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  • Press release 03/2020 from 21.01.2020 | Last changed: 30.01.2020

    German Sustainable Building Award launched

    moderner Holzbau mit Flachdach im Grünen

    … projects that are exemplary role models of sustainability, not only in the classic areas of building stock and new build, but also in five further categories. All … first two categories is placed on energy upgrades in building stock as this is the area where the greatest challenges lie in terms of climate change mitigation. In …

  • News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

    The Welt im Reagenzglas  (The world in a test tube)

    … Adobe Stock Chemicals are a major driver for global warming, biodiversity loss and pollution. Bold political action is urgently needed. The Fifth World Chemicals … every year. In addition to the number, the complexity of their applications and the areas of use are increasing worldwide. Often it is also not known in which products …

  • Press release 45/2021 from 18.11.2021 | Last changed: 06.12.2021

    German Environment Agency advocates increased use of reusables in "to go" consumption and online shopping

    Disposable cups result in unnecessary amounts of waste and the unnecessary use of resources

    … would also have to be introduced – not only in beverage packaging but also in other areas, such as e-commerce and to-go consumption. "In packaging design and disposal, … goods and reusable products be expanded - beyond beverage packaging and in other areas, such as e-commerce and to-go consumption. The more widespread and common …

  • Appointment from 12.07.2018

    Workshop “Environmental protection of the High North”

    … will also be presented. As special topics in the afternoon climate change and air pollution control, shipping and tourism are to be discussed in parallel Working … Environment Agency Bismarckplatz 1, 14193 Berlin We strongly recommend you make your travel and hotel arrangements at your earli-est convenience. There are …   Tags Arctic Ocean black carbon marine protected area shipping sea level rise climate change impacts polar region … UBA invites to …

  • Appointment from 19.11.2021

    Online-Conference Socio-ecological Transformation

    … 9:45 — 16:30 Production, Use and Management of Chemicals to serve People without polluting the Planet We kindly invite you to attend the 2nd Sustainability … Transformation: Production, Use and Management of Chemicals to serve People without polluting the Planet We will discuss necessary changes in the production, use, and … chemicals … Production, Use and Management of Chemicals to serve People without polluting the Planet … Online-Conference Socio-ecological Transformation …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-6: Pumping station performance – case study

    The picture shows the pumping station Steinschleuse on the Eider river. A retaining wall with a bridge and a brick-built house are visible.

    … The pumping station on the Eider river is contributing to the draining of lowland areas. Source: Rainer Knäpper / Free Art License … station performance – case study In order to keep, in particular, coastal lowland areas in agricultural production, artificial drainage including the use of pumping …

  • Press release 33/2025 from 17.09.2025 | Last changed: 22.09.2025

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … across Europe reflect the growing commitment to ecological design in all areas of life—from innovative materials and circular business models to social … across Europe reflect the growing commitment to ecological design in all areas of life—from innovative materials and circular business models to social …

  • Press release 25/2022 from 02.06.2022 | Last changed: 26.08.2022

    Global, multi-stakeholder digital coalition presents plan for a green digital revolution

    Die Erdkugel und Wörter in einer Programmiersprache.

    … and address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution and waste. Press release No. 25/2022 | 02.06.2022 The flagship CODES … in tackling the Earth’s triple planetary crisis – climate, nature, and pollution – the event aims to act as a springboard accelerate the implementation of …

  • Press release 19/2019 from 06.06.2019 | Last changed: 16.08.2019

    Plastics in the environment

    Plastic waste on a beach.

    … is there a need for more research, and what measures can be taken to reduce plastic pollution in Germany? A new publication by the German Environment Agency (UBA) … soil, air and seas of Germany and what impact this has on ecosystems. They identify areas in which there is (still) insufficient data and a need for research as well as …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … by local heavy rainfall events in many cities, causing damage to settlement areas and surface waters. Increased heavy rainfall events lead us to expect … threatened by the consequences of climate change. The extent of damage in coastal areas caused by storm surges and floods is highly dependent on the resilience of …

  • 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

    … in prize money is awarded to outstanding climate change adaptation projects in the areas of flood protection, agriculture, skilled crafts and trade, environmental … Blauer Kompass highlights successful responses to climate change adaptation in many areas – in municipalities and businesses, in research and education, or on the part …