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  • Appointment from 30.10.2017

    The Local Dimension of NDCs: 100% Renewable Energy

    … to participate in the international Forum on the local support of the NDCs by 100% efficiently used renewable energy as part of the Climate Summit Dialogues at COP23. … energy sector. The particular focus lies on renewable energy deployment and energy efficiency. Supporting the implementation of the Climate Vulnerable Forum’s … website. Conference Website Tags climate neutrality climate protection energy efficiency municipal climate protection municipality renewable energy … Global 100% …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 29.07.2015 | Last changed: 05.04.2017

    Uninterruptible power supplies

    grünes Kabel mit Stecker in der Steckdose

    … supplies were in permanent operation in Germany, under partial loads, with a mean efficiency of 80 per cent. Hence, in terms of realizable efficiency optimization, carbon dioxide reductions amounting to hundreds of tons … supplies were in permanent operation in Germany, under partial loads, with a mean efficiency of 80 per cent. Hence, in terms of realizable efficiency optimization, …

  • 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.

    … change and water abstraction are endangering the quality and quantity of this vital resource. Press release No. 16/2022 | 22.03.2022 The summers of 2018 and 2019 saw … change and water abstraction are endangering the quality and quantity of this vital resource. … World Water Day 2022: Some 70 percent of drinking water in Germany is …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-R-1: Water use index

    The picture shows a hand on the handle of a tap, with a weak water jet pouring into a wash-hand basin.

    … metres of groundwater and surface water were considered potentially available water resources; by comparison, the mean of the period 1991–2020 with roughly 176 billion … generation accounted for the lion share of commercial water usage. Consequently, efficiency improvements in terms of recycling or cyclical usage, had particularly …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-2: Priority and reserved areas groundwater / drinking water

    The photograph shows a stream running through a meadow. Trees and tree clusters line the edge of the meadow.

    … water Given the rising frequency of drought years, the safeguarding of water resources by spatial planning as practised already in many planning regions, is … However, by now it has become necessary to pay much more attention to water resources in our country. This is because the groundwater recharge rate has been in …

  • News from 24.10.2016 | Last changed: 06.12.2016

    Climate action: how to reduce emissions even before 2020

    wind energy plants on a field

    … report shows how the gap can be narrowed even before 2020, for example with more efficient electrical appliances and through renewable energy support. 24.10.2016 The … were analysed for saving potential, of which the promotion of renewable energy and efficiency standards in electrical appliances enable the greatest reduction. The … report shows how the gap can be narrowed even before 2020, for example with more efficient electrical appliances and through renewable energy support. … Climate …

  • Press release 08/2017 from 20.03.2017 | Last changed: 13.04.2017

    Deep sea mining: Germany lobbying for high environmental standards

    black manganese nodule

    … the German Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources Deep sea mining: Germany lobbying for high environmental standards … Daniel Strauch/fotolia.com The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) are campaigning for …

  • News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 20.08.2018

    Environmental- and health impact of 3D printing

    3D printer producing a little plastic tree

    … more branches of industry – and even ringing in a new era of manufacturing. The efficiency of raw materials, greenhouse gases, pollutants: a study by the UBA … more branches of industry – and even ringing in a new era of manufacturing. The efficiency of raw materials, greenhouse gases, pollutants: a study by the UBA …

  • Travel guide soil from 25.03.2015 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Water,Soil, and Waste- Dresden Nexus Conference

    … DNC 2015 will address the following issues: maintaining and enhancing environmental resources under global change; facilitating efficient and sustainable use of limited natural resources; engaging international …

  • News from 20.06.2024 | Last changed: 27.06.2024

    UBA and BfN for a green and just transition in Europe

    Picture of the Berlaymong building, seat of the European Commission in Brussels

    … in temperatures, urgent action is still needed, for example to better anchor energy efficiency in legislation, to promote innovative solutions to reduce the carbon … and water quality in order to produce affordable food and feed. Circular economy, resource conservation and sustainable consumption The concept of a circular economy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-6: Agricultural irrigation

    The picture shows an arable field with young potato plants being irrigated by a drip irrigation unit.

    … is to reduce water bottlenecks by making the irrigation of agricultural crops more efficient. The need for irrigation of agricultural and horticultural crops usually … in the use of water among competing sectors, and also to ensure that limited water resources are used sustainably, the utilisation of water-saving irrigation … allocations were indeed exceeded. It is therefore essential to increase water use efficiency. Opportunities include the increase in humus content, furthering deep …