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  • Press release 25/2023 from 07.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.07.2023

    UBA presents study on water management consequences of brown coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    A canal in the Spreewald forest

    … region UBA President: "We hope that our study will provide the federal states with helpful food for thought for their own solution options." A canal in the Spreewald … and very innovative ideas. We hope that our study has been able to identify helpful approaches and initial solution options. The federal states on the ground …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    LW-R-1: Adaptation of management rhythms

    The picture shows a person standing in a field of maize inspecting the leaves of a young maize plant.

    … in order to adapt to changing climatic framework conditions. Such adaptation practices are basically nothing new in agriculture, as these challenges have always … higher market values (cf. Indicator LW-R-3 ). Furthermore, sowing maize early can help significantly in curbing competition from weeds. Besides, early in the year the … higher market values (cf. Indicator LW-R-3 ). Furthermore, sowing maize early can help significantly in curbing competition from weeds. Besides, early in the year the …

  • News from 31.07.2024 | Last changed: 31.07.2024

    Renaturalised bodies of water can reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    Modified water bodies emit carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide

    … methane and nitrous oxide. Renaturalisation and the reconnection of floodplains can help to reduce these emissions and enable water bodies to act as greenhouse gas … methane and nitrous oxide. Renaturalisation and the reconnection of floodplains can help to reduce these emissions and enable water bodies to act as greenhouse gas …

  • Press release 02/2023 from 13.01.2023 | Last changed: 09.02.2023

    Possible ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the EU

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … and Health (BAuA) and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), with the help of the Dutch, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish authorities. The proposal is … on 5 April 2023. At this event, the restriction process will be explained, and help provided on how to participate in the consultation. According to the REACH … and Health (BAuA) and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), with the help of the Dutch, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish authorities. The proposal is …

  • News from 18.08.2017 | Last changed: 18.10.2017

    Waste management in Russia and other CIS countries

    participants of the workshop repairing computers

    … Tajikistan had the opportunity to learn about international legislation and acquire practice-based knowledge. Presentations, seminars and practical exercises helped the more than 30 participants to learn e.g. how to bring a business' …

  • News from 04.10.2024 | Last changed: 16.10.2024

    Achieving a socially just transport transition

    two children with satchels look between parked cars to see if they can cross the road safely

    … challenges involved and provides suggestions for political measures that could help ensure the transition benefits everyone. 04.10.2024 Most households can cope … challenges involved and provides suggestions for political measures that could help ensure the transition benefits everyone. … Achieving a socially just transport …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    … or damaging them in some way. Between 2001 and 2021 heavy rainfalls have occurred practically all over Germany. It seems obvious therefore that this phenomenon is not … Ausgabe 1, Bonn: 27. https://www.bbk.bund.de/SharedDocs/ExterneLinks/DE/Download/starkregen-publikation-kurzlink.html 164 - LAWA – …

  • Press release 37/2020 from 01.09.2020 | Last changed: 07.09.2020

    Loud motorcycles and cars becoming annoying

    red car with silver exhaust in close-up

    … and cars becoming annoying Even compliant new vehicles prove to be much too loud in practical tests Most people are annoyed by car noise which can even cause illness. … practice outside the area monitored in the type test. It turned out that with the help of flaps and, in some cases, loudspeakers in the exhaust tract, the …

  • 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

    … Marine Litter has emerged as an active and broad-based network which has noticeably helped in recent months to further raise awareness and has already launched many … at the local level. Policy-makers now have a strong adviser and admonisher to help solve the marine litter problem.” Stefan Wenzel, Lower Saxony State Minister … aus Netzresten, Leinen und Schnüren aus der Fischerei Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (1.06 MB) 94% der Eissturmvögel in der Nordsee haben Kunststoff in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Civic protection

    The picture shows two emergency vehicles with blue lights switched on, one of the vehicles is a fire engine and the other one a blue emergency relief (THW) vehicle. Both vehicles are only partly visible.

    … One of the supporting pillars of civic protection is the great number of voluntary helpers who become involved in public and private relief organisations. … is happening due to climate change In many places the organisations and voluntary helpers active in the field of civic protection are signalling that the number of … than in the past – to get involved in providing emergency relief. In addition, the practice of civic protection benefits from findings made in scientific research …

  • Press release 32/2021 from 23.07.2021 | Last changed: 02.08.2021

    European Mobility Week: national competition to start in autumn

    Fahrradfahren in Chemnitz im Edgar

    … will show what sustainable mobility in cities and municipalities can look like in practice from 16 to 22 September. The German Environment Agency (UBA) is launching … of each entry. The finalists and winners will be announced in early 2022. Local helpers' parties will be organised for the winners of the four competition … will show what sustainable mobility in cities and municipalities can look like in practice from 16 to 22 September. The German Environment Agency (UBA) is launching …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

    The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

    … and / or businesses in terms of the prevention, precautionary measures and self-help required for coping with events. By behaving appropriately in emergencies, … protect their own safety and that of their fellow human beings at the same time as helping to improve overall safety. In case of an accident or emergency situation, …