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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-6 + 7: Endangered spruce stands and spruce bark beetle

    … forest inventory 2012) FW-I-7: Volume of damaged timber due to spruce bark beetle – case study The spruce bark beetle benefits from dry hot weather and prefers to … of 1998 to 2017. FW-I-7: Volume of damaged timber due to spruce bark beetle – case study Source: Zeitschrift AFZ – DerWald (overview chapters of federal states on … these species is thought to be associated with warm and dry summer weather. In the case of spruce trees, damage from bark beetles has reached devastating proportions …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-3: Humus reserves in forest soils

    The picture shows the soil profile of a forest. The A (or upper) horizon is formed by a massive humus layer. The surface is covered in twigs, cones and needles.

    … the forest are quite limited. It is therefore ultimately crucial to achieve the best possible adaptation of use intensity to site requirements. That is the only way … the forest are quite limited. It is therefore ultimately crucial to achieve the best possible adaptation of use intensity to site requirements. That is the only way …

  • Cover from 20.01.2026

    PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern? Presentations

    … Presentations PFAS in soil - Presentations The Rastatt case – measures to reduce the PFAS exposure via food and drinking water Christoph … of the Environment, Climate and Energy Sector, Baden-Württemberg, DE The Rastatt case – measures to reduce the PFAS exposure via food and drinking water The Korsør case – PFAS exposure of a local human population by cattle meat Søren Dyreborg - …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BD-R-3: Protected areas

    The picture shows a sign commonly used in the eastern states of Germany to indicate a nature reserve. The sign depicts the outline of a black owl against a yellow background. The sign is located on the edge of a meadow. A partly wooded hill rises behind the sign.

    … adverse effects of progressive intensification of land use, climate change in many cases causes additional stresses. Given these circumstances, the creation of refuges … is gaining increasing importance for the continued existence of native and, in many cases, endangered animal and plant populations (cf. Indicator RO-R-1 ). Apart from … adverse effects of progressive intensification of land use, climate change in many cases causes additional stresses. Given these circumstances, the creation of refuges …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-2: Restoration of natural flood plains

    The picture shows a flooded deciduous forest. In the foreground there is a tree trunk lying on the ground.

    … Indicators WW-R-2 and RO-R-3 ): Where rivers can spread into such flood plains in case of floodwater events (cf. Indicator WW-I-4 ), run-off is slowed down and the … or agricultural areas Such newly gained flood plains had previously been in many cases under intensive agricultural use. Where areas are re-exposed to natural … or agricultural areas Such newly gained flood plains had previously been in many cases under intensive agricultural use. Where areas are re-exposed to natural …

  • Cover from 13.10.2017

    Engendering Environment Programme

    … I: “Gender impact assessment in environmental and health-based research – practical experiences“ (Facilitators: Vera Rabelt & Arn Sauer) “Gender relations and … I: “Gender impact assessment in environmental and health-based research – practical experiences“ (Facilitators: Vera Rabelt & Arn Sauer) “Gender relations and …

  • Newsletter from 20.10.2017 | Last changed: 20.10.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2017

    … nitrate in groundwater, but 'all clear' for drinking water! Wherever farming is practiced in Germany the ground water has too much nitrate. Tap water, however, is … trading: EEX holds 500th German auction of emission allowances Who has the best ecodesign in Germany? On 11 September a panel jury of environmental and design …

  • Newsletter from 26.07.2024 | Last changed: 17.03.2025

    EU News – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 1/2025

    … different instruments to support vulnerable households and also looks at good practice examples from other countries. Socially differentiated financing of … European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). It presents the results of two cases studies from the German manufacturing industry. The case studies find that …

  • News from 28.05.2018 | Last changed: 28.05.2018

    UBA welcomes EU proposal on single use plastics

    eine Strandkrabbe sitzt in der Öffnung einer halben leeren Plastikflasche, die am Strand als Müll liegt

    … the Commission foresees bans, plastic free alternatives already exist. This is the case for cotton buds, which are also available in paper, single-use plates made of … consumers are informed about available re-use systems, waste management options and best practice examples. Moreover, information shall be provided on the impact of …

  • Press release 41/12 from 31.10.2012 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Systematic reduction of energy costs

    … means setting up, implementing and monitoring the results of energy savings plans. Practical examples have shown what potential can be tapped in this area: a … 50001: Leitfaden für Unternehmen und Organisationen [Energy Management Systems in Practice - ISO 50001: A Guide for Companies and Organisations] shows how it works. …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Biological Diversity

    colourful flowering summer meadow

    … have negative consequences for many species and ecosystems. Source: patzita/photocase.com Climate change is changing the habitats of animals and plants, in some cases profoundly, and is thus also directly and indirectly threatening biodiversity. … longer be eradicable, so that they should only be combated in justified individual cases in order to keep them under control or to remove them locally. For this …