… Floods - how they form and how we influence them Flooded elbe river near Dessau Source: Jörg Rechenberg / … the landscape has a direct impact on the course of a flood. Most flowing waters in Germany have been straightened, dyked and dammed in the past to gain settlement …

… 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 …