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  • Newsletter from 10.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2024

    … Hair”: Instead of being made from toxic, carcinogenic materials, as is usually the case, the synthetic hair is made from plant-based cellulose – free from harmful … Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). read more (in German) PFAS restriction: ECHA reports current status and outlook The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has …

  • Press release 42/2023 from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.11.2023

    Consequences of the climate crisis in Germany are becoming more severe

    Harvested grain field with yellow stubble and bales of straw. Dark, low-hanging clouds loom menacingly in the sky.

    … crisis in Germany are becoming more severe BMUV and UBA present third monitoring report on the Federal Government's Strategy for German Adaptation to Climate Change … implementation of the measurable targets. The Federal Government's DAS Monitoring Report reports on ⁠ climate impacts ⁠ and adaptation on the basis of measured data and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    EW-I-1+2: Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply

    … Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … keeps records of any disruptions. As part of its remit the BNetzA evaluates reports made by grid operators on disruptions of more than three minutes’ duration … (meshed). A high degree of meshing contributes to high reliability of supply. In case of the failure of individual lines, the supply can usually be re-routed via …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Trade and industry

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wooded landscape. There is an industrial estate visible in the distance, consisting of several buildings and facilities. There is smoke rising from some chimneys. The sky is densely cloud-covered. Above the horizon, the sky is tinged with yellow, with dark, greyish-blue clouds billowing at the margin of the picture. In a few lighter places, rays of the sun are penetrating the band of clouds.

    … and industry Trade and industry Source: Dirschl / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … that productivity at work – depending on the intensity of heat stress – can in some cases fall by up to 12 %. For 2018 and 2019 it was estimated that – on the basis of … of data on the impacts of heat on the efficiency of employees. The Länder’s health reports provide a starting point for this as they present data collected on four …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-2: Precautions taken among the population

    The picture shows an assortment of emergency provisions including groceries such as beans, rice and tinned food, batteries, adhesive tape, toilet paper, tea lights and lighters.

    … of the emergency provisions. Source: Imagenatural / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … own four walls from weather-related and weather-pattern related risks by, in some cases, simple construction measures such as fitting non-return flaps. In this …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-I-1: Phenological changes in wild plant species

    The picture shows a coltsfoot plant in flower while the plant is peeking out from under snow cover.

    … a week earlier than in 1951-1980. Source: ELENA / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … the reference period 1951 to 1980 reveals statistically significant – and in most cases highly significant – differences between the two periods for all seasons. On …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-4: Density of extended natural hazard insurance for buildings

    The picture shows a village consisting of single- and multi-family houses in a valley. The river flowing through the village has burst its banks and its brown water has inundated the low-lying parts of the village. The usual river course can be recognised by means of tree lines. In addition, you can see a destroyed bridge which used to cross the river.

    … provision for climate risks. Source: Christian / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … Likewise, damage to real estate or household effects can happen to anyone. In past cases of damage, both private individuals and traders who incurred the damage, have …

  • Press release 24/2024 from 28.05.2024 | Last changed: 31.05.2024

    German bathing waters rated excellent again

    Children jump in a lake.

    … water quality remains at a high level. This was confirmed by the EU commission’s report on the quality of European bathing water, which was presented in Brussels on … bathing waters in Germany were classified as ‘poor’ in the 2023 season. In 155 cases, bathers were banned from bathing or advised against bathing as a …

  • Appointment from 17.11.2025

    COP30 Side Event: Nature-Based Solutions and Beyond

    … 2025 at 15:30 (CET). We will bring together scientists and policy-makers to share case studies and explore perspectives on nature-based solutions and beyond to … scientists and policymakers from China, Germany and other countries to share case studies and explore fresh perspectives. High-level participation: Mr. Jochen …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-2: Heat-related mortalities

    The picture shows an elderly woman wearing a white blouse. The lady is holding on to a rollator with one hand, while she is holding the back of her left hand to her forehead. In the background, a few fuzzy treetops or bushes are visible in bright light.

    … to their health. Source: Photograph: Satjawat / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … in a limited way ensure – that their body has adequate fluid balance. In extreme cases, heat or rather overheating, can lead to the death of the individual …