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  • News from 04.10.2024 | Last changed: 16.10.2024

    Achieving a socially just transport transition

    two children with satchels look between parked cars to see if they can cross the road safely

    Achieving a socially just transport transition Children and non-drivers benefit most … unrealistic or overwhelming. A study by the German Environment Agency (UBA) reveals the real social challenges involved and provides suggestions for political … content Links Overall concept inclusive & ecological transport transition (PDF) State of research (PDF, in German) Quantifying distribution effects of distance …

  • DzU article from 26.11.2024 | Last changed: 27.11.2024

    Indicator: Environmental costs of energy and road transport

    A graph shows the development of environmental costs energy generation and road transport between 2017 and 2022. They were 300.3 billion euros in 2017 and 301.1 billion in 2022.

    … of power and heat generation ... Source: German Environment Agency Figure as PDF (317.49 kB) Figure as Excel with data (45.83 kB) Overview Environmental … thunderstorms or floods, threaten human lives and cause major damage. This is also associated with economic costs amounting to billions, such as expenses for the …

  • DzU article from 26.03.2025 | Last changed: 01.04.2025

    Indicator: Environmentally friendly passenger transport

    A graph shows the share of pedestrian, utility cycling, railway and passenger transport services in the overall passenger transport volume. Shown here are the years between 2003 and 2022. There has been changes in method in this period in 2003 and 2007.

    … transport services ... Source: Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Figure as PDF (173.30 kB) Figure as Excel with data (474.41 kB) Overview Environmental … The NRVP 3.0 was presented in 2021 and includes key objectives, specific proposals and recommendations for action up to 2030. The NRVP also supports pilot projects …

  • DzU article from 02.07.2025 | Last changed: 03.07.2025

    Indicator: Air quality in agglomerations

    A graph for three air pollutants shows the extent to which the WHO recommendations from 2021 will be exceeded on average in urban areas between 2000 and 2024. The development of the various pollutants varies. Between 2000 and 2024, values for NO2 are between 172 and 28 percent, for ozone between 44 and 28 percent and for PM2.5 between 255 and 61 percent

    … and WHO recommendations ... Source: German Environment Agency Figure as PDF (133.64 kB) Figure as Excel with data (43.98 kB) Overview Environmental … All three pollutants affect the respiratory organs. Many premature deaths are also attributed to particulates, as well as damages to ecosystems. In 2021, the WHO …

  • DzU article from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Indicator: Bathing water quality

    A graph shows good and sufficient bathing water quality levels for coastal and inland waters (1992 to 2024). Bathing water quality increased significantly, especially in the 1990s. The target value of 100 % bathing waters with at least sufficient quality was almost reached in 2015 and has been constantly at a high level since then.

    … provisions of the Bathing Water Directive.. Source: European Commission Figure as PDF (46.87 kB) Figure as Excel with data (44.70 kB) Overview Environmental … the water. Bathing waters with high concentrations of these bacteria are at risk of also having pathogens present. These can cause diseases involving fever, sickness …

  • DzU article from 03.09.2025 | Last changed: 03.09.2025

    Indicator: Organic farming

    A graph shows the increase of the share of organic farming areas in total utilised agricultural area based on data of the German Federal Statistical Office and the BMLEH. It also shows the 30 percent target of the Federal Government.

    … Agriculture / Food and Regional Identity and Federal Statistical Office Figure as PDF (178 kB) Figure as Excel with data (44.05 kB) Overview Environmental Indicators … to federal state authorities. Small enterprises below a size of five hectares are also included. For the calculation of the share, however, these are related to the …

  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 18.07.2025

    Indicator: Commitment to environmental protection

    A graph shows the percentage of the population actively involved in environmental protection and nature conservation or who could imagine becoming involved. In 2024 only the current involvement was surveyed (same as in 2022 and 2020) which was at 15 percent.

    … in environmental protection and nature conservation.. Source: BMUV / UBA Figure as PDF (41.46 kB) Figure as Excel with data (38.42 kB) Overview Environmental … projects and activities are particularly relevant for future involvement. There is also great potential to strengthen the commitment to ecologically sustainable change …

  • 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.

    … in manufacturing industry Source: Federal Statistical Office of Germany Figure as PDF (308.34 kB) Figure as Excel with data (94.67 kB) Overview Environmental … role the manufacturing sector plays in resolving the climate issue. The industry is also an indirect cause of greenhouse gas emissions, as it purchases electricity and …

  • DzU article from 13.10.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Indicator: Ecological status of rivers

    A graph shows the distribution of the environmental status and potential of the rivers for the years 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is also shown (100 percent ‘good’ or ‘very good’). In 2021, 8 percent showed at least a good status or good potential.

    … Source: German Environment Agency / German Federal Institute of Hydrology Figure as PDF (48.88 kB) Figure in Excel with data (42.58 kB) Overview Environmental … The measures taken to date require more time to take effect. Other measures are also required. Environmental importance Streams and rivers are an important part of …

  • DzU article from 10.07.2025 | Last changed: 04.08.2025

    Indicator: Emission of air pollutants

    Graph: The development of emissions of five air pollutants and an overall index relative to the base year 2005 (=100 %) can be seen. The trend of all substances decreases significantly, but ammonia only since 2014. The 2030 target (55 %) seems within reach.

    … Index of air pollutant emissions Source: German Environment Agency Figure as PDF (131.08 kB) Figure as Excel with data (71.79 kB) Overview Environmental … was achieved. For the five air pollutants, further reduction obligations have also been set in the new European NEC Directive of December 2016. Accordingly, …

  • Press release 04/2021 from 16.02.2021 | Last changed: 29.04.2021

    Air quality 2020: Only a few cities still exceed nitrogen dioxide limit

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    Air quality 2020: Only a few cities still exceed nitrogen dioxide limit Coronavirus … that the positive development of the last few years is continuing. However, it must also be said that Germany should be complying since 2010 with the limit value for … standards emit significantly less nitrogen oxides - not only on the test bench, but also on the road. Modelling by the UBA shows that software updates and fleet renewal …

  • DzU article from 23.04.2025 | Last changed: 24.04.2025

    Indicator: River eutrophication by phosphorus

    A graph shows the measuring points that do not comply with the orientation values for phosphorus for the years 1982 to 2023. These are divided into quality classes depending on the level of exceedance. The proportion without exceedances has increased. The proportion of medium and severe exceedances (QC IV) has fallen sharply.

    … Group on water issues of the Federal States and the Federal Government Figure as PDF (189.84 kB) Figure as Excel with data (60.54 kB) Overview Environmental … 2030 at the latest. This requires a change in fertiliser practices in agriculture. Also, very small sewage treatment plants need to remove phosphorus in accordance …