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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    BO-R-2: Permanent grassland terrain

    The picture shows a grassland with mown grass. The mown grass is lying in rows. In the right-hand margin a tractor can be seen turning hay. In the upper margin you can see a hay bale.

    … to arable land – numerous favourable impacts, and it protects soils from the projected adverse effects of climate change. Especially the risk of soil loss from … to arable land – numerous favourable impacts, and it protects soils from the projected adverse effects of climate change. Especially the risk of soil loss from …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils

    The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.

    … onwards, thus enabling them to build up both biomass and humus reserves. Research projects undertaken in the region of the Bavarian Alps have indicated, however, that … onwards, thus enabling them to build up both biomass and humus reserves. Research projects undertaken in the region of the Bavarian Alps have indicated, however, that …

  • News from 12.02.2019 | Last changed: 12.02.2019

    Aligning EU Climate Policy with the Paris Agreement

    Planet Earth

    … “A Clean Planet for All” Bringing climate policy up to date – decreasing cost projections for renewable energy and batteries and their implications Tags climate …

  • Press release 26/2015 from 21.07.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Chemical brownfields: forest soil is very slow to forget

    photo of a forest

    … in further surroundings. The new map is based on the National Forest Soil Survey project, a joint initiative of environmental and forest administration at the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … demonstrates that the planning measures are indeed taking into account the current projections regarding the most unfavourable sea level rise. The indicator shows the … demonstrates that the planning measures are indeed taking into account the current projections regarding the most unfavourable sea level rise. The indicator shows the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … This also ensures – in line with the directive on flood risk management – that the projected sea level rise and the increasing danger resulting from associated higher … This also ensures – in line with the directive on flood risk management – that the projected sea level rise and the increasing danger resulting from associated higher …

  • Press release 06/2023 from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 29.03.2023

    Germany complied with air quality limit values nearly everywhere in 2022

    Stau

    … solar radiation. Ozone precursors such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds originate mainly from man-made sources, such as road traffic, firing … adhesives and cleaning agents. However, natural sources of volatile organic compounds, e.g. vapours from deciduous and coniferous trees, also contribute to …

  • 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

    … exploration has a low impact on the environment, large-scale deep sea mining projects in the future will have significantly more severe effects on the deep sea. … of licenses after their issue should new research findings determine that ongoing projects are causing environmental damage. In this regard, the interests of …

  • Press release 49/2024 from 11.12.2024 | Last changed: 04.08.2025

    Interdisciplinary planning competition for new German Environment Agency building in Bad Elster

    fotorealistische Darstellung eines quadratischen Gebäudes mit Flachdach und Fassade aus Holz, Glas und Fassadenbegrünung, über dem Haupteingang steht "Umweltbundesamt Bad Elster"

    … defined for the new laboratory and office building as a pilot and demonstration project for environmentally friendly, sustainable and energy-efficient construction: … parties are cordially invited. Associated content Links More Information about the project in Bad Elster All press releases … The Federal Institute for Real Estate …

  • Press release 32/2017 from 13.09.2017 | Last changed: 26.09.2017

    Round Table Against Marine Litter goes into round two

    beach with a lot of plastic waste coming from the sea

    … for action to combat marine litter. The results of several marine monitoring projects shed light on the extent of the problem: 400 pieces of litter were found … the waste which is caught in their nets to then be transported to ports. The project is also meant to raise awareness among the fishermen and be integrated as a …

  • Appointment from 04.03.2024

    Online Seminar: Leveraging the Echo of the Global Stocktake

    … (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)). The seminar is part of the project "Support for the first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement" ( … of the Global Stocktake be leveraged for enhanced climate action” More about the project “Support for the first Global Stocktake” … The online seminar held on 29 …

  • Press release 44/2025 from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    UBA study: How to expand solar power in an environmentally responsible way

    Rows of photovoltaic modules mounted at an angle on a meadow in the open countryside.

    … low to medium quality. Combining solar installations with existing infrastructure projects can help reduce habitat fragmentation, for example along motorways. … peat soils from all ground-mounted PV systems, except for so-called peatland PV projects that involve rewetting peatlands and contribute to climate protection.⁠) No …