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  • Newsletter from 15.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2024

    … emissions trading system in Germany rose to a new high of over 18 billion euros in 2023. Compared to the previous record year of 2022 with revenue of 13 billion euros, … electricity consumption in Germany rose to over 50 per cent for the first time in 2023. There were also some positive developments in heating and transport in 2023. read more (in German) Energy consumption in 2022 at second-lowest level since …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM10)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM10) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a clear declining trend.

    … Environmental Indicators last update on 25.09.2025 At a glance Between 2010 and 2023, the proportion of the population exposed to annual average PM10 concentrations … EU limit value of 20µg/m³ (legally binding from 2030) has been below 0.5 %—and in 2023, it was 0 %. Current measures should be maintained and, if necessary, expanded … in Germany dropped significantly—from around 74 million in 2010 to 0.9 million in 2023. At the same time, the number of people exposed to PM10 concentrations above …

  • DzU article from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 13.09.2024

    Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions in industry

    A graph shows greenhouse gas emissions and gross value-added between 1995 and 2023. Greenhouse gas emissions fell from 237 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents in 1995 to 155 million tonnes in 2023. Gross value-added increased during that time.

    … gas emissions of the manufacturing industry fell by around 35 % between 1995 and 2023. Over the same period, productivity in the manufacturing industry grew by about … the same time, the sector’s gross value-added grew by nearly 32 % between 1995 and 2023 (adjusted for price). The main reasons for these developments are more … gas emissions of the manufacturing industry fell by around 35 % between 1995 and 2023. Over the same period, productivity in the manufacturing industry grew by about …

  • 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.

    … regional and urban development planning Source: darknightsky / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 On the relevance of the action field Spatial, regional and urban development … 220 - BBSR – Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (Hg.) 2023: Forschungsprojekt: Querauswertung zentraler Verbundvorhaben des Bundes zur …

  • Press release 07/2025 from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 24.02.2025

    In 2024, all air quality limits met for the first time

    Stau

    … to humans and the environment.  If we compare the final air measurement data from 2023 with the stricter limit values of the new EU directive that will apply from … year.  Associated content Zusammensetzung der nationalen NOx- und PM2.5-Emissionen 2023 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (2.61 MB) Download (2.61 MB) Entwicklung … Download (256.74 kB) Stadtverkehr: Diesel-Autos stoßen das meiste NO2 aus - Anteil 2023 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (257.02 kB) Download (257.02 kB) …

  • Press release 04/2025 from 21.01.2025 | Last changed: 23.01.2025

    Packaging recycling only works with correct waste separation

    Verschiedene Verpackungsabfälle

    … The trend is positive. Overall, more packaging was recycled by the dual systems in 2023 compared to the previous year. This was announced by the German Environment … are taken into account. The proportion of plastic packaging recycled from 2018 to 2023 rose from 42.1 to 68.9 per cent. “This development is particularly pleasing,” … The trend is positive. Overall, more packaging was recycled by the dual systems in 2023 compared to the previous year. This was announced by the German Environment …

  • News from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 24.10.2023

    UBA President Messner among top 30 major EU environmental actors

    Prof. Dr. Dirk Messner

    … service for EU environmental protection, published its first Impact List in October 2023. It includes 30 EU politicians and experts whom ENDS Europe considers to have … Environment Agency (UBA) President, Prof. Dr. Dirk Messner, is one of them. 13.10.2023 The world-renowned sustainability researcher, Prof. Dr. Dirk Messner, has been … European and international level. Associated content Links ENDS Europe Impact List 2023 more on UBA President Dirk Messner more on the international activities of the …

  • Press release 22/2025 from 03.06.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    Heat-related deaths: seniors are at a higher risk

    Das Bild zeigt eine ältere Frau, die auf einer Parkbank im Schatten unter einem Baum sitzt und aus einer Wasserflasche trinkt.

    … was found that around 3,000 heat-related deaths in Germany occurred in both summer 2023 and 2024. Those most affected were people over 75 years old with pre-existing … was found that around 3,000 heat-related deaths in Germany occurred in both summer 2023 and 2024. Those most affected were people over 75 years old with pre-existing … was found that around 3,000 heat-related deaths in Germany occurred in both summer 2023 and 2024. … Heat-related deaths: seniors are at a higher risk …

  • DzU article from 26.05.2025 | Last changed: 27.05.2025

    Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions

    A graph shows the trend in greenhouse gas emissions in Germany, which fell from 1,252 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 1990 to 649 million tonnes in 2024. The bars are divided into different sectors. The graph shows all target values up to 2045.

    … the rising share of renewable energies and declines in fossil energy generation. In 2023, emissions fell by 23 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents or 3.4 % … Programme 2020, the Climate Action Programme 2030 and the Climate Action Programme 2023 ( in German only ). With the Federal Climate Change Act , binding total annual … Methodology The indicator is based on the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990-2023 (UN Submission, April 2025) and separately calculated emissions data for 2024 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … to ensure protection from heavy rain. Source: Budimir Jevtic / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on 28.11.2023 BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas The high number of hours triggering … Wien; Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz SCNAT, ProClim, Bern; Mai 2023. doi: 10.48585/rz5m-2q42 140 - Kahlenborn W., Porst L., Voß M., Fritsch U., …

  • Cover from 20.01.2026

    PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern? Presentations

    … campaigns in eggs from domestic poultry farms in the Lyon conurbation (France) in 2023 Manuel Marquis - French Ministry of Health and Agence régionale de santé … campaigns in eggs from domestic poultry farms in the Lyon conurbation (France) in 2023 Analytical tools for PFAS determination in soil – Options and limitations Frank …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a declining trend considering the EU limit value.

    … 2030) has decreased significantly in Germany since 2010. However, between 2010 and 2023, nearly the entire population was exposed to fine particulate matter … the actual exposure levels in Germany. Assessing the development Between 2010 and 2023, nearly the entire population of Germany was exposed to PM2.5 concentrations … from 2030, decreased significantly—from 81.7 million in 2010 to just 0.1 million in 2023 (approximately 0.1% of the population). This demonstrates that emission …