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  • Press release 03/2024 from 16.01.2024 | Last changed: 18.01.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award launches in new round of competition

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety … at federal, state and local level with the Federal Climate Adaptation Act. But effective climate protection can only succeed if the state and society work …

  • News from 25.01.2019 | Last changed: 25.01.2019

    How does emissions trading work?

    Screenshot aus dem gezeichneten Kurzfilm: Zu sehen ist ein Kraftwerk, das Geld für Emissionsberechtigungen zahlt.

    … of extreme weather events and ever-increasing global warming show the need for effective climate protection. In 2005, based on the UN Kyoto Protocol, the European … Emissions Trading: What drives emission developments? Carbon leakage in AI-driven data center growth? National Ordinance on Measures to Avoid Carbon Leakage in the …

  • Press release 29/2023 from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 04.09.2023

    First "Environment in the Neighbourhood" Action Days bring sustainable commitment to life locally

    Kinder pflanzen in Dessau ein Blumenbeet.

    … Joint press release by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) First … for the Environment Steffi Lemke: "Urban neighbourhoods can be particularly effective in countering the climate crisis, species extinction and the pollution …

  • Press release 23/2025 from 06.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Climate change impacts mental health

    Grafik mit drei diskutierenden Personen auf Stühlen

    … Climate change impacts mental health UBA guide provides tips for improving mental health Joint action against climate change can strengthen … must support people in recognising and coping with not only the physical but mental effects of climate change,’ says Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment … the completion of our current research project, we have succeeded in collecting data in an area which has thus far been underrepresented, but which is becoming …

  • 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.

    … back on 50 years of environmental protection with an anniversary celebration for members of the public on 15 June 2024 in Dessau-Rosslau Join us on June 15, 2024 and delve into our topics, meet our employees and tour our premises Source: Susanne … contribution to protecting the environment. The air has become cleaner, the quality of drinking water has improved significantly and so has people's overall …

  • 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.

    … not enough – room ventilation is still key Indoor Air Hygiene Commission takes stand on air purifiers at schools Pupils in an elementary school. Source: iStockphoto / Wavebreakmedia The use of mobile air purifiers alone is no substitute for adequate ventilation in schools. Mobile air purifiers merely circulate the air … other protective measures against SARS-CoV-2. In particular, they do not provide effective protection against exposure through direct contact or droplet infection at …

  • Press release 15/2023 from 25.05.2023 | Last changed: 30.05.2023

    The German Organic Waste Campaign launches Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023

    Garden waste bin

    … The German Organic Waste Campaign launches Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023 Kitchen and garden waste, collected separately, can become valuable compost and biogas … A broad alliance of politicians, businesses and associations is campaigning for better organic waste collection. On 26 May, the "Organic Waste Bin Day" will be … bags and other waste that has no place in the organic waste bin jeopardises the quality of the products created and can lead to pollutants entering the soil used …

  • Press release 32/2023 from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 30.11.2023

    European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves energy

    A banner reads: "European Mobility Week 16 to 22 September Mix and Move! - climate-friendly mobility."

    … Sustainable mobility saves energy A new record number of 177 German municipalities and districts are taking part in the international action week. European Mobility … transport saves energy. This leads to fewer emissions, lower costs, a higher quality of life and thus protects the environment at the same time. The creative … in such a way that the focus turns to sustainable mobility and quality of life. Information events, competitions and glimpses behind the scenes also provide new …

  • Article from 12.06.2025 | Last changed: 12.06.2025

    Serious Gaming and Sustainability

    Game controller with landscape

    … impact games) are aimed at education, the transfer of certain skills or motivation for certain actions, for example. Serious games combine typical game elements such … in the field of (serious) gaming and sustainability with a special focus on the effectiveness of such approaches. In addition, it identifies the need for further … often deal with technical aspects of games, such as high-performance algorithms, databases and graphics modelling. In contrast, environmental sciences tend to focus …

  • Article from 10.01.2022 | Last changed: 25.01.2024

    Digital services / Cloud computing

    someone is typing on a laptop, with symbols for cloud computing such as clouds and download arrows above them

    … as possible Source: Blue Planet Studio / Adobe Stock Home office, videoconferencing and streaming services are digital services that are nowadays taken for granted. But what about the environmental impact of cloud services and the critical resources which are used in servers, data storage systems and network technology? We took a closer look. last update on …

  • Article from 22.02.2024 | Last changed: 19.05.2025

    German Environmental Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024)

    a colorful picture with many different faces

    … The German Environment Agency (UBA) conducts the German Environmental Survey for Adults, GerES VI (2023–2024) to collect information on the burden of the adult … with environmental pollutants. Samples of tap water, urine, blood, house dust, and indoor air are analysed along with information acquired by questionnaires during … for the entire population GerES VI provides up-to-date, population-representative data on the burden of the adult population in Germany with environmental pollutants. …

  • Article from 03.04.2020 | Last changed: 03.04.2020

    Metals

    … Metals Metals and selenium are found in the environment in various different compounds. Their … (background concentrations ) vary. Some metals and selenium are essential for organisms at low concentrations. last update on 03.04.2020 The assessment of … 3 µg/l), (silver(dissolved: 0.02 µg/l) and thallium(dissolved: 0.2 µg/l). Whereas data for the assessment of suspended solids/sediment and dissolved concentrations is …