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  • Newsletter from 07.06.2023 | Last changed: 07.06.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2023

    … the current issue: presence of PFAS in the environment, results of the Europe-wide project HBM4EU, public perception of radon, influence of climate change on UV … hormone active substances on aquatic snails Potamopyrgus antipodarum The aim of the project was to gain new insights into the effects of progestins and glucocorticoids …

  • News from 12.02.2019 | Last changed: 12.02.2019

    Aligning EU Climate Policy with the Paris Agreement

    Planet Earth

    … “A Clean Planet for All” Bringing climate policy up to date – decreasing cost projections for renewable energy and batteries and their implications Tags climate …

  • Press release 26/2015 from 21.07.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Chemical brownfields: forest soil is very slow to forget

    photo of a forest

    … in further surroundings. The new map is based on the National Forest Soil Survey project, a joint initiative of environmental and forest administration at the …

  • Press release 1/2014 from 13.01.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Wanted: Creative ideas for ecodesign

    Logo: eco Bundespreis ecodesign

    … are awarded in the ‘product’ category. Pathbreaking concepts, studies and pilot projects can be submitted in the ‘concept’ category. Prizes in the ‘service’ …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-1: Public awareness of storm and flooding risks

    The picture shows a man standing in a flooded cellar, kneedeep in brown water. There are tins, cartons and flowerpots visible on a rack of shelves. Some synthetic buckets are standing in front of this rack with floodwater lapping round them. The man is looking at additional containers, pallets and synthetic bags piled up in front of him.

    … in this case, there are still some major uncertainties regarding measurements and projections. In addition to having very little risk awareness, many people believe … in this case, there are still some major uncertainties regarding measurements and projections. In addition to having very little risk awareness, many people believe …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … demonstrates that the planning measures are indeed taking into account the current projections regarding the most unfavourable sea level rise. The indicator shows the … demonstrates that the planning measures are indeed taking into account the current projections regarding the most unfavourable sea level rise. The indicator shows the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-1: Investments in coastal protection

    In the foreground the picture shows a full loading shovel of a wheeled loader, which is being emptied on to a sandy beach. There are wooden posts and a pile of stones visible on another sandy beach in the background. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds.

    … This also ensures – in line with the directive on flood risk management – that the projected sea level rise and the increasing danger resulting from associated higher … This also ensures – in line with the directive on flood risk management – that the projected sea level rise and the increasing danger resulting from associated higher …

  • Press release 06/2023 from 13.02.2023 | Last changed: 29.03.2023

    Germany complied with air quality limit values nearly everywhere in 2022

    Stau

    … solar radiation. Ozone precursors such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds originate mainly from man-made sources, such as road traffic, firing … adhesives and cleaning agents. However, natural sources of volatile organic compounds, e.g. vapours from deciduous and coniferous trees, also contribute to …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-5: Claims expenditure for property insurance

    The picture shows a badly damaged single-family house. The exterior wall has been breached in several places, some windows are missing, and the exterior rendering is pitted to well above the ground floor. Mud and debris have accumulated all round the house.

    … clear trend for Germany. Likewise – contrary to temperature predictions – pertinent projections for the future are still fraught with problems. As far as regional … clear trend for Germany. Likewise – contrary to temperature predictions – pertinent projections for the future are still fraught with problems. As far as regional …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FiW-R-2: Awareness of physical climate risks among financial services

    The picture shows the arms and hands of two formally dressed individuals sitting at a desk. There is a laptop on the desk, and there are documents which show various charts and sticky notes. Both individuals are holding ballpoint pens which they use to point to the same line chart.

    … is improved. The indicator is based on CDP data (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project). For 20 years companies active in the finance industry and the real economy … is improved. The indicator is based on CDP data (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project). For 20 years companies active in the finance industry and the real economy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-R-4 + 5: Utilisation of raw timber and timber construction quota

    … to individual buildings (complexes). For example, the completion of two large-scale projects (holiday resort) in 2018, comprising a total of 680 buildings in timber … to individual buildings (complexes). For example, the completion of two large-scale projects (holiday resort) in 2018, comprising a total of 680 buildings in timber …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

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

    … bark beetle reproduction Many trees suffer from diminished vitality caused – as projected – by climate-related changes, especially during the increasing summer … period of 1998 to 2017. … Many trees suffer from diminished vitality caused – as projected – by climate-related changes, especially during the increasing summer …