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  • 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.

    … in the world, performing important functions in the global hydrological cycle. For example, it is home to numerous groundwater organisms invisible to us, which move in …

  • News from 27.03.2024 | Last changed: 27.03.2024

    Shaping digitalisation in transport sustainably

    A woman rents a scooter via an app

    … These include prioritising the use of autonomous driving in public transport, for example as a feeder service, and promoting multimodal mobility apps that use open, …

  • 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.

    … with existing infrastructure projects can help reduce habitat fragmentation, for example along motorways. Ecologically sensitive areas should be excluded. Applying … management beneath and between the panels Ensuring wildlife connectivity, for example through wildlife corridors Creating site-appropriate habitat features (e.g. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-6: Contamination of bathing waters by cyanobacteria burdens

    The picture shows the palm of a hand stroking the surface of a water body.

    … However, warm years are not stringently associated with stable stratification. For example, in the hot summer of 2003, the summer stratification was distinctly less … However, warm years are not stringently associated with stable stratification. For example, in the hot summer of 2003, the summer stratification was distinctly less …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-6: Land use for settlements in officially designated flood plains

    The picture shows a building pit where the walls of a cellar have already been built. Steel girders are seen supporting wooden beams which extend across the ceiling of the cellar. The bottom of the building pit is filled with brown muddy water reflecting a tree.

    … are considerably influenced by human activities, both in the past and nowadays. For example, in former times natural flood plains in many river valleys were eliminated … are considerably influenced by human activities, both in the past and nowadays. For example, in former times natural flood plains in many river valleys were eliminated …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … including here in Germany, adaptation measures are already showing effect, for example more green spaces in cities or the restoration of rivers and streams to … ecosystems already under pressure are particularly sensitive to climate change, for example soil and forests, oceans, rivers and lakes. They are all under threat from … nature but also mankind. Damage to ecosystems put economic survival at risk, for example agriculture and forestry. Climate change also jeopardises our health and …

  • Press release 30/2018 from 08.10.2018 | Last changed: 12.10.2018

    New funding priority: Innovative wastewater engineering

    zwei Faultürme einer Kläranlage spiegeln sich in einem Nachklärbecken.

    … or basic materials are generated in sufficient quantities for the production of goods. The second category "Extensive wastewater treatment" is about the reduction …

  • Press release 34/2020 from 29.07.2020 | Last changed: 03.08.2020

    Renewable energy in Germany continues growth trend

    Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Dach des Umweltbundesamtes in Dessau-Roßlau

    … Electricity generation from photovoltaics (PV) also contributed to the good result of renewable energies in the current half-year with around 28 billion … in the heating sector depends heavily on prevailing weather conditions.  For example, the relatively warm temperatures at the beginning of 2020 resulted in lower …

  • Press release 11/2020 from 16.03.2020 | Last changed: 07.04.2020

    2019 greenhouse gas emissions in Germany declined by 6.3 percent

    in einer futuristisch anmutenden Szenerie mit blauem Licht stehen Solarpanels auf einer Wasserfläche, im Hintergrund Windkraftanlagen und Strommasten

    … is on the right track to achieving the 2030 climate target. While this is a good sign, we also know that we mustn't rest on our laurels of the past 20 years, in … which will be leaving the power grid. Other sectors' progress is also stagnant, for example building and transport. In general, however, I believe Germany can achieve …