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Press release 17/2022 from 22.03.2022 | Last changed: 29.03.2022

New measures to protect natural groundwater against trace substances

Ein Reagenzkolben vor grüner Wiese, darin Wasser.

… containing diclofenac and to discard it in household waste. This work will now be evaluated in up to three regions of Germany. The intensive, constructive and …

Press release 09/2011 from 15.02.2011 | Last changed: 18.07.2013

Hazards of extreme precipitation events experienced more often starting 2040

… in the future. It may be wise to rework alarm plans and solution concepts and to evaluate them as to whether reserve capacities are adequate—assessing everything …

News from 29.05.2024 | Last changed: 29.05.2024

Global Stocktake reveals climate action gaps and opportunities

H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President and other participants onstage during the Closing Plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 at Expo City Dubai on December 13, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

… process from 2026 to 2028, it will be of particular interest to monitor and evaluate the communication and uptake of the results of the first Global Stocktake …

Press release 32/2014 from 09.07.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

UBA tests outdoor jackets: Weather-proofing is harmful to waters

Wanderer mit einer roten Regenjacke und einem Rucksack läuft durch einen Wald bei Regen

… perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). This value can serve as orientation in the evaluation of other PFASs. Fortunately, none of the jackets tested had …

Press release 24/2022 from 18.05.2022 | Last changed: 24.05.2022

"Blauer Kompass" federal award: Nomination of 20 climate change adaptation projects

… today for the award. I wish all nominations every success.” The 240 entries were evaluated in an initial selection process with the support of the Institute for …

Press release 03/2021 from 28.01.2021 | Last changed: 08.02.2021

Many companies underestimate the risks of climate change

… on climate management in companies . Another ongoing project is concerned with the evaluation and further development of CSR reporting. Further information The report …

Press release 26/2020 from 01.07.2020 | Last changed: 03.07.2020

Plant-based meat substitute with best environmental performance

A burger with plant based meat substitute.

… packaging. A high degree of processing and additives in meat substitutes must be evaluated critically. From an environmental point of view, meat substitutes offer a …

News from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

German Environmental Survey celebrates 40th anniversary

a colorful picture with many different faces

… , which was then identified as a contaminant in a UV filter. UBA will continue to evaluate and publish further findings from GerES VI in due course. With the Action …

Press release 27/2023 from 14.08.2023 | Last changed: 23.08.2023

Wherever spraying takes place, streams are damaged

… the first time, the application data of the farms at ten monitoring sites were also evaluated. The more pesticides were used on the surrounding fields, the more heavily …

News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

The Welt im Reagenzglas (The world in a test tube)

… and unique multi-stakeholder multi-sectoral character. However, an independent evaluation and UNEP’s Global Chemicals Outlook II have shown that the objectives …

Newsletter from 21.04.2023 | Last changed: 21.04.2023

EU News – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 2/2023

… Recently Published Certification of Carbon Dioxide Removals Evaluation of the Commission Proposal On 30 November 2022, the Commission proposed …

Newsletter from 11.08.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2023

… emissions trading undergoes comprehensive reform The European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) will be aligned with the European climate protection target of … with 25 % less precipitation in 2018, 7 % less in 2019 and 10 % less in 2020, the evaluations of the German Weather Service show that precipitation will also be too …