become considerably more important among the public in recent years. These are the findings of the environmental awareness survey … doing enough, compared to 34% in the survey two years ago. This year's survey focused on the three key areas "energy", "agriculture", and "transport": Energy: There …

  • Press release 04/2022 from 18.01.2022 | Last changed: 27.01.2022

    Blauer Kompass contest launches first round as a new federal prize

    Der Bundespreis Blauer Kompass hat eine blaue Kompassnadel als Logo

    … addition to prize money, the winners will receive support with nationwide press and public relations work. The goal is clear: we recommend that others follow suit!” … concepts for dealing with new pathogens and invasive species, the climate-adapted use of pesticides, restored moors and forests or nature-based measures for heavy …

  • 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.

    … initially took root within the Federal Ministry. Shortly thereafter, the Federal Republic of Germany became the first European country to establish a scientific … this the UBA collects comprehensive data on the state of the environment and uses this knowledge to advise the whole federal government. It conducts research in …

  • 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

    … lesson lasts longer than 45 minutes. The IRK says that CO2 traffic lights can be used as an indicator of good or bad ventilation. Under normal conditions, a CO2 …

  • 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

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in … styrofoam packaging from household appliances into concrete. Christoph Medicus uses his interactive installation to question the sustainability of donated … discussions, guided tours, conversations with the artists and workshops for the public and the staff. Cooperations with cultural institutions are initiated and …

  • Press release 25/2020 from 22.06.2020 | Last changed: 06.02.2024

    ZERO WASTE

    Raul Walch. Laborant’s Pause, 2018. Inkjet-Print. Copyright: Raul Walch

    … ZERO WASTE Art exhibition 25 June – 8 November 2020 Raul Walch. Laborant’s Pause, 2018. Inkjet-Print. Source: Raul Walch Waste is everywhere: in the Great … release No. 25/2020 | 22.06.2020 Every day shreds from the horticultural greenhouses in southern Spain, also known as “El Mar de Plástico”, drift into the sea – … Discussion rounds, discussions with artists, guided tours and workshops for the public and employees round off the series. The series has launched and maintains …

  • Press release 07/2018 from 22.03.2018 | Last changed: 05.04.2018

    Sandy lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018

    Der Fluss Nieplitz

    … in Deutschland" (in German). Press release No. 07/2018 | 22.03.2018 Because sandy lowland rivers are located in regions where intensive agriculture occurs, … designation of water development areas which does not impair other types of use. Public authorities should be granted the right of pre-emption in order to create …

  • Press release 10/2017 from 22.03.2017 | Last changed: 30.03.2017

    Water body type 2017

    Lehnmühle Reservoir in Saxony

    … electricity. Some reservoirs (Biggetal, Sösetal) accommodate fishing and a limited use for recreational purposes. Eighty per cent of Germany's deep, large, … Water body type 2017 (in German) Maps of water body types of the year (in German) Publications Flyer Gewässertyp des Jahres 2017 Plakat Gewässertyp des Jahres 2017 …

  • Press release 16/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 24.03.2022

    Groundwater is named water body type 2022

    Ein Foto in der Blauhöhle. Zu sehen Grundwasser und eine Person in einem Boot.

    … and pesticides must enter groundwater in the future so that it can continue to be used as drinking water without expensive treatment. Groundwater is also the water … Grundwasser - der unsichtbare Schatz Water body type of the year map service Publications Faltblatt Gewässertyp des Jahres 2022 Poster Gewässertyp des Jahres …

  • Press release 21/2024 from 14.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    29 municipalities honoured for their exemplary organic waste collection

    auf einem Gehweg steht vor einer grünen Hecke eine braune Mülltonne, auf der "Bioabfälle" steht und aus der Gartenabfälle herausgucken

    … from the federal government to municipal waste disposal companies and private households. Campaigns such as the organic waste bin challenge make an outstanding … the quality of the products created and can lead to pollutants entering the soil used for agriculture. For this reason, the ⁠UBA⁠ welcomes the fact that the organic … “best organic waste bin campaign” category. For this, a jury will honour exemplary public relations work for more organic waste and less foreign matter in the organic …

  • 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

    … we also want to offer an interesting and varied range of services for the general public with our future web editorial team." An important first milestone was already … that this content will be publicly accessible and searchable free of charge for all users in the future. The portal is being developed as an open source project and can …