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  • Press release 18/2010 from 25.03.2010 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    In a nutshell: Transport and its environmental impact

    … water of our present system of passenger and freight traffic. Tables, charts and case studies provide clear illustration of existing inter-relationships. It is clear … passenger and commercial vehicles. The Daten zum Verkehr  publication also makes a case for regionally grown apples being considerably more ecological than the … water of our present system of passenger and freight traffic. Tables, charts and case studies provide clear illustration of existing inter-relationships. It is clear …

  • Appointment from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.01.2026

    NiCE-Conference “From Niche to Centre”

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … Together with eight partners from across Europe, the UBA has researched, collected best practices, conducted pilot projects in cities, and developed recommendations for …

  • Cover from 22.01.2026

    Conference Measuring Sustainability in Tourism

    Fußabdrücke im Sand

    … tourism in comparison to other countries? How can data be prepared for use in practice and in politics? What are the key future drivers for sustainable or … addressed a broad circle of international and national experts from science, practice, politics and administration. Since the program not only addressed … tourism in comparison to other countries? How can data be prepared for use in practice and in politics? What are the key future drivers for sustainable or …

  • Press release 42/2022 from 29.09.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    Pandemic triggered slight decline in 2020 packaging consumption

    Separated packaging in the household, collected in boxes. Glass, cardboard, plastic, etc.

    … has been to reduce it. However, we fear that this will not last long, as is the case with greenhouse gas emissions. This is why our goal remains to cut packaging … packaging and with less and lighter packaging. Recycling must be made easier in cases where packaging cannot be avoided.” Press release No. 42/2022 | 29.09.2022 The … packaging and with less and lighter packaging. Recycling must be made easier in cases where packaging cannot be avoided.” … The coronavirus pandemic led to a slight …

  • News from 04.11.2015 | Last changed: 04.11.2015

    Status of nutrient bookkeeping in the Baltic Sea countries

    Tractor with tow tube

    … in the introduction of nutrient accounting as a prerequisite to good agricultural practice. 04.11.2015 Nutrient emissions causing eutrophication are among the most … in the introduction of nutrient accounting as a prerequisite to good agricultural practice. … Status of nutrient bookkeeping in the Baltic Sea countries …

  • Cover from 13.12.2017

    Green Economy in the Alpine region - Start

    View to the Alpine region

    … and the civil society. The participants shared and discussed inspiring good practice examples and drafted very useful inputs for the GEAP. The outcomes show a … thought of as one which is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. Practically speaking, a green economy is one whose growth in income and employment … and the civil society. The participants shared and discussed inspiring good practice examples and drafted very useful inputs for the GEAP. The outcomes show a …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … long-lasting in 2018. This was typically caused by summer drought and heat. In some cases, the impacts lasted well into December. Regarding the Lower Rhine, low-water … levels lead to restrictions imposed on Rhine shipping, this can entail – in some cases considerable – impacts on individual companies or on entire production chains … to reduce their speed and must be equipped with a radiotelephone installation in cases where the water level exceeds the high-water mark I. In cases where the HSW is …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 22.11.2024

    Feasibility study for the Green Pack for Croatia

    … 8a, Zagreb, Kroatien Deutschland Runtime 01.12.2010 to 31.03.2011 This project practically supported efforts towards an education for sustainable development, by … German) (89.98 kB) Kratak Pregled (Summary, Croatian) (148.39 kB) … This project practically supported efforts towards an education for sustainable development, by …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Forestry

    Stack of wood logs

    … sprinkler systems) to limit drought stress, as on agricultural land, is not very practical, is not economically worthwhile (high investment costs) and can hardly be … adaptation strategies, alien tree species should only be used in exceptional cases and very restrictively after a comprehensive ecological risk assessment has … combustible biomass can also be achieved by controlled burning, but this is hardly practiced in Germany to date. The more technical measures for forest fire prevention …

  • Press release 06/2017 from 13.03.2017 | Last changed: 10.04.2017

    Heat pumps and the like: low-frequency hum annoys a growing number of people

    Quiet, constant humming is a disturbance

    … which are already installed, the local authorities can adopt measures in individual cases where people in the surrounding area suffer intolerable adverse effects and it can be proven that the system is not in compliance with best practices, for example due to an unfavourable location of the installation. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-4: Coastal morphology – case study

    The picture shows a light-brown cliffscape near Ahrenshoop on the Baltic Sea coast. At the foot of the cliff, you can see the sea and the spray of a wave. In one coastal section, you can see loose material and rock fragments which have been shifted from the cliff top to the bottom of the cliff.

    … KM-I-4: Coastal morphology – case study As sea levels rise, the loads affecting … or displacement are of major impact. The coast is a habitat for numerous, in some cases rare, animal and plant species. In addition to its ecological value, the coast …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Tourism

    Beach chairs at the Baltic Sea

    … range from the acceptance of artificial snow and alternative offers, operational practices and financial instruments to a diversification of tourism offers. The … nutrient inputs from agriculture and banning the feeding of ducks. In extreme cases, temporary bathing bans can be imposed. In order to avoid health impacts at …