… One is to inform the public about the state of the environment. Secondly, reliable and comprehensive information is an important basis for decision-making on … last update on 20.07.2015 Access to information is essential for all institutions and groups actively committed to an intact environment: policy-makers, environmental authorities, associations, citizens’ action groups and the private sector. On its website, the Federal Environment Agency offers a …

… disaster occurred in the Oder River: an estimated 1,000 tons of fish, mussels, and snails died. This began in the Polish part of the Oder and continued downstream into Germany. The cause was a toxic brackish algae called … The Oder – a Central European River The Oder has its source in the Czech Republic and flows into the Baltic Sea in the Szczecin Lagoon. It forms the border between …

… Environment Ministry's Advisory Assistance Programme The UBA cooperates with EECCA and Central/Eastern European states Source: Umweltbundesamt Since the year 2000 the … by the programme. The target regions of the programme are the states of Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasian countries and Central Asia. last update on … Formation of networks and communication structures, e.g. by establishing round tables or working groups; Development of tools to assist with the autonomous …

… in environmental protection. The public can add weight to environmental protection and nature conservation as subjects of public interest and serve as a counterweight to economic interests. This brings more balance to … enforcement of administrative decisions. Participation can involve both individuals and associations. A broad level of public participation makes it easier to …

… Resource use in Germany Recycling keeps materials in circulation and saves primary raw materials. Source: Jan Malburg / Adobe Stock In 2019, German … will fall slightly. German raw material consumption will also fall slightly in 2020 and 2021. last update on 10.12.2025 The German Environment Agency has been … a report on the use of natural resources in Germany since 2016. After 2016 and 2018, a new "Resource Report for Germany" was compiled and published in 2022 ( …