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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Spatial, regional and urban development planning

    The picture shows an excerpt from a development plan for a residential area with semi-detached and terraced housing. There are two mechanical pencils lying on the plan.

    … networks. On the other hand, spatial, regional and urban development planning can help to reconcile diverging claims and requirements arising from climatic … unclear to what extent the specifications laid down actually prove effective in practice. The current legal framework, for instance, strengthens climate adaptation … The White Paper entitled ‘Weißbuch Stadtgrün’ is one of the documents formulating practical measures and recommendations proposed at Federal level for the integration …

  • KomPass: Article from 17.12.2021 | Last changed: 17.12.2021

    Adaptation at EU level

    European flag

    … and become climate-resilient by 2050. It is part of the European Green Deal and helps to implement the recently adopted European Climate Law . Responsibility within … the strategy focuses on developing and rolling out adaptation solutions to help reduce climate-related risks and increase climate resilience. Particular …

  • Press release 37/2016 from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.02.2017

    Joint action for man and the environment

    UBA's President Maria Krautzberger and actor Oliver Mommsen at SOS Children’s Village Berlin

    … carry the Blue Angel ecolabel. Ms Krautzberger and Mr Mommsen believe in providing help and support where it is most needed. Press release No. 37/2016 | 22.11.2016 “I … to the SOS village in Berlin’s Moabit district. “Children need us to protect and help them. Our job can only be considered done when children can live free of fear … is all the nicer when we lead by example.” The SOS Children's Village Berlin offers help where help is needed. In addition to the village in Berlin's Moabit district …

  • Press release 43/2024 from 06.11.2024 | Last changed: 07.11.2024

    Rural areas and urban centres are interdependent

    Kind auf einem Feld schau auf die entfernte Stadt.

    … cultivation, as well as processing and distribution infrastructure in the region.” Practical solutions for liveable cities and communities Under the title “Urban plus … and associations at the final conference in Berlin. Innovative examples from practice and key recommendations were summarised in the “Urban-rural reform agenda” … (DStGB), together with the UBA, is bringing the results into municipal practice with the new publication “Good living in urban and rural areas – combining …

  • 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

    … local authorities will be showing their citizens how sustainable mobility works in practice. 2,000 cities and municipalities from all over Europe are participating, … local authorities will be showing their citizens how sustainable mobility works in practice. 2,000 cities and municipalities from all over Europe are participating, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    FiW-I-1:Claims ratio, combined ratio in homeowners’ comprehensive insurance

    The picture shows the top view of a building roofed with red tiles. To the right and left of the roof ridge you can see numerous large hailstones. Some of the roof tiles are broken.

    … in order to achieve greater insurance density (cf. Indicator BAU-R-4 ) is likely to help spreading the risk more widely. After all, it can be assumed that not all … 58 pp. https://www.gdv.de/resource/blob/105828/0e3428418c45df91f7ee5f280a5a9bff/download-naturgefahrenreport-2022-data.pdf 214 - GDV 2021: Versicherung gegen … in order to achieve greater insurance density (cf. Indicator BAU-R-4 ) is likely to help spreading the risk more widely. After all, it can be assumed that not all …

  • Press release 09/2020 from 28.02.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Speed limits on motorways clearly cut down CO2 emissions

    Eine Autobahn

    … Agency (UBA). President Dirk Messner of UBA said: “A speed limit on motorways would help to cut road traffic greenhouse gas emissions in Germany. A 120km/h speed limit … cost-free and can be realized immediately. A speed limit on motorways not only helps the climate but also reduces noise and pollutant emissions and increases … Associated content Tempo 100, 120, 130 im Vergleich Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (109.77 kB) Tempolimit - Klimawirkung Source: Umweltbundesamt …

  • News from 08.10.2018 | Last changed: 09.10.2018

    EU Commission proposes regulation for the reuse of water

    irrigation on a field

    … human health. Source: Jörg Rechenberg / UBA The reuse of treated waste water can help to reduce water shortages. Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful … irrigation wastewater water reuse … The reuse of treated waste water can help to reduce water shortages. Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful …

  • Press release 18/2017 from 04.05.2017 | Last changed: 13.06.2017

    "Mobile" chemicals - when filters become useless

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … Maria Krautzberger. "The new criterion concerning the mobility of chemicals will help manufacturers to first identify 'mobile' substances, and secondly, industrial … harmful chemicals." A list of mobile substances which has yet to be drawn up could help water utilities in their monitoring activities. Press release No. 18/2017 | … Maria Krautzberger. "The new criterion concerning the mobility of chemicals will help manufacturers to first identify 'mobile' substances, and secondly, industrial …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 03.09.2021 | Last changed: 03.04.2023

    Sustainable events

    Menschen auf einer Konferenz

    … account besides environmental aspects. Digital checklists are also available for practical implementation. Associated content Links Guidelines on Sustainable Event … account besides environmental aspects. Digital checklists are also available for practical implementation. … Sustainable events …

  • Press release 33/2017 from 15.09.2017 | Last changed: 25.09.2017

    European Mobility Week: “Sharing gets you further“

    a lot of colourful bicycles in a bicycle stand

    … how public means of transport such as buses, trains or car sharing vehicles can help to solve the challenge. Their activities will be complemented by two events at … Cycling Conference (ICC) in Mannheim on 19-21 September 2017 merges theory and practice and looks for ways in which cycling and pedestrianisation can improve urban … how public means of transport such as buses, trains or car sharing vehicles can help to solve the challenge. Their activities will be complemented by two events at …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-2: Precautions taken among the population

    The picture shows an assortment of emergency provisions including groceries such as beans, rice and tinned food, batteries, adhesive tape, toilet paper, tea lights and lighters.

    … In order to ensure self-protection, it is not just important to be able to help oneself and others quickly and efficiently in an emergency. Citizens can also … of civic protection is played by citizens’ skills and abilities to protect and help themselves by taking various precautionary measures. A person that has taken precautionary measures and is in a position to help themselves and – where possible – others, requires less assistance and is …