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  • Press release 47/2021 from 30.11.2021 | Last changed: 03.12.2021

    Chemicals: better protection of environment and health

    Bauer brings out pesticides in his field

    … management Online-Conference Socio-ecological Transformation Publications UBA Fact Sheet Thought Starter Towards Chemical Intensity All press releases Tags …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-4: Priority and restricted areas reserved for special climate function

    Looking over the top of a woodland, the picture shows the skyline of Frankfurt am Main. Skyscrapers and the tv tower rise high above the landscape. In the background, the Taunus mountain range is visible.

    … change may lead to a future increase in the occurrence of this phenomenon. It is a fact that particularly town spaces cool down more slowly in the evening or at night … impede the free passage of fresh air. Associated content Documents RO-R-4 Indikator-Factsheet (220.39 kB) Tags regional planning Competence Centre on Climate Impacts … change may lead to a future increase in the occurrence of this phenomenon. It is a fact that particularly town spaces cool down more slowly in the evening or at night …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-1: Priority and reserved areas for nature and landscape

    The picture shows a meadow with flowers in various colours and small trees in the foreground. A woodland is visible on the horizon. The sky is partly cloud-covered.

    … decline occurred at the expense of restricted areas and was essentially due to the fact that some designations imposed on restricted areas were revoked in the process … at least to minimise their impacts. Associated content Documents RO-R-1 Indikator-Factsheet (178.45 kB) Tags landscape nature regional planning Competence Centre on … decline occurred at the expense of restricted areas and was essentially due to the fact that some designations imposed on restricted areas were revoked in the process …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-5: Peak discharge values in watercourses

    The picture shows a detailed view of a strong current. The water is tinged brown owing to its mud content.

    … that in the case of individual gauging stations, the long-term MHQ is exceeded by a factor of more than 8 or 9. WW-I-5: Peak discharge values in watercourses Source: … sufficient in most cases. Putting it simply, it can be assumed that an exceedance factor of 1.5 times or less than twice the MHQ is equivalent to a repeat interval of five (HQ5) to 20 years (HQ20). An exceedance of MHQ by a factor of 2 to less than 2.5 is equivalent to a discharge event which, according to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-I-2: Incremental growth in timber

    The picture shows a stack of timber.

    … of spruce stands in the period of 2012 to 2017 can probably be attributed to the fact that there were no supraregional damage events during that period and that … This increase can, in principle, benefit productivity unless there are other factors restricting carbon absorption. Another important influential factor is the age structure of forest stands. In young trees less than 20 years old, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-3: Priority and restricted areas for (preventive) flood control

    The picture shows the oxbow lake of a river with unfortified banks lined with meadows and tree clusters.

    … priority and restricted areas for preventive flood control since 2018 is due to the fact that the regional plan in the region of Oberes-Elbtal Osterzgebirge as well as … regions came into force at that time. Associated content Documents RO-R-3 Indikator-Factsheet (192.14 kB) Tags flood protection floodplain regional planning Competence … priority and restricted areas for preventive flood control since 2018 is due to the fact that the regional plan in the region of Oberes-Elbtal Osterzgebirge as well as …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-1: Consideration of climate change in landscape programmes

    The picture shows hands holding a Tablet with the screen showing a map with contour lines as well as other markings. In the blurred background of the picture it is possible to see that the person holding the Tablet is standing in a wood.

    … and future-oriented approach to controlling land use, in view of the fact that the competition for land is certain to increase. The expansion of … Associated content Documents BD-R-1 Indikator-Factsheet (264.27 kB) Tags land management nature protection Competence Centre on … and future-oriented approach to controlling land use, in view of the fact that the competition for land is certain to increase. The expansion of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.12.2024

    GE-I-1: Heat stress

    The picture a woman´s face with beads of perspiration caused by the summer heat. The woman is holding a hand to her forhead. In the left-hand side of the picture is a thermometer indicating 40°C air temperature.

    … the highest number of hot days to date, but also by extreme drought. Owing to the fact that ‘dry heat’ is less stressful to health, fewer heat warning days were … / 2022) Geodata: Geobasis-DE/BKG 2021 Associated content Documents GE-I-1 Indikator-Factsheet (735.28 kB) Tags heatwave Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and … the highest number of hot days to date, but also by extreme drought. Owing to the fact that ‘dry heat’ is less stressful to health, fewer heat warning days were …

  • Press release 43/2023 from 04.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    Current recycling review: Successes, failures and challenges

    Recycling trägt zur Ressourcenschonung bei

    … withdrawn in 2022 due to high energy prices. However, this does not release manufacturers from product responsibility and the dual systems from complying with the … They are therefore particularly problematic. Associated content Links UBA publishes fact sheets on Proposal of EU Packaging Regulation Questions and answers: Packaging and …

  • 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.

    … respondents who in their own opinion are taking adequate precautions, are in fact largely unaware of any potential gaps in their own preparedness for emergency situations. Associated content Documents BS-R-2 Indikator-Factsheet (207.85 kB) Tags heap Competence Centre on Climate Impacts and Adaptation … respondents who in their own opinion are taking adequate precautions, are in fact largely unaware of any potential gaps in their own preparedness for emergency …