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  • Press release 13/2013 from 20.03.2013 | Last changed: 02.08.2013

    Successful nanotechnology research strategy protects man and the environment

    … particle emissions. The research strategy also describes the conditions under which the risks associated with nanomaterials can be assessed, and it drafts … and important results of 85 research projects which were launched or monitored under the joint research strategy. It reflects the multidimensionality of the issues … Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety). It is entitled Nanotechnologie – Gesundheits- und Umweltrisiken von Nanomaterialien. Results of the stock taking will be …

  • Press release 41/12 from 31.10.2012 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Systematic reduction of energy costs

    … “Companies of any size and in any industry will find structured, easy-to-understand instructions on how to set up an energy management system. They can … Energiemanagementsysteme in der Praxis - ISO 50001: Leitfaden für Unternehmen und Organisationen [Energy Management Systems in Practice - ISO 50001: A Guide for … “Companies of any size and in any industry will find structured, easy-to-understand instructions on how to set up an energy management system. They can …

  • Press release 25/2016 from 21.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Blauer Kompass contest

    photomontage with a landscape and the banner "Blauer Kompass - Anpassungspioniere gesucht"

    … Frankfurt-Rhein-Main region has a training scheme called "Klaro: Klimarobust Planen und Bauen“ which aims to raise awareness among the skilled trades target group and …

  • DzU article from 24.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Indicator: Hot days

    A graph shows the number of hot days in the areal mean for 1951 to 2025. Although the trend varies greatly, the increase is clearly visible. A trend line has also been plotted on the graph which shows a significant rise.

    … High air temperatures combined with intense sunlight encourage the formation of ground-level ozone. Ozone irritates the eyes and airways and can exacerbate existing … in German only) . More detailed information: 'Trends der Lufttemperatur' and 'Gesundheitsrisiken durch Hitze' ( in German only) . Related contents Indikator: Globale Lufttemperatur Klimawandel und Gesundheit Tags air climate change health indicator temperature temperature rise …

  • News from 06.03.2024 | Last changed: 13.03.2024

    UBA welcomes Ukrainian research fellowship holder

    Das Bild zeigt die ukrainische Forschungsstipendiatin Dr. Olena Matukhno.

    … her family. About the Georg Forster Research Fellowship Since 1973, the Humboldt Foundation has been sponsoring highly qualified postdoctoral researchers from developing and emerging countries with funds from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) by … a quarter of the applicants are successful. Since 2012, the BMZ has also funded up to six Georg Forster Research Award winners each year. To date, a total of …

  • Press release 44/2024 from 08.11.2024 | Last changed: 12.11.2024

    Consumer protection: UBA takes action against Chinese low-cost online marketplace Temu

    Kartons und geöffnete Pakete

    … Temu Source: Wakko / stock.adobe.com The online marketplace Temu puts consumers under pressure when making a purchase decision, for example by spreading false … new incentives to buy. We are committed to ensuring that consumers are not put under unfair pressure when making their purchasing decisions.” In July 2024, the EU … Tags consumer protection e-commerce … The online marketplace Temu puts consumers under pressure when making a purchase decision, for example by spreading false …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2020

    … of thousands of chemicals are on the market in the EU, many of which are also found in the blood or urine of citizens. Human biomonitoring (HBM) investigates the … vehicle electronics may be appropriate. It also recommends consolidation workshops and adjustments to legislation regarding the long-term interim storage of … total of 18.9 million tonnes of packaging waste. This is 0.7 per cent more than in 2017 and corresponds to an average of 227.5 kg of packaging waste per capita. Since …

  • Newsletter from 01.11.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2018

    … in waste water. Read more about the new “Innovative Waste Water Technology” funding priority of the Environmental Innovation Programme. Wishing you informative … produced in this half-year – nearly 10 per cent more than for the same time period 2017. UBA supports design for a circular economy Keeping materials in circulation … choice of materials when designing products, for instance. This was the topic of a workshop that was initiated by the UBA in June 2018 with approximately 30 …

  • Press release 10/2021 from 22.03.2021 | Last changed: 26.03.2021

    Two German municipalities among the group of finalists for the international European Mobility Week awards

    Auf einem Parkplatz steht ein großes Gefährt quer und Menschen sind aus der Vogelperspektive zu sehen, die im Freien an ihren Laptops arbeiten.

    … category; Lilienthal in the "smaller municipalities" category The Raumwunder co-working space in Mönchengladbach highlights the potential of parking space Source: Norbert Krause/ krauses Projektdesign Every year, municipalities around the world promote sustainable mobility locally during European Mobility Week … cities and municipalities are in implementing sustainable mobility on the ground. These two nominations should be an incentive for even more municipalities in …

  • Press release 18/2020 from 11.05.2020 | Last changed: 15.05.2020

    National alliance champions more use of the bio-bin

    auf einem Gehweg steht vor einer grünen Hecke eine braune Mülltonne, auf der "Bioabfälle" steht und aus der Gartenabfälle herausgucken

    … the national campaign. Press release No. 18/2020 | 11.05.2020 Germans throw around five million tonnes of waste from kitchen and garden into the bio-bin every …