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  • 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.

    … to achieve a transport transition." Despite the difficult circumstances in 2020, there were 97 municipalities in Germany which participated in EMW. In … which were successfully implemented even under stricter conditions. Focus themes of 2020 EMW were accessibility and equity in mobility. Further information The EMW is a …

  • News from 12.10.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    New Global Framework on Chemicals adopted

    The 5th International Conference on Chemicals Management took place from 25 to 29 September 2023

    … it – minimising adverse effects of chemicals on human health and the environment by 2020 – was not achieved. That’s why, since 2015, steps have been taken towards a … important new elements that were lacking with SAICM: Instead of the one general 2020 target, it includes thematic and time-bound targets whose implementation is to …

  • Press release 28/2020 from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 10.07.2020

    PFAS excessively high in blood of children and adolescents in Germany

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … the HBM I assessment value to rule out any health impairment. Press release No. 28/2020 | 06.07.2020 PFAS do not occur naturally. They are chemically and thermally very stable. … on manufacture and use: PFOA may no longer be manufactured in the EU from July 2020. Strict limits on PFOA and precursor compounds are in place for consumer …

  • 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

    … aims to cut its emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030. Press release No. 11/2020 | 16.03.2020 Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze said: "Germany made a great step … the detailed inventories of greenhouse gas emissions for 2018 published in January 2020. This calculation approach means that accuracy is necessarily lower than that …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-7: Health hazards from vibrios – case study

    The picture shows an outstretched foot on a sandy beach. There are two abrasions visible above the ankle.

    … year, the bacteria can be accounted for earlier and in higher concentrations. In 2020, for example – owing to a summer heatwave with an extremely high number of … year, the bacteria can be accounted for earlier and in higher concentrations. In 2020, for example – owing to a summer heatwave with an extremely high number of …

  • Press release 43/2020 from 21.09.2020 | Last changed: 25.09.2020

    30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too

    Der Brocken im Nebel

    … cities, sustainable agriculture and circular economy." Press release No. 43/2020 | 21.09.2020 Air quality was often very poor in former East Germany (GDR) at the turn of the … stroll through the important dates in politics Publications Schwerpunkt 2-2020: 30 Jahre Deutsche Einheit 40 Jahre Umweltbundesamt All press releases … The …

  • Press release 40/2020 from 11.09.2020 | Last changed: 08.12.2020

    Current transport policy puts people with low income at a disadvantage

    Ein Fahrradfahrer in einem Stau mit Autos

    … this justice gap and protecting the environment and climate". Press release No. 40/2020 | 11.09.2020 The new UBA paper "Transforming the transport sector for EVERYONE" provides an … nach Zahlen aus UBA (2016b) Download image (1.38 MB) Next Previous 10.09.2020 UBA-Präsident Dirk Messner zur Verkehrswende für ALLE Download Source: …

  • Press release 21/2020 from 28.05.2020 | Last changed: 02.06.2020

    Emissions trading: German installations generated 14 percent less CO2 emissions in 2019

    Kohlekraftwerk

    … for the first time in the course of the third trading period. Press release No. 21/2020 | 28.05.2020 Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze said: "The successful reform of … allocations from the EU effort sharing decision for each year between 2013 and 2020. Unused allocations from earlier years of the period or emission allowances …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … sustainability strategy adopted in 2002 – to be reduced to 30 ha per day by 2020. The updated German Sustainability Strategy 223 now intends for the daily … sustainability strategy adopted in 2002 – to be reduced to 30 ha per day by 2020. The updated German Sustainability Strategy 223 now intends for the daily …

  • Newsletter from 09.02.2021 | Last changed: 09.02.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2021

    … of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment came into force on 1st December 2020. It promotes new stationary cooling and air conditioning equipment as well as … pests is always a matter which can put human health or materials at risk. On 18.11.2020, community representatives discussed how to handle these, potentially entirely … again launched a nationwide writing contest for adolescents and young adults in 2020. The search was for short stories or essays from budding authors between the …

  • News from 06.08.2020 | Last changed: 06.08.2020

    REACH and sustainable chemistry

    Sustainable chemistry contributes to a positive development in society, environment and economy.

    … of hazardous substances or corporate social responsibility of companies). 06.08.2020 This report is part of the departmental research plan project "Further …