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  • Press release 33/2023 from 18.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.09.2023

    Looking for ideas on living with climate change

    A road sign „Bürgerbeteiligung“ (civic participation) and „Politikverdrossenheit“ (disenchantment with politics)

    … water availability. However, in this regard, conflicts can arise in the use of land. Finding solutions for this also means negotiating compromises … by the Federal Government. Parallel to the online dialogue for the general public, which starts today, an online youth participation process is taking place, …

  • Press release 18/2022 from 01.04.2022 | Last changed: 07.04.2022

    Young people care about environment and climate

    junge Frauen am Laptop

    … In terms of their own behaviour, the study found that 62 percent often cycle or use public transport for everyday travel, 49 percent avoid plastic packaging, 23 …

  • 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.

    … Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) All news Related contents Fachbereich V Related publications The extension of the EU ETS 1 to maritime transport: market and policy …

  • 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.

    … 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 … protection UBA tours in Dessau-Rosslau For humankind and the environment Publications 40 Jahre Umweltbundesamt All press releases … A look back and a look to …

  • 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.

    … a “Community Award” will be presented, for which interested members of the public can vote online at  www.uba.de/tatenbank from 28 May 2024. The five winning … euros each and an award, the winners will also receive support with their press and public relations work. Among other things, short films will be produced about each …

  • 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

    … | 25.05.2023 Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency: "For the use of composts and digestate from organic waste, clean separate collection of … 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 …

  • 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

    … programmes. The EMW kick-off event is taking place at the Deutsches Architekturmuseum in Frankfurt/Main on 16 September 2016. This is the city of Frankfurt’s tenth … the event. The event is open to all EMW participants and interested members of the public. If you would like to participate, please register online on the following …

  • Press release 26/2025 from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Bathing waters in Germany once again receive top marks

    Zwei Menschen rennen freudig ins Wasser.

    … to high water levels and flooding in parts of southern Germany. Heavy rainfall  caused runoff and the inflow of contaminated water, impairing hygienic water quality … waters is assessed. In the form of an annual report, the EU Commission informs the public about the quality of bathing waters in the previous bathing season.  …

  • 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.

    … The young people’s jury had this to say: “Little Impacts wins the TOMMI because it is the right game at the right time. Topics such as climate action and the … Download in Google Play Store UBA topic page “serious gaming and sustainability” Publications Potenzial von Serious Games als Instrument zur Beförderung von …

  • 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

    … one can make a difference through one’s own actions but also helps to limit the cause of the psychological burden: climate change itself.  The results from this work, … project on mental health BMUKN: Information on climate change and mental health Publications Ratgeber für mentale Gesundheit im Klimawandel All press releases Tags …

  • Press release 26/2021 from 01.06.2021 | Last changed: 04.06.2021

    Germany's bathing waters: excellent

    Ein Badegewässer

    … of 95 sites during the bathing season due to poor water quality, 66 of which because of problems with cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Poor hygienic quality of … essential to protect against infections. For the beach area and, if applicable, the use of special infrastructure at the bathing water, the Länder-specific distance and …

  • 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

    … in the air. Ventilation is the simplest and most effective way to remove viruses from the air in classrooms. Our guidelines are designed to help schools … contribution to reducing the risk of infection from aerosols containing viruses in schools." In addition to airing every 20 minutes, ventilation should also be …